Fashion and Sustainability

About this programme

The course offered a strong balance between theory and practical work, with a good mix of workshops and guest lectures. The course overall was a fantastic experience. It was logically structured, with a variety of topics discussed. The course deals with various problems in the fashion industry as well as the strategies that are applied in order to achieve a more sustainable production and consumption. Themes such as green washing, recycling and second hand, among others, are analyzed from a global perspective. The course covers different production conditions and consumption practices and their significance for resource use, environmental emissions and the path to a more sustainable lifestyle. After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to: • Identify the different problems that production and consumption of clothing and fashion are associated with • Discuss and analyze the different concepts used in the sustainability debate • Explore important strategies that can contribute to more sustainable production and consumption • Reflect on the outcome of different types of measures and strategies Teaching takes place in the form of lectures, seminars and workshops. All teaching is in English and is compulsory. For more detailed information, please refer to the course description. a. The course is examined in English through a home writing and an oral presentation. For more detailed information, please refer to the course description. b. Grading takes place according to a goal-related seven-point grading scale: A = Excellent, B = Very good, C = Good, D =