Introduction to Sustainable Design Approaches in Fashion, Short Course | University of the Arts London (UAL) | London, United Kingdom
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Introduction to Sustainable Design Approaches in Fashion

5 days
Duration
800 GBP/full
800 GBP/full
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About

This Introduction to Sustainable Design Approaches in Fashion course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is designed to introduce various approaches to Sustainability with a particular focus on up-cycling, and to form a critique surrounding impact and feasibility.

Overview

About the course

The practical aspects of the Introduction to Sustainable Design Approaches in Fashion course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will focus on techniques to repurpose and up-cycle fabrics, such as patchwork, fabric manipulation, pattern cutting and embellishment.

Throughout the course, there will be a highlight on the importance that Sustainability is a huge interconnected issue that encompasses a range of social, environmental and political issues.

You will come away from this course with methods to reduce your own environmental impact, having produce an upcycled garment and samples, and along with notes on other techniques to use, youll have learned about the wider context of sustainability.

Programme Structure

Topics covered:
  • Up-cycling methods
  • Re-thinking fabric sourcing
  • Zero waste pattern cutting
  • Wider critique about the fashion industry
  • Suggestions for further techniques such as natural dyeing 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 5 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Who should take this course?

  • Someone interested in learning about methods to work more sustainably within your own fashion project

Entry requirements:

  • You should have a basic understanding of pattern cutting and sewing skills

Please bring with you for the class:

  • Drawing equipment
  • Sketchbook/notebook
  • Fabric Scissors
  • Basic sewing kit
  • Stitch un-picker
  • If you have pattern cutting equipment, please also bring this

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    800 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 800 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
  • National

    800 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 800 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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