FBTE34401 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 6 Lindsay Pressdee Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 <p>Sustainability is no longer a future aspiration—it is a present necessity. This unit, <i>Sustainability in Action</i>, provides a critical and hands-on exploration of garment waste and how we transition towards garment circularity with a particular focus on the R ladder and community engagement. You will delve into the transformative power of remaking and upcycling, discovering how discarded materials can gain new purpose and contribute to extending product lifecycles while reducing environmental impact.</p><p>Through this unit, you will develop a personal understanding of sustainable and circular design principles, critically examining their application in both personal practice and professional contexts. Tackling practical challenges will foster creative problem-solving, preparing you to integrate sustainability into real-world scenarios.</p><p>The unit bridges theory and practice. You will work collaboratively to design, plan, and deliver a re-making or upcycling workshop tailored for a community group. This activity will not only refine your teamwork and project management skills but also highlight the role of education in driving sustainable change.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sustainability is no longer a future aspiration—it is a present necessity. This unit, <i>Sustainability in Action</i>, provides a critical and hands-on exploration of garment waste and how we transition towards garment circularity with a particular focus on the R ladder and community engagement. You will delve into the transformative power of remaking and upcycling, discovering how discarded materials can gain new purpose and contribute to extending product lifecycles while reducing environmental impact.</p><p>Through this unit, you will develop a personal understanding of sustainable and circular design principles, critically examining their application in both personal practice and professional contexts. Tackling practical challenges will foster creative problem-solving, preparing you to integrate sustainability into real-world scenarios.</p><p>The unit bridges theory and practice. You will work collaboratively to design, plan, and deliver a re-making or upcycling workshop tailored for a community group. This activity will not only refine your teamwork and project management skills but also highlight the role of education in driving sustainable change.&nbsp;</p> <p> The unit aims to explore and analyse the practical application of the R ladder, a recognized as a tool for transitioning to circularity and sustainability. It will examine how this intersects with community engagement in this partner enabled-learning unit focused on community engagement and service.</p> <p> The objective is to cultivate a critical understanding of the R ladder and sustainability principles and their application within personal, professional, and societal contexts, with an emphasis on textile waste and product lifecycle extension.</p> <p> This unit encourages students to develop reflective practices, enabling them to evaluate their sustainable behaviours and articulate how these align with their professional aspirations and long-term career goals.</p> <p> Through this partner enabled unit, students will design, implement, and evaluate community-focused educational initiatives, such as upcycling workshops or teaching materials, demonstrating advanced project management, pedagogical, and communicative skills.</p> <p> These aims position students to critically engage with contemporary sustainability challenges, integrate advanced skills and knowledge into their professional practice, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of sustainable practices in their chosen fields.</p> <ul><li>Analyse the environmental, social and economic impacts of the R strategies and circular design principals, including its role in reducing waste, conserving resources, and extending product lifecycles.</li></ul> <ul><li>Synthesise information from the literature to explain and critique how partner enabled learning and community engagement impacts on personal improvement and social responsibility.</li><li>Evaluate the impact of sustainability education in the community, considering participant engagement, learning outcomes, and environmental benefits, and suggest ways to improve for the future.</li></ul> <ul><li>Develop advanced technical and creative competencies in the R strategies.</li></ul> <ul><li>Critically reflect on your role and the transferable outcomes and skills developed from working with external partners.</li><li>Communicate insights of your contribution towards the design and development of a project that involves a partner.</li></ul> 0 Other 100% <p>Coursework: 100%</p> <p>Formative and summative written and verbal feedback</p> N <p>Ellen MacArthur Foundation (2021). Circular Design for Fashion. Ellen MacArthur Foundation.</p><p>Stahel, W.R. (2019). The Circular Economy: A User's Guide (1st ed.). Routledge.</p><p>Wenger, E. (1998). Communities of Practice: Learning, Meaning, and Identity. Cambridge University Press.</p> 0 0 0