Semester 1: Foundations of Sustainable Fashion

Duration: 6 months
Focus: Sustainability principles, design foundations, material awareness, and basic garment construction

1. Introduction to Sustainable Fashion (4 credits)

• History and evolution of sustainable fashion
• Global impact of fast fashion
• Key sustainability principles: reduce, reuse, recycle, regenerate
• Certifications and ethical fashion standards (GOTS, Fair Trade, etc.)

2. Textiles and Eco-friendly Materials (4 credits)

• Natural fibers vs. synthetic fibers
• Organic and regenerative textiles
• Low-impact dyeing techniques
• Fabric lifecycle and biodegradability

3. Basic Fashion Design and Illustration (4 credits)

• Elements and principles of design
• Fashion sketching and flats
• Mood boards, color boards, inspiration mapping
• Software introduction

4. Garment Construction Techniques – I (3 credits)

• Basic stitching and pattern-making
• Upcycling and zero-waste design techniques
• Introduction to traditional crafts and handwork

5. Sustainable Design Thinking (3 credits)

• Human-centered and circular design
• Empathy mapping, problem-solving, ideation techniques
• Design sprints for sustainable fashion

6. Studio Practice – Sustainable Surface Techniques (2 credits)

• Block printing, natural dyeing, hand embroidery, quilting
• Use of scrap, surplus, and deadstock fabrics

7. Fieldwork / Craft Cluster Exposure (2 credits)

• Visit to local artisans, NGOs, ethical fashion brands
• Documentation and interaction with traditional craftspeople

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Semester 2: Applications and Industry Integration

Duration: 6 months
Focus: Advanced sustainability application, product development, entrepreneurship

1. Advanced Sustainable Fashion Practices (4 credits)

• Circular fashion systems
• Zero-waste pattern making
• Clothing longevity and modularity
• Repair, remake, repurpose

2. Fashion Collection Development (4 credits)

• Concept to creation: collection planning
• Sustainable trims and accessories
• Portfolio development
• Production documentation

3. Garment Construction Techniques – II (3 credits)

• Draping techniques
• Reconstructed silhouettes
• Inclusive and adaptive fashion design

4. Fashion Branding & Communication for Sustainability (3 credits)

• Visual storytelling and campaign creation
• Ethical branding principles
• Lookbook and social media development

5. Eco-fashion Marketing and Entrepreneurship (3 credits)

• Green business models
• Fashion startups & crowdfunding
• Ethical supply chains and pricing
• Digital tools for sustainable business

6. Capstone Project / Final Collection (4 credits)

• Design and present a mini sustainable collection
• Jury evaluation
• Showcase in a green fashion show or digital presentation

7. Internship / Industry Interface / Exhibition (2 credits)

• Hands-on industry experience or project with NGO/fashion studio
• Final exhibition, documentation, and reflection

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 Add-ons (Workshops & Certifications)

• Natural dyeing & botanical printing
• Sustainable fashion forecasting
• Introduction to blockchain in fashion supply chain
• Guest lectures by eco-fashion entrepreneurs