Sustainable and High-Quality Sewing Techniques (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

The students work with various materials and accessories, such as specialty machines, needles, threads, and different fasteners. Additionally, the course covers various topics such as sustainability, recycling, and creativity. The student creates a product according to their own sustainability concept at their skill level.

1. Start-up webinar 23.10.2023 16:30 - 18:00 (online)
2. local meeting 27.10.2023 10:00 - 18:00 TAI Aninkainen Schoolhouse
3. local meeting 10.11. 2023 10:00 - 18:00 TAI Aninkainen Schoolhouse
4. final summary webinar 24.11.2023 16:30 - 18:00 (online)

Objective

After completing the course, the student will:

Understand the functioning of different machines and equipment in general and be able to use them for their own needs while considering their chosen sustainability perspective.
-Identify various threads and needles and select appropriate materials for their project while considering their sustainability perspective.
-Utilize their creativity in designing and implementing details for their project while considering their needs and chosen sustainability perspective.
-Recognize different fasteners and select the appropriate fastener for their project while considering their chosen sustainability perspective.

Materials

Materials provided by the lecturers.

Teaching methods

workshops. group work, independent work and learning diary

Exam schedules

None.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

learning by doing, flipped learning, innovation pedagogy

Completion alternatives

The course can also be attended entirely by distance learning if the student has the necessary equipment.

Student workload

The total workload for students is 135 hours, including 19 hours of lectures and practical exercises and 116 hours of independent work, both individually and in groups.

The student creates a product according to their own sustainability concept at their skill level.
Technique exercises
learning diary
group work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Practice
- plans and carries out work independently
- works cooperatively and constructively in interaction situations
- copes independently with common problem-solving situations
- uses and applies the information required for the job in a versatile and well-founded manner
- identifies own strengths and areas for improvement

Reporting
A comprehensive review of relevant information and justification of choices (shared and own material choices)
Understanding and applying the subject matter in a variety of ways.
Clear and logical presentation of selected issues, conclusions and own reflection. Applying theory to practice and giving practical examples.
->Learning diary demonstrates some critical thinking and activity

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Practice

- plans and carries out work independently
- works cooperatively and constructively in interaction situations
- copes independently with routine problem-solving situations
- uses and applies the knowledge required for the job in a versatile and well-founded manner
- identifies own strengths and areas for development

Reporting
A comprehensive review of relevant information and justification of choices (shared and own material choices)
Understanding and applying the subject matter in a variety of ways.
Clear and logical presentation of selected issues, conclusions and own reflection. Applying theory to practice and giving practical examples.
->Learning diary demonstrates strong critical thinking and activity

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Practice
- plan and carry out work independently, taking into account other actors
- works cooperatively and constructively in challenging interaction situations
- applies the knowledge required for the job in problem-solving situations in a versatile and critical manner
- makes well-founded proposals for development in the context of the work and the environment in which own works
- understands the importance of their work as part of a broader context

Reporting
An extensive and comprehensive review of relevant information and justification of choices (shared and own material choices).
Understanding and comprehensive and critical application of the issues:
Clear and logical presentation of the main points, rich reasoning and own reflection. A sound application of theory to practice and a clear demonstration of practical examples.
-> The Learning Diary demonstrates excellent, strong critical thinking and activity.

Further information

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