Sustainability Standards and Ethical Labels (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

The student understands the different certification systems related to sustainability (standards, ethical labels).
The student will be able to compare different certification schemes.
The student will be able to choose a certification scheme according to their approach to sustainability, taking into account business viability.
Understand how standards and ethical labels are monitored and what sanctions can be imposed for non-compliance.
Students can apply what they have learned in practice (written assignment).

1st webinar 11.12.2023 16:30 - 18:00 (online)
2nd webinar 15.1.2024 16:30-18:00 (online)
3. webinar 29.1.2024 16:30-18:00 (online)
4. webinar 12.2.2024 16:30-18:00 (online)
5. face-to-face 8.3.2024 10-15 (TUAS Kupittaa campus)

Objective

After completing this course student can
-Understand the importance of responsible and ethical practices in the fashion industry.
-Identify various responsible and ethical labels and standards and their purpose.
Compare and evaluate different responsible and ethical labels and standards from consumer, reliability, and traceability perspectives.
-Analyze the implementation and monitoring of responsible and ethical practices in the fashion industry.
Discuss the impact of responsible and ethical practices on the reputation and success of fashion brands.

Materials

Materials provided by the lecturers.

Teaching methods

The course includes pre-course research tasks, online lectures and group discussions and group works, face2face workshops and online assignments.

Exam schedules

None.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

flipped learning, innovation pedagogy

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

The total workload for students is 135 hours, including 8 hours of lectures and practical exercises and 127 hours of independent work, both individually and in groups.

Multiple-choice tasks (online)
Written assignments (individual or group)
Classwork

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

none

Further information

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