Course Title: Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: ENVI5111C

Course Title: Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C6165 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development

Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259232

Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Lucy Adam

lucy.adam@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to analyse the workplace in relation to environmentally sustainable work practices and to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness. This will include considering the way sustainable work practices can be applied throughout the development of knit, weave and/or print related textile production and processes.

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is:

• MSTGN5001 Participate in production planning processes

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUAPPR504 Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
Element:	1. Evaluate environmental sustainability of current practice
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Assess source of materials used in current practice, taking account of their origin and abundance 1.2 Investigate and evaluate resource use and sustainability issues in current practice 1.3 Identify and evaluate relevant legislation, codes of practice, and national standards that impact on workplace sustainability to ensure compliance 1.4 Analyse and address existing and potential environmental risks
Element:	2. Use resources sustainably in own practice
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Use sustainable work practices across all areas of activity 2.2 Explore use of alternative sources of materials, including recycled products where possible 2.3 Source and use more sustainable approaches in work, including sustainable materials in preference to materials in short supply 2.4 Maximise use of waste products arising from the creative process 2.5 Monitor and measure use of resources in own practice on an ongoing basis, and make changes that reduce usage where practicable
Element:	3. Make sustainable design decisions
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Evaluate choice and use of materials in design briefs, whether generated by self or others 3.2 Assess impact of user needs and preferences on sustainable design options 3.3 Assess environmental impact of intended production processes 3.4 Determine opportunities to enhance sustainability by asking pertinent questions 3.5 Positively influence the sustainability of design process within scope of own responsibility 3.6 Include explicit reference to sustainability issues in design and production documentation
Element:	4. Maintain currency of sustainability issues and options
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Maintain currency of specialised knowledge of sustainability issues relevant to own area of expertise 4.2 Proactively identify sources of information and professional development to build own sustainability skills 4.3 Integrate current and emerging ideas into own practice

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. You will have considered your workplace and/or creative production environment and identified sustainable processes and practices that impact the environment, and identified ways in which to implement and monitor improvements.  

Details of Learning Activities

Sessions will include

• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
•  online discussion and participation
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• design activities or projects
• guest lecture/presentation
• group discussion
• research
• independent project based work

 

Teaching Schedule

Weekly Schedule Semester 1 2020/

 

 

 

­WEEK/	Class content	Assessment due dates
	Overview of course content and assessment requirements, including shared OneDrive folder for uploading weekly writing tasks. Current Practices and global and domestic sustainability trends. Warm up class discussion. What are the big issues and sustainability trends in fashion and textiles? Topic: Business making a difference
	Topic : Innovation in Production, future trends and jobs, technology and textiles, new materials
	Topic: New Technologies with Fibre Production and designing with sustainable materials
	Topic: Ethics in fashion and Textiles, ECA accreditation, transparent supply chains
	Topic: Local manufacturing, accreditations and standards
	Sustainable Sample Production, establishing job requirements, SOP’s, laser cutter induction	Due Date: Sustainability Journal
	Sustainable Sample Production WHS, SOP’s, selection of raw materials, conduct and assess trials
	Sustainable Sample Production WHS, SOP’s, selection of raw materials, conduct and assess trials
	Sustainable Sample Production WHS, SOP’s, selection of raw materials, conduct and assess trials
	Sustainable Sample Production WHS, SOP’s, selection of raw materials, conduct and assess trials
	Sustainable sample production plan
	Sustainable sample presentation. You will bring your finished production samples and completed templates accompanying each swatch to class. You will be required to discuss various production aspects of samples and findings.	Due Date: Sustainable sample production plan
	Sustainable sample production plan  Analysis of current work practices, materials use, purchasing strategies. This will involve developing an environmental policy and investigating resource usage
	Sustainable sample production plan  Analysis of process. The way you operate your processes will impact on the environment. What are the environmental impacts from your processes? You will need to determine manufacturing capabilities, limitations and opportunities
	Sustainable sample production plan  Implement strategies and set targets for improvement. Your Audit Plan will conclude with descriptions of how you will monitor, implement and make environmental improvements in the future making mention of any relevant organisations, accreditations or certifications.	Due date: Sustainability audit plan
	Feedback

 

Note - While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on the class needs and availability of resources

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Black, Sandy. 2012. The Sustainable Fashion Handbook.  London: Thames and Hudson Ltd.

 

Fletcher, Kate., and Linda Grose. 2011. Fashion & Sustainability: Design for Change, London: Laurence King.

 

Link to Brunswick Library Sustainable Fashion and Textiles:

http://rmit.libguides.com/sustain-fashion

Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

Assessment Tasks

1.  Sustainability Journal  Due date week 6
This assessment task will take place over 5 weeks (weeks 1-5).  

2.  Sustainable sample production plan Due date week 12
This assessment task will take place over 5 weeks (in weeks 6-10).  

3. Sustainable audit plan Due date week 15
You have 5 weeks to complete this assessment

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/forms/assessment-forms

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback: 

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now requires to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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