The MOOC aims to describe the approach to sustainability in the Italian textile manufacturing sector (for clothing and other sectors) with a specific focus on all steps of the production chain.
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The MOOC aims to describe the approach to sustainability in the Italian textile manufacturing sector (for clothing and other sectors) with a specific focus on all steps of the production chain.
The MOOC aims to describe the approach to sustainability in the Italian textile manufacturing sector (for clothing and other sectors) with a specific focus on all steps of the production chain.
Each video focuses on one step of the supply chain (raw material sourcing, spinning, weaving, design, prototyping, production, integration of innovative technologies in the processes) and tells the state of the art on the sector's sustainable approach, possible plans and interventions, as well as the opportunities that companies will have to seize in the immediate future in terms of social and environmental responsibility. The topics are addressed by Politecnico di Milano lecturers and industry professionals as guest speakers.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
If you actively participate in this course, at the end you will be able to:
- Acquiring technical knowledge of traditional manufacturing processes
- Acquiring technical knowledge about sustainable requirements and solutions
- Understanding contemporary change towards sustainability
- Understanding of the complexity and multitude of processes and stakeholders along the textile supply chain
ACTIVITIES
Over and above consulting the content, in the form of videos and other web-based resources, you will have the opportunity to discuss course topics and to share ideas with your peers in the Forum of this MOOC.
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Week 0: Introduction
Week 1: Materials
Week 2: Design and Production
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Organize Course Materials
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Enhances learning by encouraging a structured review of course content.
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Organize video lectures, notes, and readings into folders or a digital notebook.
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Create summaries of key concepts and highlight important points.
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Review organized materials regularly to reinforce learning.
Practice Sustainable Design Principles
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Strengthens understanding of design principles for sustainability discussed in Week 2.
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Sustainable Design
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Identify 3-5 products that align with sustainable design principles.
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Analyze the design elements and materials used in these products.
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Develop a concept for a sustainable textile product based on your analysis.
Develop a Sustainable Textile Product Design
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Integrates and extends the knowledge gained throughout the course by challenging you to design a sustainable textile product.
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Sustainable Product Design
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Identify a specific need or challenge in the textile industry.
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Research and explore innovative sustainable materials and technologies.
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Develop a design concept and prototype.
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Create a presentation or report to showcase your design.
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Organize Course Materials
Show steps
Enhances learning by encouraging a structured review of course content.
Show steps
- Organize video lectures, notes, and readings into folders or a digital notebook.
- Create summaries of key concepts and highlight important points.
- Review organized materials regularly to reinforce learning.
Practice Sustainable Design Principles
Show steps
Strengthens understanding of design principles for sustainability discussed in Week 2.
Browse courses on
Sustainable Design
Show steps
- Identify 3-5 products that align with sustainable design principles.
- Analyze the design elements and materials used in these products.
- Develop a concept for a sustainable textile product based on your analysis.
Develop a Sustainable Textile Product Design
Show steps
Integrates and extends the knowledge gained throughout the course by challenging you to design a sustainable textile product.
Browse courses on
Sustainable Product Design
Show steps
- Identify a specific need or challenge in the textile industry.
- Research and explore innovative sustainable materials and technologies.
- Develop a design concept and prototype.
- Create a presentation or report to showcase your design.
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