The topic of assigment i chose is : Fast fashion and how fast fashion company in Australia moving toward sustainability and the effectiveness of initiatives by the trend.
*Overview of the assigment:
This is an individual written assessment worth 20% of your final mark. You will be required to research, prepare and share a critical essay in response to proposed or approved theme/s. Due week 4.
- What | Critical Essay – 800 words
- Context | You will write from the perspective of an industry expert, submitting work for publication online on an industry specific platform for the informed sharing of knowledge and opinion.
- Intended Audience | In your writing you will consider a knowledgeable industry and consumer based readership
This assessment relates to the following Course Learning Outcomes:
- CLO 1: Critically analyse and reflect on theories and new developments in ethical sustainability and development for the apparel industry and the fashion system.
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CLO 2: Research the environmental impact of current global production of apparel to challenge existing knowledge and practice in textile and apparel production.
- CLO 3: Synthesise theories and recent global developments for ethical and sustainable fashion and textile enterprise.
Rationale (why?)
- To develop critical analysis and reflect on theories and new developments in ethical sustainability and developments for the apparel industry and the fashion system through class discussions.
- To contextualise and critically consider the interconnectedness of global environmental and social issues and the textiles and apparel industries.
Method (How?)
1 | Choose a theme that you are interested in, relating the the ethics and sustainability of the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) industries. You may select from the suggestions below, or alternatively identify another area of interest. NB – if you are looking into another area you must have the topic approved by your Tutor.
Suggested Themes;
- Agriculture
- Certifications
- Climate Change
- Colonialism
- Creating Change
- Design
- Education
- Intention/Behaviour Gap
- Policy
- Privilege
- Product Stewardship
- Recycling (upcycling/downcycling)
- Social Justice
- Systems Theory
- Waste
2 | Define your topic. The topic of assigment i chose is : Fast fashion and how fast fashion company in Australia moving toward sustainability and the effectiveness of initiatives by the trend.
Consider the chosen theme in relation to TCF (textile, clothing & footwear) industries and specifically with social and environmental sustainability in mind.
- What is its relevance to TCF industries now and in the future?
- What are some related challenges/threats/opportunities/solutions?
- Who is responsible for the current status? Who is responsible for change in this area?
- What are your personal and professional experiences/perceptions/opinions in relation to the theme?
- What are some industry examples that support or challenge common narratives that may exist on this theme?
- Do you agree or disagree with the current status/actions/narrative relating to the theme?
- What does existing research say about the topic?
- What is your position, supported by your research?
3 | Research your topic
- Ensure you access academically credible sources of information. Eg. Some reference to news articles or particularly knowledgeable blog posts are fine, but these must be balanced with legitimate academic research.
- The research will assist in deeper learning and further refining your topic so that you are able to present a perspective/point/position in your critical essay.
4 | Write your critical essay. The work must be a maximum of 800 words and include;
- Title – Something instantly engaging to an audience of online readers
- Position – There must be a clear and critical point of view/idea/perspective in your essay.
Structuring your writing;
- Introduction – articulating the topic and scope, the main points, your position
- Body – develop your argument/position/idea – each paragraph should cover a key idea/point/claim and these should be supported or refuted with appropriate academic referencing
- Conclusion – Restate position, summarise points, reflect on the significance of the topi