eLearnAfrica
The Here and Now of Sustainable Fashion
Parsons School of Design
  • Start Date: 22 Aug, 2022
  • 3 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Discover the complex systems within the fashion industry and explore emergent alternatives that can lead to a sustainable future.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Explore types of ecosystems in fashion


From garment production through to sales, the fashion industry is made up of different ecosystems that are complex and multifaceted.


On this three-week course, you’ll explore these systems to gain a deeper understanding of the industry and the many areas that need to make sustainable changes.


With this knowledge, you’ll gain a holistic view of the fashion industry, as you analyse the social, economic, and environmental issues within it.


Understand human impacts on the environment


To gain a broad perspective of the environmental crisis, you’ll delve into the human impact on the biosphere before exploring how this relates to the fashion industry.


With this knowledge, you’ll explore emergent alternatives to current unsustainable practices to understand how we can move from our existing fashion ecosystem to a better model.


Discover sustainability in fashion and how to change the industry


To help promote change, you’ll focus on a radical rethinking of the fashion industry and what a sustainable future will look like in fashion.


You’ll explore possible alternatives that could boost biodiversity, support communities, and clean up pollution.


Gain specialist knowledge from Parsons School of Design


The course is led by experts from Parsons School of Design - giving you insights from those who truly know the fashion industry, its practices, and sustainable solutions.


By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to not only envision a sustainable future for fashion but to act upon it too.


This course is for anyone interested in fashion and moving toward a more sustainable model.


It will help you discover the social, environmental, and economic impacts of the fashion industry.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

Parsons School of Design

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

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