CCA fashion and sustainability

cca.edu/fashion-sustainability

California College of the Arts

Founded: 1907

MissionCCA educates students to shape culture through the practice and critical study of the arts. The college prepares its studentsfor lifelong creative work and service to their communities through a curriculum in fine art, architecture, design, and writing.

AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)

California College of the Arts

Historical timeline for Sustainability and Fashion at California College of the Arts

2000 Fashion Design Program, BFASeminar and studio classes in design for sustainability, for undergraduates

2008 MBA in Design StrategyBusiness and Ecological literacy, for practicing designers

2010 Leading by Design Fellows and Certificate ProgramBusiness and ecological literacy, for professionals

2011 Fashion Sustainability Workshop Series andCertificate Program

Ecological literacy, best practice and next practice, for fashion professionals

Sustainability should not be looked at as an expense.

Frankly, it's not an option. We must turn our thoughts into action.

Anthony Corsano, CEO, Anvil Knitwear

Lexus...a leader in sustainable transportation, has now partnered

with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to create

the Eco Fashion Challenge...with the intent of raising awareness and

sowing seeds of sustainability within the fashion industry.

Lexus and CFDA press release

Designers and creatives have been slow to get involved in sustainability.

David Bennell, Executive Director, Textile Exchange, 2010

CCA Fashion Sustainability Workshop Series andCertificate Program

Lynda GroseLead Faculty, Curriculum Has 28 years of experience in the fashion industry,with 20 years focused on fashion and sustainability.Co-founded ESPRIT’s ecollection in 1990. Has consultedacross the private, non-profit, government and educationalsectors to further design for sustainability in textilesand fashion, including with Patagonia, Gap Inc, SustainableCotton Project, Armenian Crafts Council, UNDP.. Co-author: Fashion and Sustainability: Design for Change.

Lyndsie NashLead FacultyHas over a decade of design experience, specializing in outdoor and performance markets, including Design Director for Mission Playgroundand founder, Skip Stone Studios.Member: Environmental Traveling Companions, Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition.

Amelia WilliamsDirectorHas 28 years of experience in the fashion industry as a designer/entrepreneur. Founded Amelia°Williams Labels in 1996. As chair of the fashion program at CCA, has championed sustainability as integral to undergraduate fashion education and professional development.CCA Leading by Design fellow, board member Fashion Incubator, San Francisco (FISF).

Current approaches to fashion and sustainability focus on issues in the supply chain

and establishing terms of engagement for workers

Product aesthetics and business models remain the same

CCA champions cross-discipline initiatives which result in more innovative approaches

and diverse routes to sustainability

Current Communication Model in the Textile Industry

The fashion industry is segmented, with each section viewing sustainability through its own incomplete lens.

CCA Fashion Sustainability Workshop Series and Certificate Program Communication Model

Workshop participants work across disciplines to gain insights on handling the complexities of sustainability.

Timo RissanenNo waste pattern cutting pioneer

Deborah Alvarez-RoderiguezPresident, CEO Goodwill Industries

And also with: Chris Lindland, Founder, CEO Betabrand

Mark DwightFounder, CEORickshaw

Workshop 2: Waste: August 4-6, 2011: Instructors

Bob AdamsDesigner, farmer, IDEO fellow

Earnest CallenbachEcologist, author

Amanda CattermoleDirector, BusinessDevelopment and InnovationLevi Strauss and Co

Workshop 2: Waste: August 4-6, 2011

Thursday: Principles of SustainabilityTraditional Design Role/New Roles Business Models and WasteLecture, workshop, panel discussion

Friday: No Waste Patt ern Cutti ngIn Context: history, methodologies, sustainabilityLecture, workshop

Saturday: No Waste Patt ern Cutti ngWorkshop, criti que, refl ecti ons

Intimate setting provides maximum opportunity to interact directly with speakers and to work one-on-one with workshop instructors

CCA Fashion and Sustainability Workshop Series and Certificate Program Atmosphere

Sam Formo

Hands-on workshops enable participants to apply the tools and skills learned

No Waste Jacket

Reader and Books Included

Inspirational speakers

Information linked directly to fashion practice

Direct exchange with speakers/workshop leaders

Rich peer interaction

Books/reader provided

Practical tools provided

List of resources

Access to CCA and DMBA network

CCA Fashion Sustainability Workshops Series and Certificate Program

WORKSHOP 1: Waste3 days / August 4-6, 2011

WORKSHOP 2: Relational Businesses WORKSHOP 3: Material, Immaterial & VirtualExact dates TBA for summer 2012

CCA Fashion Sustainability Workshop Series and Certificate Program

PARTICIPANTS CHOOSE: -Professionals may earn a Certificate in Fashion Sustainability by successfully completing a number of workshops

-Professionals not pursuing a certificate may take workshops individually

For more information and an application: cca.edu/fashion-sustainability

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CCA Fashion Sustainability Workshop andCertificate Program