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5 class sessions starting Monday, August 24th through Friday, August 28th @ 7:00 PM PDT
Remote learning with Zoom sessions
Each student will received a supply kit with materials for hands-on learning and activities
Final projects will be judged for up to $2,800 in scholarships
Applications due before August 10, 2020 @ 3:00 PM PDT - space is limited
COTTON & SUSTAINABLE FASHION
COTTON & SUSTAINABLE FASHION
How is cotton sustainable? Can cotton be recycled? Can cotton be traced from dirt to shirt? Why design sustainable fashion with cotton?
Cotton Incorporated CottonWorksTM & FIDM are partnering to offer first year FIDM students in all majors a new miniseries on Cotton & Sustainable Fashion.
Applications due before August 10, 2020 @ 3:00 PM PDT
Course Overview:
Course Overview:
Students will be introduced to areas of sustainability that relate to cotton fibers and textiles including farming methodologies, recycling textile waste, consumer care, performance enhancing technologies, and traceability.
COTTON FUNDAMENTALS II
COTTON FUNDAMENTALS II
What are the differences and benefits of organic vs. conventional cotton?
How are cotton fibers selected for textiles?
Visit a cotton sustainable farm.
Cotton Incorporated CottonWorksTM & FIDM are partnering to offer FIDM students a new course on Cotton Fundamentals II for Fall 2019 quarter. This class will be on Mondays at 12:00 on Los Angeles FIDM campus.
The application process is open to all FIDM students enrolled in Fall 2019 classes. Space is limited for this course, Cotton Fundamentals II. To apply, please complete the application to the left to Erica Dwerlkotte in Room 201, Desk 5 by Tuesday, September 3rd by 3:00 PM.
Course Overview:
Gain a deeper understanding of global cotton fiber production including cotton species, trade, farming practices (organic and conventional), classification, grading, by-products, and life cycle assessment. Students will travel to a sustainable cotton farm and grading facility (travel dates TBD).
COTTON FUNDAMENTALS I
COTTON FUNDAMENTALS I
Cotton Incorporated CottonWorksTM & FIDM are partnering to offer FIDM students a new course on Cotton Fundamentals I for Spring 2019 quarter. This class will be on Wednesdays at 12:00 on Los Angeles FIDM campus.
Course Overview:
Quality starts with fiber selection. Using hands-on experienced based learning methodology, students study how cotton fibers are blended from bales, to yarn production, to textile creation, and how the quality and species of cotton fibers impact the type of yarn that can be spun, dyeability, and the overall aesthetic and quality of the end product. In addition to classroom activities, students will travel to Cotton Incorporated Headquarters in North Carolina (travel dates TBD).
Previous Competitions from CottonWorksTM
Previous Competitions from CottonWorksTM
The Game Changer and Active Indigo competitions are open to all FIDM students enrolled in Winter 2018 and/or Spring 2018 Quarters, all FIDM campuses, and all FIDM majors.
Applications for both projects are currently closed.
Students in The Game Changer competition were challenged to come up with the next big idea for cotton. Students pitched their concepts to a panel of industry professionals in a shark tank style format to complete for scholarships.
One of winning ideas came from Karolina Garcia for her innovative use of cotton fibers, cotton seeds, and cotton oil to create a clean beauty skin care kit.
Students in Active Indigo were challenged to design 3 garments, 1 traditional denim, 1 traditional activewear, and 1 hybrid garment that includes both denim and activewear fabrics that are cotton rich.
COTTON FUNDAMENTALS II
COTTON FUNDAMENTALS II
What are the differences and benefits of organic vs. conventional cotton?
How are cotton fibers selected for textiles?
Visit a cotton sustainable farm.
Cotton Incorporated CottonWorksTM & FIDM are partnering to offer FIDM students a new course on Cotton Fundamentals II for Fall 2019 quarter. This class will be on Mondays at 12:00 on Los Angeles FIDM campus.
Course Overview:
Gain a deeper understanding of global cotton fiber production including cotton species, trade, farming practices (organic and conventional), classification, grading, by-products, and life cycle assessment. Students will travel to a sustainable cotton farm and grading facility (travel dates TBD).
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