Through hands on learning of local manufacturing and supply chains, students will learn about local factory production, sustainable materials, ethical work facilities, quality end product to eliminating overseas transportation and what that means in terms of sustainability and the life cycle analysis. Students will get an insight into domestic manufacturing. Students in this class will design and build their own product to pitch to the manufacturer, this includes pattern making, sewing, cutting, elasting, assembly, etc. Students will also tour a real local factory and production and get eyes on the ground, while also experiencing what ethical manufacturing is. This course is a real world manufacturing and sustainability lab to learn and experience what it takes to make a product and the benefits of locally hand crafted to automation. Students will go through the steps required to make a product, as well as strategies to consider for any waste left from manufacturing such as cut waste and products that can be made from that, creating a closed loop solution. This is part of understanding the whole supply chain and manufacturing and the advantages of domestic local manufacturing. Deliverables consist of: thematic mini-assignments (both theoretical and physical), research on sustainable materials, end to end supply chains, local production processes and a product or line proposal (shoes, apparel, accessory). Familiarity with shop tools, 3D printing, laser cutter and CAD is preferred.
Requisites
Must be 5th Term or higher