Global Artisan - The Alternative Supply Chain
Parsons School of Design: School of Fashion
CRN: 17074
Credits: 3
Fashion Brands such as Donna Karan’s Urban Zen known for its collaboration with Haitian artisans or Lia Kebede’s brand Lem Lem with Ethiopian artisan communities provide a backdrop for course discussions. Global Artisans will explore the current landscape of fashion and design brands who source from artisan communities in developing and emerging economies – The course will explore the artisan communities in areas such as Haiti Peru, Mexico, India, Guatemala, with an eye of comprehending and acknowledging the craft, culture, histories and the importance craft associated story-telling. Product development or systems thinking approaches to engaging with artisan communities are both welcome.
College: Parsons School of Design (PS)
Department: School of Fashion (SOF)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 16
Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2024 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2024 (Sunday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Closed*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:28am EST 12/2/2024