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Course title -
Course code KAME/CIREK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Antih Střelcová Alexandra, Mgr. M.A.
Course content
1. Introduction to circular economy and sustainable development principles for KKO 2. Financing culture and creative industries (Czech Republic, EU, UK, USA) 3. Circular economy and EU - European vs Czech legislation. EU taxonomy, ESG reporting, European Green Deal 4. New European Bauhaus - theory and practice, possibilities of participation 5. Nature in public space - role of nature in society, contribution to CCIs, sustainable cities, arts and science, biomimicry, etc. 6. Fashion and textile industry - sustainable fashion, slow fashion, swaps, material flows in the textile industry (external lecturer.) 7. Design - ecodesign, LCA analysis, new materials (external lecturer.) 8. Events - how to have sustainable events (external lecturer: Martina Kafková, M-Ocean agency) 9. Gastronomy and food - environmental context in gastronomy, sustainable catering, how to work with waste from events (external lecturer: Barbora Kebová, Save the Food) 10. Travel and tourism - sustainable travel trends, responsible travel, slow travel (external lecturer: Petr Novotný, Institute of Circular Economy) 11. Live performance - pitfalls of live productions (theatre, festivals, concerts, etc.) 12. Sustainable Internet - Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development (external lecturer: Sara Polak, CTU Prague) 13. Presentation of seminar papers

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Participation in classes - 13 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 17 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Prerequisities are not set.
Prerequisities are not set.
learning outcomes
basic principles of circular economy (CE vs linear, basic legislation, etc.)
basic principles of circular economy (CE vs linear, basic legislation, etc.)
reasons why the system needs to be transformed (why CE is needed at all)
reasons why the system needs to be transformed (why CE is needed at all)
critical reflection on current approaches to CE
critical reflection on current approaches to CE
how to link CE (and related disciplines) with CCE
how to link CE (and related disciplines) with CCE
the ecosystem within CKO
the ecosystem within CKO
Skills
I am familiar with CE and sustainability issues for KKO in general
I am familiar with CE and sustainability issues for KKO in general
I have an overview across industries from material innovation to gastronomy
I have an overview across industries from material innovation to gastronomy
I can calculate the carbon footprint of a project
I can calculate the carbon footprint of a project
I can come up with effective and creative solutions that can reduce the carbon footprint
I can come up with effective and creative solutions that can reduce the carbon footprint
I can design complex projects that will think about other forms of life on this planet
I can design complex projects that will think about other forms of life on this planet
teaching methods
Knowledge
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Experience (self-experience)
Experience (self-experience)
Skills
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Demonstration
Demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Preparation of a presentation
Preparation of a presentation
Conversation
Conversation
Recommended literature
  • FRANKLIN, K. Radical matter: revolutionary materials and design for a sustainable future.. New York, 2018.
  • HAFFMANS, S:. Products That Flow: Circular Business Models and Design Strategies for Fast Moving Consumer Goods. The Netherlands, 2018.
  • Charter. Designing for the circular economy.. London, 2019.
  • KAWAMURA, Y. Doing research in fashion and dress: an introducting to qualitative methods. New York. 2011.
  • Papanek. Design for the real world.. USA, 1973.
  • POTTER, N. Co je designér: věci, místa, sdělení. Praha, 2018.
  • RAWORTH, K. Doughnut economics: seven ways to think like a 21st century economist.. Vermont, 2017.
  • SOLANKI. Why Materials Matter: Responsible Design for a Better World, USA. 2018.
  • WEETMAN, C. A Circular Economy Handbook for Business and Supply Chains.. 1. edition. Kogan Page, 2016. ISBN 9780749476755.


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