10th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology

Authors - Khairul Azhar Jamaludin, Nor’Aqilah Ahmad Zabidi
Abstract - The increasing need for the fashion industry to transition towards sustainability necessitates the ongoing integration of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and digital technology within the education sector and the industry. The fashion industry is widely recognized as a substantial contributor to various social and environmental issues, exerting adverse environmental effects throughout its production processes and consumer disposal practices. In light of pressing global concerns, it is imperative to incorporate sustainability components and digital technology into the fashion design curriculum offered by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. This measure is crucial to adequately equipping future students to meet the demands and requirements of the fashion industry. This concept paper explores the necessity of incorporating sustainability elements into the fashion design art curriculum, focusing on aspects of model and theory, current implementation, and integration requirements. Based on the findings, it is recommended that sustainability be incorporated into the fashion design curriculum offered at TVET institutions. Furthermore, this integration should encompass collaborative efforts with the industry, aligning with the requirements of the contemporary industrial revolution.