Design History in a Global Context - Nottingham Trent University
Description
Embark on a captivating journey that explores design and cultural history from an interdisciplinary perspective, where every object tells a story. Throughout the course, there will be a special emphasis on human-centred design, grounding your studies in an understanding of users' needs. The course makes the most of several important museum collections and historic places in the UK from which to explore design, from the treasures of the past to groundbreaking designs of the future. A series of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials will help consolidate the knowledge and skills required to develop your own thinking. The course will include the following themes: • Cultural immersion: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of design culture with excursions to museums and galleries, including a visit to London. • Interdisciplinary insights: Develop an understanding of interdisciplinary design research and its profound impact on shaping our world. • Contextual mastery: dissect the historical, cultural, and social forces that have influenced iconic designs throughout the ages. • Design chronicles: Traverse design history, from ancient marvels to modern masterpieces, and uncover the stories behind the UK's most renowned artefacts. • Human-centred design: put the needs and experiences of users at the forefront of your explorations. • Real-world application: Apply theory to practice and find innovative solutions to real-world design challenges. An individual project will allow you to explore the design themes that you are most passionate about. You’ll create a visual and written piece to add your portfolio, defining you as a design thinker of the future. Ignite your passion for design, expand your horizons, and embark on a transformative learning experience. Your journey begins here. This course is also part of the NTU Global Summer School which attracts undergraduate students from colleges around the world.
Duration
2 weeks
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- Public transport
- Residential
- Suitable for beginners
- UK Holiday
- Accommodation offered
FAQs
For our week-long summer school courses, we offer single rooms in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.
Bookings are taken on a seven-night basis, from Saturday to Saturday.
The rooms are single occupancy, with a private bathroom.
You will be sent a link to book your accommodation once you have made your course booking through Craft Courses.
We offer accommodation during the summer only. We are unable to offer university accommodation during term time (for evening and weekend courses) but you'll find plenty of places to stay nearby, as we're located in the city centre.
