M.A. Design Cultures
VU University Amsterdam
| Application deadline: | Start in 1 September: May (non-EEA: April). |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 60 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
The MA programme Design Cultures is all about the study of product design, graphic design and fashion in a broad diverse cultural context.
The MA programme Design Cultures is all about the study of product design, graphic design and fashion in a broad diverse cultural context.
The focus is on both the designer as 'author' and the complex chain of production, sale, consumption and criticism in which design operates and derives its many different meanings. Design Cultures restores design as the core object of academic interest without detracting from the cultural and material context in which it operates. The programme combines a generalist, comparative approach to design with a clear focus on history and theory. The programme is taught in English and is intended for an international audience. It is a one-year programme, starting in September, within the MA Arts and Culture.
The focus is on both the designer as 'author' and the complex chain of production, sale, consumption and criticism in which design operates and derives its many different meanings. Design Cultures restores design as the core object of academic interest without detracting from the cultural and material context in which it operates. The programme combines a generalist, comparative approach to design with a clear focus on history and theory. The programme is taught in English and is intended for an international audience. It is a one-year programme, starting in September, within the MA Arts and Culture.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 75%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Requirements
Previous education: The Master's programme is intended for students with an academic Bachelor's degree in art, industrial design, architectural design, design, fashion or (visual) cultural studies. It is also suitable for students with an academic Bachelor's degree other disciplines of the Humanities (history, journalism, communication studies) or in anthropology or sociology. Only with a major or specialization in design, fashion, art or visual culture (equal to a minimum of 30 ECTS). Holders of an a vocational education (HBO) diploma do not receive automatic admission to the programme. For more information go to: http://www.let.vu.nl/en/prospective-students/masters-programmes/design-cultures/premaster-and-premasterassesment/index.asp
Written request: http://www.let.vu.nl/nl/opleidingen/masteropleidingen/design-cultures/admission-requirements-and-application/index.asp
Previous education: The Master's programme is intended for students with an academic Bachelor's degree in art, industrial design, architectural design, design, fashion or (visual) cultural studies. It is also suitable for students with an academic Bachelor's degree other disciplines of the Humanities (history, journalism, communication studies) or in anthropology or sociology. Only with a major or specialization in design, fashion, art or visual culture (equal to a minimum of 30 ECTS).
Written request: http://www.let.vu.nl/en/prospective-students/masters-programmes/design-cultures/admission-requirements/index.asp
Previous education
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 92
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| CAE score: | 60(Grade A) |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 580 |
| TOEFL computer-based test score: | 237 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 92 |
Funding
Scholarships
International students may apply for various kinds of funding. Some possibilities are:
- VU Fellowship Programme
- Direct Loan Programme (US students)
- Netherlands Fellowship Programme
- STUNED Scholarship Programme
- Libertas Support Fund
- Other scholarship possibilities
Accreditation
Accredited by: croho in: Netherlands
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