Arts and Culture: Design and Decorative Art Studies

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In this specialisation you will study layout and design in a context of the public reception and the significance of objects and interiors.

Design and Decorative Art Studies is a specialisation of Leiden University's Master's in Arts and Culture. Leiden has a long tradition of research and teaching in this specialisation, from the Early Modern to the Postmodern period. Another option is to examine discussions on the effects of decoration, function and aesthetics of interiors and objects. This can, for instance, be from a particular period and community that is also interesting for insights into other times and cultures. You can also opt to make a more in-depth study of present-day engaged forms of design, such as ecodesign and biodesign. You can determine your own focal areas. You will examine the designer/producer relationship, production processes and market mechanisms, as well as the transition from sophisticated craftwork to (semi)industrialised mass production to modern technologies which challenge the notions of craft and design in various ways. You will learn to analyse written sources on decorative arts, material culture and design, use them with regard to relevant theoretical viewpoints and concepts, as well as frame them in different contexts.

Programme internationalization: * Studying abroad is optional.




This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.

Previous education: Bacelor's degree in a relevant subject (see website Knowledge minimum: See website Additional language requirements: * IELTS overall band: 7 * TOEFL paper based: 600 * TOEFL computer based: 250 * TOEFL internet based: 100 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 100

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Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands


Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands