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Museums Today for 15 – 17 Year Olds

  • Level(s) of Study: Short course
  • Course Fee:

    £525

  • Start Date(s): 29 July 2024
  • Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, one week
  • Study Mode(s): Short course
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

This course is for those interested in social and cultural history and how it is being curated in museums and galleries today.

  • You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas.
  • With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your portfolio.
  • Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices.
  • On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?

This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.

DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.

Here's what our previous attendees said:

'Thank you so much for a brilliant course and brilliant tutors, I really enjoyed it'

'I have learnt more about curation of museums. I enjoyed looking around Nottingham and the museums.'

'Learnt a lot and had a great time. Enjoyed the outings into the city and museums'

'History is my favourite subject and I am very interested in it, which is why I wanted to do this course. I have made new friends and got an experience of university life, as well as getting more information on museums and Nottingham's history'

'I was interested in the planning and interpretations of museums and enjoyed analysing the museum's strategies that we visited.'

'This was an absolutely fascinating course! It was a completely new experience for me that I thoroughly enjoyed. I'm interested in history and found museum curation is a lot more complex that I ever realised, it was great discussing the pros and cons of museums and how to improve them'

'I wanted to do this course for my Gold Duke of Edinburgh Residential Award, and learnt through the week what the key considerations are when planning and curating an exhibition as well as seeing some of the key heritage spots in Nottingham. Thank you'

'The visits to museums and socialising with people also interested in art and history was enjoyable. I have a further understanding of the problems posed in trying to curate a good exhibition, and how to make one that will interest the audience.'

What you’ll study

In Nottingham and the surrounding areas there are many nationally important museums, as well as castles, country estates and art galleries, all celebrating British history.

On our doorstep are The National Justice Museum, Nottingham Contemporary Gallery, Hardwick Hall, Wollaton Hall, Chatsworth House and more.

You will start this course by visiting some of these places and learn first-hand from professionals about how marketing is exploiting the history of the region to attract local, national and international visitors.

  • examine local and regional history and contemporary cultures
  • visit important buildings and see their collections
  • learn about the museum sector and its funding
  • examine how the interpretation of material culture can affect the artefact on display
  • create a project and proposal that responds to new ways of curating.

Further information on what you'll study

Lively classroom activities will help you identify key themes as you immerse yourself in British culture and history.

You will complete the week by creating a proposal, either individually or in groups, for an exhibition that celebrates the history and heritage of the region.

Social events

We appoint NTU Student Ambassadors who host social events on Monday and Wednesday evening to help you make friends across the whole of our summer school programme for 15 – 17 year olds, which are free to attend.

How you’re taught

This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.

You will receive 25 contact hours of quality tuition with an experienced tutor.

96% of previous course attendees were satisfied with the course, received the attention they needed and would consider doing another short course at NTU.

Tutor Profiles: 

Charlotte Gregson is a university lecturer in Museum and Heritage Development, with a focus on creating innovative, inclusive arts organisations, and works in collaboration with local museum and heritage sites.

She has established a sustainable arts consultancy in partnership with organisations such as National Trust to deliver projects, and continues her consultancy practice, supporting the diversity and creative impact of arts and culture.

Charlotte has worked with a wide variety of clients, including national and international organisations such as Barker Langham, National Justice Museum and National Heritage Science Forum, as well as regional services such as Corby Borough Council and Creswell Crags.

In her NTU role, Charlotte is currently working with Mansfield Museum, Ruddington Village Museum and Bassetlaw Museum, and works with a large proportion of the East Midlands arts industry as well as further afield.

Katharina Massing is a university lecturer and researcher in Museum and Heritage Development.

Before working at NTU, Katharina completed her PhD in Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies at Newcastle University.

Her research focuses on holistic approaches to the safeguarding of heritage and management of sustainable tourism, such as ecomuseums, in the Asia-Pacific region.

In addition to her work in Asia she is also working with the Southwell Heritage Trust in Nottinghamshire to establish a community-led heritage project within the town.

Careers and employability

The course is designed to give you a real experience of university life, make new friends who share similar interests and develop your portfolio so that ultimately, you can make an informed decision about your future.

The Digital Screen Arts industry is growing exponentially. Merging the creative with the technical, our courses are equipped with industry-expert staff and the latest technologies.

Previous students have gone on to study or work in games art and design, visual effects art and direction, and animation.

On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.

Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?

This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.

DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.

Campus and facilities

You will be studying in the School of Arts and Humanities on the City Campus.

You will find modern teaching spaces and group study environments to develop your ideas between visits to local museums.

You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.

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Entry requirements

Level: Open to all

Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for history and an interest in developing your critical thinking and idea development skills.

You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

Level: Open to all

Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for history and an interest in developing your critical thinking and idea development skills.

You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.

Fees and funding

The fee for this course is £525.

Payment is due at the time of booking.

Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.

Please bring with you to the first session:

  • Notepad and pen
  • Camera (your phone is fine)
  • Good shoes, as there will be plenty of walking and off-site activities.

If you'd like to do some pre-course reading, you can look at:

You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.

Need accommodation?

If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian.

To support safeguarding, all guests aged 16 and 17 will be accommodated together in the same halls of residence.

The reception and security team are available 24 hours, and there will be a dedicated supervisor(s) during the evenings and mornings, outside of class times.

Guests will be provided with a mobile number for the supervisor(s) during their stay.

If you're aged 15 then you can stay as long as you are accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation

Looking to turn your one-week course into a two-week experience?

If you can match this with any second course, you’ll receive a 10% refund on your course fees.

The fee for this course is £525.

Payment is due at the time of booking.

Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.

Please bring with you to the first session:

  • Notepad and pen
  • Camera (your phone is fine)
  • Good shoes, as there will be plenty of walking and off-site activities.

If you'd like to do some pre-course reading, you can look at:

You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.

Need accommodation?

If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian.

To support safeguarding, all guests aged 16 and 17 will be accommodated together in the same halls of residence.

The reception and security team are available 24 hours, and there will be a dedicated supervisor(s) during the evenings and mornings, outside of class times.

Guests will be provided with a mobile number for the supervisor(s) during their stay.

If you're aged 15 then you can stay as long as you are accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation

Looking to turn your one-week course into a two-week experience?

If you can match this with any second course, you’ll receive a 10% refund on your course fees.

How to apply

You can book this course via the NTU online store:

29 July - 2 August 2024

Browse all our summer courses for 15 – 17 year olds.

You can book this course via the NTU online store:

29 July - 2 August 2024

Browse all our summer courses for 15 – 17 year olds.

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