This course is for those interested in social and cultural history and how it is being curated in museums and galleries today.
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.
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.
What will I gain?
By the end of the week you will have a notebook full of ideas, visual research (sketches and photographs) and a project that will enhance a portfolio or support an application to college or university.
Need accommodation?
If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian.
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.
Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 2813
What you'll study
On this course you will:
- 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.
Entry requirements
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiam for history and an interest in developing your critical thinking and idea development skills.
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiam for history and an interest in developing your critical thinking and idea development skills.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Browse all our summer courses for 15 – 17 year olds.
Browse our summer courses for 12 – 14 year olds.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Browse all our summer courses for 15 – 17 year olds.
Browse our summer courses for 12 – 14 year olds.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £475.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
The fee for this course is £475.
Payment is due at the time of booking.