Design in Britain: Inside and Outside Museum Walls

  England

  Scotland

• Other Cities in Scotland: 
Edinburgh

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 26-July 24, 2010

Description:
The iconic mini cooper and the graphic identity for the London underground are great examples of modern British design expression. Design plays a role in shaping and communicating the world around us and has done for centuries. This course will be based in York, a northern English city so steeped in history it's the ultimate museum without walls and record of over one thousand years of trend setting architecture and design.

You'll also be taking day field trips to Leeds and Newcastle, and then we'll be moving onto overnight stays in Edinburgh and London to go behind the scenes at some of Britain's major museums. Creative design and research projects will tackle the fluid boundaries between public art and exhibition design, and the emergence of the experience economy, where British culture, commerce and entertainment are packaged for public consumption across a range of narrative display venues.

Highlights:
- Explore your creativity in a U.K. design studio and stay in York, a city so steeped in history it's the ultimate museum without walls.
- Experience over 1,000 years of trend-setting British architecture and design by visiting museums and sites in Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburg and London.
- Live on a university campus, founded in 1841, within a stone's throw of this medieval city's center.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: TBA

The Accommodation and Activities Fee includes:
-lodging
-select meals
-select field trips

The program fee covers group health insurance and printed matter. Air fare is not included. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs.

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded. .

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

Scholarships are Available. Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD15,000 in travel awards to participants in Summer Abroad 2010 programs. All students enrolled in a Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD500 - USD1,000. Application deadline: March 1, 2010. Contact us using the link at the top of the page for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

UC Davis Summer Abroad's Mission Statement: UC Davis Summer Abroad programs offer students short but intense academic courses that are complemented with a wealth of cultural activities. The courses are structured in such a way that students gain knowledge not only in the classroom, but also from experiential learning that takes advantage of the program site. All of our programs are built around UC Davis courses and are led by UC Davis faculty. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Our class sizes are limited, generally enrolling from 18-30 students, thus allowing us to create intimate learning communities overseas. Programs are open to all students outside the UC system, alumni and professionals.