Courses and study days

Arts of Asia 11/12

Mon 12 September 2011–Mon 16 July 2012

COURSE: Discover the Arts of Asia, 1500–1900 in this popular Year Course focusing on the rich diversity of artistic traditions found within the vast territories of the Islamic Middle East, South Asia and China. You can book the full course, or select individual terms or days. Mondays, 12 September 2011 – 16 July 2012 (over 3 terms)

Twentieth Century Design 11/12

Mon 12 September 2011–Mon 23 July 2012

COURSE: Explore major trends and innovations in twentieth century design in this brand new Year Course. You can book the full course, or select individual terms or days. To book year or term tickets phone 020 7942 2211. Mondays, 12 September 2011 – 23 July 2012 (over 3 terms)

Late Medieval & Early Renaissance 11/12

Tue 13 September 2011–Tue 10 July 2012

COURSE: Study dynamic innovations and discoveries in the visual arts between 1250 and 1500, one of the richest and most fascinating periods in the history of western European art. Tuesdays, 13 September 2011– 10 July 2012 (over 3 terms)

High Renaissance to Baroque 11/12

Wed 14 September 2011–Wed 11 July 2012

COURSE: Explore the art, architecture and decorative arts of Europe from the High Renaissance until the end of the Baroque period. You can book the full year course, or select individual terms or days. Wednesdays, 14 September 2011 – 11 July 2012 (over 3 terms)

Rococo to Art Nouveau 11/12

Thu 15 September 2011–Thu 12 July 2012

COURSE: Gain a fresh perspective on one of the most dynamic periods in the history of European art. Thursdays, 15 September 2011 – 12 July 2012 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30.

Early Medieval 11/12

Fri 16 September 2011–Fri 13 July 2012

COURSE: Explore the visual arts of the Medieval period through the V&A’s abundant medieval collections, including architecture and sculpture, metalwork and enamels, silks and embroidery, ivory carving and manuscript illumination, wall painting and mosaic. You can book the full year course, or select individual terms or days. Fridays, 16 September 2011 – 13 July 2012 (over 3 terms)

Introducing Lewis Carroll

Sat 26 May 2012 11:00

SEMINAR: Expand your ideas and knowledge of the fantastical work and world of Lewis Carroll and Alice.

Inside Outing: Ballrooms from High Society to High St

Wed 06 June 2012 11:00

STUDY DAY: Savour the beauty of ball gowns and the spaces in which they were glanced, admired and coveted. Explore the places in which balls were experienced from High Society to High Street.

Inside Outing: Heatherwick Studio

Fri 08 June 2012 11:00

STUDY DAY: Join us for a fascinating day exploring the multiplicity of design produced by the Heatherwick Studio. Hear talks from museum curators utilising our fantastic design resources and visual archives and get a chance to visit the Heatherwick Studio at Kings Cross.

Designing the Decades: 1960s

Sat 16 June 2012 10:30

STUDY DAY: Explore the decade of the mini skirt, flower power, the Beatles, the Vietnam War, the Cultural Revolution and the first man on the moon. Investigate the architecture, interiors and fashions of this revolutionary decade.

Style Cities:Vienna

Sat 23 June 2012 14:00

SEMINAR: Explore the history, culture, art and architecture of 19th and early 20th century Vienna, the city
that hosts over 200 formals balls every year. Vienna is the last great capital of the 19th century ball.

From Biba to Topshop: 20th Century Retail

Sat 30 June 2012 10:30

STUDY DAY: Investigate the history of the most pioneering shops, including Biba, Habitat, Mary Quant and Ikea - that are associated with fashion and design in post-war Britain.

Introducing Vivienne Westwood

Tue 10 July 2012 14:00

STUDY DAY: From Punk to the Exploration years consider the styles and phases of Dame Vivienne’s work. Examine how she reinvents historic shapes and details and discover why her creations past and present are so desirable.

Introducing Norman Hartnell

Wed 11 July 2012 14:30

STUDY DAY: Explore the fascinating life and work of this celebrated British designer. Learn about the design and making of Hartnell couture garments and discover how his enduring relationship with Royalty impacted on his house style and influenced post-war fashion.

Introducing Alexander McQueen

Thu 12 July 2012 14:00

STUDY DAY: Discover what inspired McQueen and explore his approaches to designing and creating his stunning collections. From his subversion of traditional tailoring to putting on his amazing shows, gain an insight into this fashion icon and find out about the legacy and continuing success of McQueen.

Art and Design 1900-2012 12/13

Mon 17 September 2012 10:45

YEAR COURSE: Survey the great design movements, practice and practitioners associated with the Twentieth Centuries and discover the background to their genesis in the social, political, economic and aesthetic events that began around the year 1900.

Mondays, 17 September 2012 – 22 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30

Late Medieval to Early Renaissance 12/13

Tue 18 September 2012 10:45

YEAR COURSE: Examine the visual arts in an era of profound cultural, intellectual and social change.

Tuesdays, 18 September 2012 – 9 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30

High Renaissance to Baroque 12/13

Wed 19 September 2012 10:45

YEAR COURSE: Study the art, architecture and decorative arts of Europe from the High Renaissance to Baroque focussing on Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands and England.

Wednesdays, 19 September 2012 – 10 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30

Rococo to Art Nouveau 12/13

Thu 20 September 2012 10:45

YEAR COURSE: Gain a unique perspective on one of the most dynamic periods in the history of European art.

Thursdays, 20 September 2012 – 11 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30

Early Medieval 12/13

Fri 21 September 2012 10:45

YEAR COURSE: Celebrate the re-display of the Museum’s world-class early medieval collection.

Fridays, 21 September 2012 – 12 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30

Arts of Early China: Neolithic to the Song Dynasty

Mon 24 September 2012 10:30

SHORT COURSE: Discover over 4,000 years of arts in early China.

1900 Cities: The City at the Turn of the Century, from Paris to New York

Tue 25 September 2012 14:00

SHORT COURSE: The years around 1900 represent one of the most vibrant and exciting periods in the history of art and design, when tradition and modernity collide and when the decadence of the fin de siecle encounters the optimism of a new millennium.

The English Golden Age: Theatre and Playwriting from 1570-1642

Wed 26 September 2012 10:30

SHORT COURSE: Explore one of the most vibrant periods in English theatre history, from the late-medieval period, through Marlowe and Shakespeare, to the Jacobeans and the Carolinians.

Talking Threads: A History of Tapestry and Embroidery

Wed 26 September 2012 14:00

SHORT COURSE: Develop a greater understanding of these two art forms, learn about their techniques, designs and functions, and discover the cultural and personal stories they tell.

Tudors & Stuarts: British Art & Design 1500-1700

Thu 27 September 2012 10:30

SHORT COURSE: Discover the fascinating history of art, architecture and decorative arts during one of the most tumultuous and pioneering periods in British history.