University of St Andrews - Online

Course in History of Scottish Design in Six Objects

In partnership with V&A Dundee, you will discover Scotland's rich design heritage through iconic objects that define its creative identity, from ancient craftsmanship to contemporary innovation.

This course, in partnership with V&A Dundee, takes a deeper look at the Scottish Design Gallery to explore the history of Scottish design and how it has shaped the world, and how the world has shaped Scotland.

During this course, you will explore the works of Robert Gardine, Robert Adam, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Muirhead Bone, and Vivienne Westwood, as well as V&A Dundee itself. From the 17th Century to the present day, explore each object in the context of the Scotland it created and the impact it has had on guiding Scottish design in the future.

Learn from academics from the University of St Andrews and curators from V&A Dundee as they showcase the treasures of the Scottish Design Gallery.

From oak to marble, silver to tweed, and print to plastic, discover the fascinating stories behind each object’s origin and place them in the context of their time.