Course
Course 7.5 credits • SASH56
What is Scandinavian design? In this course, we examine and analyse Scandinavian design in relation to wider design debvelopments in the world and the specific situations in the Scandinavian countries during the 20th and 21st centuries.
Teaching – autumn semester of 2020
Due to the announcement from the Swedish Government issued May 29th, that returning to campus-based education is possible from June 15th, the following applies to teaching at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology during the autumn semester:
- Due to the ongoing corona (COVID-19) pandemic and the restrictions that have been issued, the courses taught this autumn will have a limited number of meetings on campus, depending on the availability of suitable lecture rooms. The major part of the teaching will take place online. Detailed information on what is the case for your course will be given below.
- If the teaching is campus-based, there will be assigned entry and exit passages for each teaching room regarding stairwells, corridors and entrances (doorways). Please be considerate and follow the instructions to the point. Hand disinfectant will be available in all lecture halls and group rooms.
Please pay attention to the start time of your teaching. The stated time in your course schedule is valid.
The course deals with Scandinavian design from the early 20th century to the present, placing it in historical and international contexts. We examine the emergence and development of a distinct 'Scandinavian style' and consider its relationship with modernism, contemporary design and trends. Topics include the history of style and fashion, the role of exhibitions, the use of materials and production methods, and the relationship with nature that has shaped Scandinavian design ideals. Along the way, we look at design objects in terms of form, function and cultural significance, as well as how Scandinavian design relates to today’s debates on sustainability.
Study period:
autumn semester 2020
Type of education:
only online
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Study period:
2020-09-02 – 2020-11-11
Language of instruction:
English
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Application code:
LU-E1631
Application code:
LU-31521
Introductory meeting: Wednesday, 2 September at 13.15 – 16.00
Teachers:
Karin Linnea Annebäck,
Björn Fritz,
Cecilia Hildeman Sjölin,
Måns Holst-Ekström