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Welcome to Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
Welcome from the Dean
Duncan of Jordanstone is one of the few art and design institutions in the UK that is part of a world class University, renowned for its pioneering research and creative practice. This commitment to excellence infuses all that we do.
The College believes that teaching and learning is led by research, which explains why it employs so many practitioners in art and design who are engaged in world class research. New knowledge, ideas and innovation in media and techniques flows from this research into the teaching environment. We are an advanced art school reaching out from our traditional strengths and commitment to studio based teaching, to connect ourselves with the challenges and opportunities of our fast changing world. In doing this we are radically redefining the roles of the artist and designer, and highlighting a new relevance for the visual disciplines.
Duncan of Jordanstone is an international art and design college. We attract students worldwide, provide our undergraduates with international exchange opportunities, and our staff undertake research and exhibit their work throughout the world. But we remain proud of our history in Dundee, which provides us with a very distinctive character. We are also proud of the contribution we have made to Dundeeωs future, helping to stimulate new creative industries and cultural activities in the city. As the BBC recently reported, Dundee is one of the worldωs top smart cities.
On this website you can learn more of our College, the achievements of our students and staff, together with something of our character and the ways in which we are redefining visual disciplines and visual education. Duncan of Jordanstone is different - and it makes a difference.
Professor Georgina Follett O.B.E. Dean of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Deputy Principal of University of Dundee. |
The Protoype is Coming to Town
Co-convened by the Victoria and Albert Museum and Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, the symposium “Prototype - craft in the future tense”, is being held at the University of Dundee and Dundee Contemporary Arts on June 10th-11th 2010. An amazing line-up of internationally renowned guest speakers will present a diverse range of perspectives concerned with innovation and ingenuity through prototyping. Their talks will stimulate unusual conversations and debate to fully explore the radical and multiple ways that people from across disciplines are experimenting with and sharing ideas. Speakers include: Michael Schrage, Business Innovator at MIT; Stuart Brown, Biomedical Engineer at the University of Dundee; Simon Starling, Turner Prize winning Conceptual Artist; Constance Adams, Space Architect, Houston; and Chicks on Speed, Musicians, Artists, and Innovators, Berlin. “Prototype” is the University of Dundee’s major contribution to Crafts Festival Scotland, a nationwide series of events over the summer of 2010 that aim to portray the range of skills and ideas inherent within craft and craftspeople in a new light. For more information or to register please visit http://www.dundee.ac.uk/djcad/prototyping Success of degree show recognised with prestigious award For more information see link http://www.dundee.ac.uk/pressreleases/2009/prsept09/ Dundee Masters Show 2009 For further Information please contact: 01382 385330 exhibitions@dundee.ac.uk http://www.dundee.ac.uk/djcad/mastersshow/ http://www.exhibitions.dundee.ac.uk/programmes_current.html Dundee Degree Show 2009 information http://www.dundee.ac.uk/degreeshow/ Venice Biennale Nine students from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design have been given the opportunity to act as invigilators during the worldωs most prestigious arts festival. Working in teams of three and spending up to nine weeks each in Venice, the students will act as Invigilators for No Reflections. They will respond to visitor enquiries, help to promote the exhibition and ensure artwork on display is secure. The professional development bursaries that the students received have been provided through a partnership between DCA and Duncan of Jordanstone. The lucky students are Hannah Champion (APCP), Bonnie Lee Huarneck (Fine Art), Rachael Rebus (Fine Art), Amy Jones (Fine Art), Kezia Merrick (Fine Art), Jessica Ramm (Fine Art), Joanna Helfer (Time Based Art), Emma McIntryre (Fine Art) and Rachel Walker (Fine Art). |