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History of Global Design

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWe 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.		 University Hall Y04-4100 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWe 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4100
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course is a survey of the global history of design (including furniture, clothing, utilitarian and decorative objects, and printed works) from 1400 to the present day. We shall study specific objects, places, makers, and consumers in order to understand the role of designed objects in the early-modern and modern era.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y04-4100

General Ed Requirements

The Arts

Enrolled / Capacity

30 / 30

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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