Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design
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Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design is an integral part of the University of Dundee in Dundee, Scotland. It is ranked as one of the top schools of art and design in the United Kingdom and has an outstanding reputation in teaching, practice and research.HistoryAttempts were made to establish an art school in Dundee from the 1850s, and evening classes in art were taught at the High School and the YMCA with great success. A full-time art school only became a possibility following the creation of the Dundee Technical Institute in 1888. The Institute was based in Small's Wynd, now part of the University of Dundee's main campus, and shared facilities with what was then University College, Dundee.From the start, art classes were taught at the Institute in the evenings by George Malcolm, but in 1892 Thomas Delgaty Dunn was appointed as the first full-time art master, and this is now regarded as the date of the present college's foundation.The Technical Institute's main building, designed by J Murray Robertson, soon became inadequate, particularly when the High School and YMCA art classes were amalgamated with those of the Institute. A fund-raising campaign was launched in 1907 and in 1911 the Institute moved to new and much grander premises on Bell Street, designed by Robert Gibson and James Langlands, where it re-opened as Dundee Technical College & School of Art. A further incentive to the development of the school had come in 1909 with the bequest of £60,000 by James Duncan of Jordanstone to establish an independent art school in the city. A lengthy legal battle ensued as to whether the existing college could spend the money, and it was not until the 1930s that an agreement was reached whereby the College was reorganised as Dundee Institute of Art & Technology, the College of Art to be autonomously run on a separate site away from the Technical College. A site was chosen and plans drawn up by architect James Wallace in 1937, but due to delays largely caused by the war construction did not begin until 1953. Classes began in what is now called the Crawford Building in 1955, though it would not be completed until 1964.
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DJCAD Degree Show
And the textiles department - oh my. @djcad_uod degree show. Tap to see tags. Blue and peach silk is #moragtaylortextiles Red knits is #rachelslees
Some of my favourites at the @djcad_uod degree show, jewellery and metal work department. Have you been yet? Tap to see tags. Pompom earrings (porcelain) by #santasidlovska
Photography work by Rouena Keatinge @ degree show.
I love with the simplicity of these bowls made by @jennajanewatson and the fluid display she has created to highlight each piece. Inspired by shells and combining traditional techniques with 3D printing. #shells #beach #simplicity #designer #silversmith #3dprinting #djcad
Fabulous necklace made by @gina.burgess at the #DJCAD degree show #jewellery #jmd16 #degreeshow2016 #djcaddegreeshow2016
Small selection of some of the amazing work on display @djcad_uod degree show #emergingtalent #art #photography #instillation #picoftheday
Our work is still on display 'till the 29th of May. Come take a peek! #degreeshow #emergingtalent #djcad 🌲
Last pick for today is @katiebrownartjewellery works, she is inspired by human cells. Come down to see her work amongst others. @djcad_uod #jmd16 #degreeshow #dundee #djcaddegreeshow #uoddegreeshow
A beautiful piece by Yishu Chen based on iridescence caused by the interaction of different surface textures. #djcad #djcaddegreeshow #uoddegreeshow
Love these pieces by @hayleybrooksjewellery what a stunning collection she has produced inspired by the Scottish landscapes! You don't want to miss it- the degree show is open today until 8pm today #uoddegreeshow #djcaddegreeshow #jmd16
Second pick from the @jmd_2016 degree show for today is @aprilblackdesigns turned bowls. #uoddegreeshow #djcaddegreeshow #dundee #degreeshow #woodturning #jmd16
One of my absolute favourites from this years jewellers, I can't stop looking at these beautiful rings made by @ailielouisejewellery they are so amazing 😍. Inspired by patterns and colours found in Morocco. The degree show is open untill 29th to see Ailie's work #djcad #jewellerydesign #morocaninspired #statementjewellery #jewellery #jmd16 #
In love with these rings by @ailielouisejewellery love the intricate patterns inspired by Morocco. Come down to @djcad_uod to see beautiful her work #jmd16 #uoddegreeshow #djcaddegreeshow
Loving the work by Gina Burgess, inspired by Balinese dance, you can see her performing in the @jmd_2016 degree show space at 2pm each day. @gina.burgess #jewellery #degreeshow #dundee #djcaddegreeshow #uoddegreeshow
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