Course Description
Human interest in dress and adornment has been evident since pre-history, and dress studies have become an established tool for historians and anthropologists in understanding society. Covering the 1700s to the present day (plus some earlier periods such as Classical Greece), we track styles, themes and values, framing contemporary fashion in terms of inspiration from the past. Using material culture approaches, we view dress within the wider contexts of production and consumption, for example relating a gown from the nineteenth century to Gillray cartoons, Wedgwood porcelain and Jane Austen's novels. The course will include trips to museums in Brighton and London. If you want the various meanings behind codpieces or crinolines, or to check film costume for accuracy, then this is the course for you!

Course Fees
The 2008 tuition fee for the full eight-week Summer School (36 credits) is £2,050; or £1,080 for one 18 credit, four-week course. In addition, some courses have a lab fee or a field trip fee. We must receive an application fee of £100 by 1 April 2008, which is not refundable unless a course is cancelled. Payment in full (less the £100 application fee) is required by 15 June 2008. Payment for accommodation (£86/week or £113/week) is also required by 15 June. Students must submit the relevant fees by the required date in order to register. Sussex does not offer facilities for deferred payment of fees. Field trip fee: 50 pounds

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Venue Description
Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility.

Course Venue
Sussex House
Falmer
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 9RH

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