Dr. Alice Twemlow

Professor

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Biography

Alice Twemlow is a special professor holding the Wim Crouwel Chair in History, Theory, and Sociology of Graphic Design and Visual Culture at the University of Amsterdam. With over 25 years of international experience, she specializes in design history, theory, criticism, and practice-based research. Twemlow has demonstrated a commitment to nurturing experimental public-facing research within educational institutions, emphasizing the use of innovative methods for research documentation and dissemination. Her research sits at the intersection of environmental humanities and design history, particularly focusing on the consequences of design in the context of geological timescales, addressing issues such as space junk and digital waste. She co-founded several initiatives, including the WARP Walking Research Practice Reading Group and contributes to interdisciplinary projects aiming to intervene in interpretations of climate justice. Additionally, Twemlow is known for her supervisory roles in various graduate programs, facilitating research that intersects design, visual culture, and activism related to climate issues.

Research Interests

Courses

Re-reading Graphic Design Archive/Re-framing Graphic Design Collection Supervision of MA PhD theses topics related to design, graphic design, visual culture

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.