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Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London: Conservation of Easel Paintings
| Institution | Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London |
|---|---|
| Department | Conservation and Technology |
| Web | http://www.courtauld.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@courtauld.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02039477673 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Do you want to make a difference in the care of cultural heritage, and preserve it for the future? Would you enjoy a career that combines your strong practical and manual skills with a deep intellectual understanding of paintings both in terms of art history and material science? The MA in the Conservation of Easel Paintings is a 3-year full-time programme which will prepare you for a professional career. Its interdisciplinary nature combines art history, fine arts and the natural sciences. Applicants usually have a BA or equivalent degree in any of these subjects.
Conservation of Easel paintings at the Courtauld offers the opportunity for a rigorous theoretical training that is constantly accompanied by the opportunity to put learning into practice. From the very first weeks of study, students are immersed in practical work in our Somerset House studios and labs, at first by the creation of replica paintings, and quickly moving to the closely supervised treatment of paintings from public and private collections in the UK. With access to cutting edge scientific equipment, students learn to carry out imaging and analysis that helps them to understand the materials and making of paintings. Over three years, students build a portfolio of treatment and research that allows them to apply for diverse careers in museums, research institutes and private sector conservation studios and labs, or to continue studying at PhD level. This course attracts an international student body, with a yearly intake limited to six students. which makes the teacher student ratio exceptionally high. In-person learning makes up between 4 and 4.5 days per week in both semester 1 and 2.
The degree is taught by specialists in paintings conservation, technical art history and conservation science, with many years of collective experience of working in the conservation sector. This sector knowledge informs the teaching, which is tailored to the evolving needs of the profession, with the aim of producing highly employable graduates. The programme excels in developing conservators with research and critical skills that allow them to flourish in a wide range of challenging careers.
Theoretical classes are delivered in small group seminars, and each year group is based in their own studio for practical work, sharing additional facilities for photographic imaging, scientific analysis, and specialist structural treatments.
The strong practical and intellectual focus of the degree is reflected in courses designed to build on knowledge and to develop both practical and decision-making skills underpinned by ethical and scientific principles.
https://courtauld.ac.uk/explore-our-courses/postgraduate/conservation-of-easel-paintings/
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK qualifications: Successful applicants will normally hold a Bachelor’s degree in either Fine Art, History of Art, or in the Natural Sciences, and have achieved a good 2.1. Overseas qualifications: Equivalent to a good 2.1 in a UK first degree (e.g. US applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above). Country-specific qualifications can be found here. English language requirements: If your first language is not English, we require proof of English language proficiency. If you are invited to the interview, it is recommended to submit your test results before the interview. If you are unable to do so, you will be asked to submit your test results no later than the acceptance deadline. Please see the English Language Requirements page https://courtauld.ac.uk/explore-our-courses/international-students/english-language-requirements/ |
| Location | Courtauld Institute of Art Vernon Square Penton Rise London WC1X 9EW |
Fees
| England | 17300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 17300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 17300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 17300 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 31700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 31700 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The MA in the Conservation of Easel Paintings is a 3-year full-time course which will prepare you for a professional career. Its interdisciplinary nature brings together art history, fine arts and the natural sciences. Applicants usually have a BA or equivalent degree in any of these subjects. The student body is international, with a yearly intake limited to six students, which makes the teacher-student ratio exceptionally high. The course leads to an exceptionally high degree of employment upon graduation, in both the most reputable institutions and private conservation studios in the world, such as the National Gallery, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Getty, the National Trust, and the Royal Collection. The strong practical and intellectual focus of the degree is reflected in courses designed to build on knowledge and to develop both practical and decision making skills underpinned by ethical and scientific principles.
After graduating you will have gained practical experience in a range of real easel paintings conservation and will be able to design, carry out and evaluate conservation treatments proficiently and independently. You will be able to interpret results from technical study and relate them to practice, and will be able to plan and develop original research relating to easel painting conservation. You will gain critical and communication skills that will equip you for diverse careers in conservation and beyond.
Find out more: https://courtauld.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/conservation-of-easel-paintings/
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK qualifications: Successful applicants will normally hold a Bachelor’s degree in either Fine Art, History of Art, or in the Natural Sciences, and have achieved a good 2.1, considered to be an overall average 65% or above. Overseas qualifications: Equivalent to a good 2.1 in a UK first degree (e.g. US applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above). Further information: In your application, you will be asked questions relating to your knowledge and experience of those fields that are not your main area of study (fine art, history of art or science). Though we do not expect candidates to have deep knowledge of all three fields, a level of interest in them is essential, and evidence of aptitude in them at GCSE level can be beneficial. Equally, previous conservation experience is not required, though some understanding of the nature of paintings conservation is desirable. |
| Location | Courtauld Institute of Art Vernon Square Penton Rise London WC1X 9EW |
Fees
| England | 17300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 17300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 17300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 17300 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 31700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 31700 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The MA in the Conservation of Easel Paintings is a 3-year full-time course which will prepare you for a professional career. Its interdisciplinary nature brings together art history, fine arts and the natural sciences. Applicants usually have a BA or equivalent degree in any of these subjects. The student body is international, with a yearly intake limited to six students, which makes the teacher-student ratio exceptionally high. The course leads to an exceptionally high degree of employment upon graduation, in both the most reputable institutions and private conservation studios in the world, such as the National Gallery, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Getty, the National Trust, and the Royal Collection. The strong practical and intellectual focus of the degree is reflected in courses designed to build on knowledge and to develop both practical and decision making skills underpinned by ethical and scientific principles.
After graduating you will have gained practical experience in a range of real easel paintings conservation and will be able to design, carry out and evaluate conservation treatments proficiently and independently. You will be able to interpret results from technical study and relate them to practice, and will be able to plan and develop original research relating to easel painting conservation. You will gain critical and communication skills that will equip you for diverse careers in conservation and beyond.
Find out more: https://courtauld.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/conservation-of-easel-paintings/
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | UK qualifications: Successful applicants will normally hold a Bachelor’s degree in either Fine Art, History of Art, or in the Natural Sciences, and have achieved a good 2.1, considered to be an overall average 65% or above. Overseas qualifications: Equivalent to a good 2.1 in a UK first degree (e.g. US applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above). Further information: In your application, you will be asked questions relating to your knowledge and experience of those fields that are not your main area of study (fine art, history of art or science). Though we do not expect candidates to have deep knowledge of all three fields, a level of interest in them is essential, and evidence of aptitude in them at GCSE level can be beneficial. Equally, previous conservation experience is not required, though some understanding of the nature of paintings conservation is desirable. |
| Location | Courtauld Institute of Art Vernon Square Penton Rise London WC1X 9EW |
Fees
| England | 15000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 15000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 15000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 15000 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 27600 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 27600 GBP for Year 1 |
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