Educational

Opportunities in
museum, library,
and archives
conservation/preser
vation

General Information
Resources for Educators
Training programs

International/Trans-national programs

Australia

Asia
Thailand

Nordic countries
Denmark
Finland
Norway
Sweden

North America
Internships/Mid-career Training
Other opportunities in North America

Latin America
Mexico

Europe
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Czech Republic
Egypt
France
Germany

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Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Malta
The Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom

Middle East
Israel
Qatar

Miscellany
Related programs
Related documents

General Information on Training

See also News, New items, and Time-sensitive information for information on workshops,
etc.

The American Institutes for Conservation

Becoming a Conservator
Conservation Training in the United States
Getting into a Graduate Conservation Training Program: Undergraduate Prerequisites
for Admission into a Conservation Training Program

Library & Archives Cohort

Resources about Library and Archives for Art Conservation students

Funded by the Scholarly Communications Program of the Andrew W. Mellon

Foundation, this teaching and learning platform aims to facilitate
collaboration among the Library and Archives Conservation faculty and
students. The site provides online interaction opportunities, shared access to
teaching materials, and links to news about conservation research and
practice.

Sarah Lowengard
Notes on preparing for a career in textile conservation

ICCROM
ICCROM Training Directory <ddCourse calendar </dd

CIMCIM
Training in Musical Instrument Conservation, CIMCIM Publications, No.2, 1994

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Commission on Preservation and Access, now Council on Library and Information
Resources (CLIR)
Preservation Education Institute Final Report. Aug 1990
Preservation Education Task Force Report. Aug 1991

European Network for Conservation-Restoration Education (ENCoRE)

"ENCoRE is a network organisation of higher educational institutions in the

field of conservation - restoration.

"A main objective of ENCoRE is to promote research and education in the

field of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.

"ENCoRE was founded in 1997 with the main objective to promote research
and education in the field of cultural heritage, based on the directions and
recommendations given in the Professional Guidelines of the European
Confederation of Conservator-Restorers Organisation E.C.C.O. and the
Document of Pavia of October 1997. Currently ENCoRE has 41 full members
and 1 associate members from among the leading conservation-restoration
study programmes in Europe. In addition, 26 leading institutions and
organisations working in the field of cultural heritage protection and research
are partners of the network."

Among the documents available:

The European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (EQF), 2008

The European Qualifications Framework: a new tool to translate qualifications, 2008

"The European Commission welcomes the formal adoption by the European

Parliament and the Council of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
on 23 April 2008. The way is clear now for Member States to adopt this
voluntary scheme that will promote lifelong learning and mobility by making
it easier to understand and compare individuals' qualifications around
Europe."

Frequently asked questions about the European Qualifications Framework , 2008

(also available at EQF

Towards a European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning, 2005

"This paper outlines the main features of a possible future European

Qualifications Framework (EQF). EU Heads of Government at their meeting
in Brussels in March 2005 requested the creation of an EQF, thus supporting
and strengthening previous recommendations (February and December 2004)
made by the Ministers of Education and Training. The paper constitutes the
basis on which a wide ranging consultation will take place in the period July-

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 December 2005 of policy makers, social partners, stakeholders and experts in
qualifications systems throughout Europe.

"An EQF would be developed and implemented on a voluntary basis, not

entailing any legal obligations. It is envisaged as a meta-framework increasing
transparency and supporting mutual trust. It would thereby enable
qualifications frameworks and systems at national and sectoral level to be
related to each other thus facilitating the transfer and recognition of the
qualifications of individual citizens."

PreservationDirectory.com
Undergraduate & Certificate Programs in Historic Preservation
Graduate Programs in Historic Preservation
Programs with Specialization in Historic Preservation & Related
Resources for History and Cultural Resource Educators

IADA
IADA AUSBILDUNG / EDUCATION page

Provides information on education for restorers, further education, and paper

production (in German)

Preserve/Net
Preserve/Net's Education Page has a Preservation Education Directory and
information on Summer programs in preservation

Abbey Publications
Abbey Newsletter Supplement on Education and Training, May 1983

SCMRE
Sources for Degrees, Seminars, and Mid-Career Training

Resources for Conservation Educators

The Art Conservation Course Syllabus Pages
Compiled by Sarah Lowengaard, who describes the pages as

"... a voluntary collection of courses taught by or for conservators or restorers

of art and artifacts.

"Course syllabus listings, which are common on the Worldwide Web, have
proved to be valuable tools in several ways. For teachers, they provide
information and ideas about how others have structured similar offerings. The
course syllabi give practitioners a sense of the changing knowledge base,
making it easier to understand what students who come to them may know.

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 (This may, then, provide clearer direction for their own private or public
education endeavors.)"

The compiler is welcomes new contributions from conservation educators

Nancy Ash & Faith Zieske

Looking Closely at Drawing Materials

An online exhibition about traditional drawing materials, derived from an exhibition

at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to coincide with the 2000 AIC meeting.

Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)

Teaching and Learning Resources

"The GCI is pleased to make available didactic resources that have been
produced and used in the Institute's courses, workshops and field training.
These resources include outlines of teaching sessions, bibliographies,
exercises, case studies, and technical notes that can be downloaded and used
by conservation educators and students in the classroom and by professionals
for informal, personal learning ...." Topics include Archaeological Site
Protection and Management; Characterizing Materials; Conservation of
Collections; Conservation of Photographic Materials; Conserving Modern
Materials; Earthen Architecture Conservation"

Smithsonian Center for Research and Education (formally the Smithsonian

Institution's Conservation Analytical Laboratory)
Curriculum for a preventive care course for paper-based materials

Dianne van der Reyden, Senior Paper Conservator, SCMRE describes these materials
thus:

"This outline serves as a way to continually organize the vast amount of

online information about preservation in a format that can be used for
teaching. We developed this format to facilitate our teaching programs both
here at SI and abroad. We have used this curriculum, both in hard copy and
online, to teach courses in South America and Asia. It will also be used when
we host ICCROM's international course on conservation of paper-based
collections. We plan also to develop a web text book on the topic.

"Although using this web curriculum online in some countries has been a
slow process because of local computer problems, the professionals in our
courses have grasped the point that the day will come when they will be able
to use this material efficiently for teaching their own staffs or students."

Regional Alliance for Preservation

Education and Training resources at member sites

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Training programs
International/Trans-national programs

"University Training of Restoration within the European Educational Context"

Review by Luboš Machacko of a conference held June 1-3, 2011 in Litomyšl, Czech
Republic. Organized by: Faculty of Restoration, University of Pardubice. e-
conservation, Number 21, September 2011.

European Ph.D. in Science for Conservation (EPISCON)

"The conservation and preservation of cultural heritage is an interdisciplinary

field requiring close cooperation between conservator-restorers,
archaeologists, (art) historians, collection managers and museum curators on
the one hand, and conservation scientists on the other. While the natural
sciences, as well as engineering, play a critical role in the proper selection of
conservation materials, methods and strategies, scientific research in
conservation is often conducted by scientists who originally come from
outside the cultural heritage field. These scientists thus lack the affinity with
the cultural heritage and conservation fields necessary to fully understand and
communicate the significance, but also the consequences of their work, to
non-technical colleagues.

"In order to promote the synergy between the cultural heritage field, and the
natural sciences and engineering, the European Community's Marie Curie
programme is funding the project EPISCON - European Ph.D. in Science for
Conservation. The goal of EPISCON is to develop the first generation of
"true" conservation scientists in Europe. This goal will be attained by
providing education, training, and research opportunities in the field of
science for the conservation of cultural heritage to young scientists.

To that end, 16 three-year fellowships are being offered by ten EPISCON

partners host institutions within the European Community. These fellowships
include funding of an intensive six month training at the University of
Bologna-Ravenna Campus (ITALY) in all aspects of the conservation of
cultural heritage, followed by a two and a half year research project at one of
the host institutions. The quality of the training will be recognised by the
participating countries and an attempt will also be made to formally recognise
the PhD by partner Universities."

European Training Network for the Promotion of Cinema Heritage

The aim of the ARCHIMEDIA project "is to establish formally on the European level
an active network of co-operation between archives and universities, developing
together a specific training programme which both meets their needs and combines
their individual strengths." Courses have included introductory and advanced classes

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 in film restoration, cinema history, legal and economic aspects of film conservation,
exhibition etc.
"From nitrate to the CD-Rom: for a second market"; "Restoration in the era of new
technologies";

Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)

Education

Includes: Current Projects (Descriptions of current GCI education activities);

Teaching and Learning Resources (Didactic materials produced for GCI courses) [see
Resoureces for Educators above]; Past Projects (Descriptions of completed GCI
education activities); and About GCI Education (How the GCI selects and conducts
its educational initiatives for conservation professionals).

"Since its establishment in 1985, the Getty Conservation Institute has been
involved in education and training. During the first decade of its history, the
Institute ran a regular series of courses, workshops, and meetings for
conservation professionals that addressed issues related to the conservation of
museum collections, archaeological sites, and historic architecture. These
activities were often undertaken in partnership with other international,
regional, and national entities and reflected the particular learning priorities of
the countries and regions where the Institute worked. For more information,
see A Brief History of the GCI's Education and Training Program.

Starting in the late 1990s, the GCI increasingly placed its training efforts
within its field projects. By doing so, the GCI was able to work with the same
group of learners over an extended period of time and to combine classroom-
based teaching and practical field experience. Examples can be found in the
project Conservation of Mosaics in Situ, which included a component that
focused on the training of technicians in the documentation and maintenance
of archaeological mosaics in Tunisia, as well as in the Mogao Grottoes wall
paintings project, which addressed the training of wall paintings conservators
in China."

Heritage Conservation Network

Hands-on Workshops for Architectural and Site Conservation

Hornemann Institute
Continuing training via Internet

"The modules have been conceived for persons who are dedicated to cultural
heritage preservation. You will be systematically encouraged to bring in and
reflect your personal professional experience in a discerning way.

Net Heritage
Training Schemes

Training for Audiovisual Preservation in Europe (TAPE)

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 This material is presented for its historical interest

"TAPE - Training for Audiovisual Preservation in Europe was a project

supported by the European Commission in Brussels in the framework of the
Culture 2000 programme from 2005-2008, coordinated by the European
Commission for Preservation and Access (ECPA). After discontinuation of
the ECPA in 2008 the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
(KNAW) hosted the TAPE website until the end of 2010.

"In order to provide continued information on the activities of this audiovisual

preservation project, specifically to maintain access to the electronic
publications produced by TAPE, the website in its last version was taken over
by the Phonogrammarchiv of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Partner and
Leader of Work Package Research Archives within TAPE.

"The electronic TAPE publications have been listed in several published and
private bibliographies. Therefore it was our foremost aim to transfer the
domain "tape-online.net" from Amsterdam to Vienna, in order to keep the
original links valid.

Programs in Australia

University of Canberra
Bachelor of Cultural Heritage Conservation

The Donald Horne Institute, Faculty of Arts and Design

Cultural Heritage Conservation is a global profession in high demand. It

requires the knowledge and skills of a detective, an object doctor, a chemist
and a historian. It deals with paper, books, paintings, machines, film,
photographs and forgeries. It deals with cars and dresses, lutes and lyre-birds,
aeroplanes and boomerangs, from the most revered collections in the world's
great museums to small, personal and obscure family heirlooms.

The course has three strands - conservation, interpretation and management.

These are based in several disciplines from science, the humanities, social
sciences, ethics and law.

The unique structure of the course requires special training for extended
periods in Australias national cultural institutions, under the guidance of
master conservators.

Graduates will be qualified to work as a conservator in any museum in the

world.

University of Melbourne

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 Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation offers cultural materials conservation
research programs at Masters and PhD level, and coursework programs at
Postgraduate Diploma and Masters levels:

 Postgraduate Diploma (Cultural Materials Conservation)

including Postgraduate Diploma (Cultural Materials Conservation)
 Masters By Coursework And Minor Thesis (Cultural Materials Conservation)
 Masters by Research
 PhD
 Courses online
 Graduate Certificate in Art Authentication
 Chemistry bridging course

Caring For Heritage Collections: An online learning program

Caring For Heritage Collections (Online learning program)

These are online, non-degree track programs

"The course content is directed towards people who are caring and responsible
for heritage collections. We hope it is useful and relevant to those working in
community museums, historical societies, and with public and private
collections.

"Many of the exercises and recommended tasks throughout the program

require you to have access to a collection or to an item that is significant to
you or your community. What is the course about?

"There are four key topics covered in the course, intended to provide you with
information about the main causes of damage to heritage collections, and
practical measures you can employ to reduce the impact of these on your
collections. The topics can be easily read independently of each other and do
not necessarily need to be taken in any particular order. However, aspects of
The Environment: Lighting, Temperature and Relative Humidity are relevant
to issues discussed in Care: Handling, Storage and Display and Bugs: Pest
Management.

 Profession: Conservation Theory, Ethics and Practice

 The Environment: Lighting, Temperature and Relative Humidity
 Care: Handling, Storage and Display
 Bugs: Pest Management

University of Sydney
Master in Heritage Conservation

Programs in Asia

Programs in Thailand

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Silpakorn University International College
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting Conservation

"Experts in art conservation and restoration in Thailand and Southeast Asian

countries are seriously needed to preserve the nation's valuable cultural
heritage. Lack of resources, manpower and training have meant that the
upkeep of old temples paintings in Thailand has often been neglected, each
year losing a little more lustre and integrity. And with them go part of the
world history.Contents of program : Chemistry of materials, Natural Science
of light, temperature and humidity, Technology in Color, Archaeology, Art
History, Creative Art etc.

"Graduates will apply both technical and practical skills to sow the seeds of
conservation movement for national, regional, and world heritage."

Programs in the Nordic countries

Programs in Denmark

Centre for Art Technological Studies and Conservation

The centre is a partnership between the three Copenhagen based institutions:

Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK), The National Museum of Denmark
(NMD), School of Conservation (SoC)at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine
Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation

CATS was established to

 Advance interdisciplinary research into museum collections:

Furthering scholarly understanding and public appreciation of the
collections and their long-term safekeeping through preventive and
instrumental conservation-restoration.
 Generate a deeper understanding of methods and materials of the past:
Pairing long-established art historical research of the collections with
technical research and state of the art methods and equipment.
 Provide analytical services to other institutions: Offering the expertise
of CATS staff and performing scientific analysis to external research
projects.
 Operate in collaborative projects: Working with conservation
scientists, conservators and curators in Denmark and abroad.

Technical Art History: The cornerstone of CATS is technical art history; the
interdisciplinary field of research between conservators, natural scientists and
scholars from art historical and cultural studies. Technical art history
investigates the making and meaning of art works, painting techniques and
artists' materials.

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 A main objective of the research centre is to develop new and more exact
methods to diagnose, treat and preserve our art historical heritage. The
exploration of numerous artistic processes aims to shed light on the complex
and fascinating cartography of ageing processes within works of art—to
contribute to and advance the field of technical art history.

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of Conservation

"The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design

and Conservation is the name of Denmark's new creative institution of higher
education. The merger between the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts,
School of Architecture and the Danish Design School has been planned over a
number of years, and as of early 2011, the Royal Danish Academy of Fine
Arts, School of Conservation has joined the merger project."

Programs in conservation are offered in the following five areas:

 Pictorial Art
 Object Conservation
 Graphic Art
 Monumental Art
 Natural History

Programs in Finland

EVTEK Institute of Art and Design

Degree Programs

"EVTEK Institute of Art and Design offers study programmes under three
primary headings. The degree programmes in all areas consist of 160 Finnish
credits (or 240 ECTS) and take four years to complete. The Polytechnic
degree is equivalent to the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in the UK, the French
Licence, the German Diplom Fachhochschule and the Dutch HBO Diploma.

"Internships play an integral part in the education programmes and each

degree programme has an obligatory internship period of twenty credits or
twenty weeks and is included in the regular study plan. The internship period
is usually divided into two periods of ten weeks each.

"[The Conservation program' is sub-divided in the following five areas:

 conservation of easel paintings

 conservation of paper
 conservation of textiles
 conservation of furniture
 conservation of cultural historic objects
 conservation of cultural historic interiors

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 See also Contact information

Programs in Norway

University of Oslo (in Norwegian)

Besøksadresse Frederiksgt. 3
Åpent: Ekspedisjonen for studenter er i Blindernveien 11, kl 12.30-15 (14.30)
Tlf: +47 22 84 19 00/22 85 96 34
Faks: +47 22 84 19 01/22 85 95 24
admin@iakk.uio.no

Kontaktperson

Fagsekret‘r, konsulent Mimi Elisabeth Koppang

Blindernveien 11
U12
Tlf: +47 22 84 19 02
mimi.koppang@iakk.uio.no

Fagutvalg konservering
fagutvalg-kons@iakk.uio.no

University of Oslo, Department of Conservation Studies (in English)

"Our department is organized as part of the Institute for Archaeology,

Numismatics, and History of Art. The institute includes at present the
University Museum of National Antiquities, which for external reasons will
be separated during 1999 and result in the Institute for Archaeology,
Conservation, and History of Art. The Department for Conservation Studies is
located near the Royal Gardens, on the top floor of the university's old
chemistry building from the 1870s. The building also houses the teaching
department for Archaeology, the museum's medieval section and library, and
the museum's painting conservation studio and analytical laboratory. The
museum's section for objects conservation and its laboratory are located
across the courtyard. As suggested by these neighbourhoods the teaching and
training is meant to take advantage of the university's existing resources in the
field.

"As is well known, university studies are differently structured from one
country to the other. For example, the undergraduate "B.A."(cand.mag.)-
degree at Oslo Faculty of the Humanities is of four years' duration (eight
semesters). The composition of the humanistic "B.A."-degree reflects a
generalist way of thought, encouraging widely different subjects to be put
together in units varying from one to four semesters. Unlike the system in
many other countries, our graduate "M.A."(cand.philol.)-degree requires at
least three semesters of the "M.A." subject to be studied in the preceding
"B.A." For example, one cannot take an "M.A." in art history without 1 1/2

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 year of basic art history in the "B.A.". The "M.A." is normally of 2 years, and
may be followed by the new Ph.D.-programme (Dr.art.) of 3-4 years.3

"Thus, as a consequence of the way university studies are structured in

Norway, conservation studies will comprise a lower and a higher degree. The
4-year undergraduate degree must, furthermore, adhere to the generalist
tradition of the Faculty, which means that the 2 years of "pure conservation"
represents the maximum proportion of one single subject to be put into a
"B.A." This makes the 2 years in advance largely self-evident. Prerequisites:
one semester of philosophy (compulsory introduction for all university
students); two semesters of a relevant humanistic subject - art history (for
painting conservators) and archaeology or ethnology (for object
conservators); a high level exam in chemistry from high-school (may be taken
separately); a portfolio of practical works; and a test for normal colour vision.
One semester may be filled with an optional subject (e.g., arts and crafts,
chemistry or physics, or a third supplementary semester of the relevant
humanistic subject). Selection: Practical admission tests and a 45 minutes'
interview. There were 71 applicants in 1998 for the 10 posts in the present
programme.

"'M.A. and Ph.D. programmes in conservation remain to be made. Due to

recent budget cuts in the university sector unforeseen delays may occur in
their establishment.

Frederiks gt. 3, N-0164 Oslo

Telephone +47.22 85 98 29 (secretariat)
Fax +47.22 85 95 24

Programs in Sweden

Institute of Conservation, Göteborg University

Part of Göteborg University's Department of Environmental Science and
Conservation, the Institute of Conservation gives undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes in conservation. The programmes give a solid foundation for
professional careers as conservator of built environment and conservator of artefacts
(cultural and natural heritage objects). There are also an undergraduate course in
conservation and preservation of cultural heritage and a postgraduate course in
Museology.

Programs in North America

See also The American Academy in Rome

Association of North American Graduate Programs in the Conservation of Cultural

Property (ANAGPIC)
Association of North American Graduate Programs in the Conservation of Cultural
Property: Histories - Alumni

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"This book was published on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the
annual conference of the Association of North American Graduate Programs in the
Conservation of Cultural Property held in Buffalo, New York April 22-24, 1999."

From the Preface

"The 1999 conference of the North American graduate programs in the

conservation of art and other cultural property was the twenty-fifth of these
annual events. The first conference of this kind was held in 1974 at the
Corning Museum of Glass, a few years after a disastrous flood damaged the
museum's artifact and library collections. The five-day conference, a
"Conservation Seminar on Glass and Library Materials," was organized by
Dr. Robert H. Brill, the museum's research scientist. It brought together for
the first time the students and faculty of the graduate training programs and
conservators, curators, and other museum specialists for several days of
lectures and discussions. The current programs, comprising the membership
of the Association of North American Graduate Programs in the Conservation
of Cultural Property (ANAGPIC), have prepared this publication to
commemorate that significant occasion.

"The annual student conferences of ANAGPIC have become a much-

cherished tradition of the programs and are eagerly anticipated events. They
foster camaraderie among the participating students that becomes the
foundation of their future collegial relationships as practicing professionals.
Students present lectures of the highest caliber that provide insight into the
quality of the education and training offered by the program that each
represents. The conferences also feature a day of talks by senior conservators
and allied professionals. The talks address a selected theme of current interest
in conservation, thereby providing students with a view of an important aspect
of their future careers.

"The following pages are intended to provide a perspective on the role that the
programs, of themselves and through their graduates, have played in the
remarkable development of the conservation profession over the past quarter
century. In her foreword, Marigene Butler, former director of the
Intermuseum Conservation Association, Oberlin College, and emeritus head
conservator of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, identifies contributions of the
programs that have furthered the continuing evolution of conservation into a
mature field. Mrs. Butler's views are based on her exceptional forty-year
career in conservation, which has included supervision of the internships of
many former students and graduates of ANAGPIC-member programs, as well
as the internships of conservators from abroad.

"The principal part of this volume is devoted to a directory of the graduates of

each ANAGPIC program through the end of 1998. Insofar as they were
available, a few key facts are given for each individual listed, including
current employment. The latter shows that the majority of graduates are
working full-time in conservation, preserving the nation's cultural patrimony."

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 Algonquin College Applied Museum Studies Program, a three-year diploma program
intended to "provides students with a sound background in museum work and the
technical areas common to all museums. These include registration, exhibit
preparation, conservation, restoration and regional museum operations"
Buffalo State College graduate program in art conservation
<dd
George Eastman House
Georgia State University Heritage Preservation Program
<dd
New York Conservation Foundation, courses concerning heritage conservation,
including outdoor bronze sculpture

New York University (NYU)

New York University (NYU) Institute of Fine Arts Conservation Center
<dd
New York University Cinema Studies

"Now in its second decade, MIAP has established a high standard for
synthesizing theory and practice. Students engage in projects that use real
collections and require collaboration with working archivists. Through
internships, class assignments, and participation in professional organizations,
our students develop a deep understanding of the field." -Dan Streible,
Director, Moving Image Archiving and Preservation (MIAP) Program

The Master of Arts degree program in Moving Image Archiving and

Preservation (MIAP) is a two-year, interdisciplinary course of study that
trains future professionals to manage preservation-level collections of film,
video, new media, and digital works. MIAP is situated within New York
University's Department of Cinema Studies, part of the Kanbar Institute of
Film & Television in the Tisch School of the Arts.

MIAP provides prospective collection managers and archivists with an

international, comprehensive education in the theories, methods, and practices
of moving image archiving and preservation. Our curriculum includes courses
on moving image conservation and preservation; collection management;
metadata standards and application; copyright and legal issues; moving image
curation; the cultures of museums, archives, and libraries; and the histories of
cinema and television. Students are taught by leading scholars and
practitioners in the field.

MIAP takes full advantage of its New York City setting, giving students the
opportunity to work with local archives, museums, libraries, labs, and arts
organizations. Internships give students experience with multiple institutions,
each having a unique organizational culture and approach to archiving and
preservation. Graduates of the program have careers as preservation
specialists, archivists, research scholars, and conservators in diverse
organizations, including library preservation departments, regional and

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 national archives, digital libraries, media arts organizations, museums,
production entities, video distributors, and television stations.

The application deadline is December 1 for admission in the following fall

semester. If you are interested in applying, please explore our website and
visit the Prospective Students page for application guidelines, an FAQ, and
news of upcoming information sessions. If you have questions about the
program, please email us at tisch.preservation@nyu.edu.

Ryerson Unversity
Ryerson University offers a Master of Arts in Photographic Preservation and
Collections Management offered jointly by Ryerson University, Toronto and George
Eastman House, Rochester
Queen's University at Kingston, Art Conservation Program
Sir Sandford Fleming College
The Arts and Heritage program includes Collections Conservation and Management;
Museum Management and Curatorship; etc.

Scripps

This major introduces students to the field of art conservation, which

addresses artistic, ethical, and technical questions from an interdisciplinary
perspective and combines the liberal arts and sciences to solve problems of
preservation. The major also prepares students for rigorous graduate programs
in art conservation. A variety of science, art history, art, and other courses
prepare students to engage in internships at the Williamson Gallery, enroll in
conservation courses in off-campus study programs, and build a portfolio of
practical experience necessary for graduate school admissiong"

Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science MA in Preservation

Management

UCLA
UCLA-Getty Masters Program in Archaeological and Ethnographic Conservation

"The aim of the UCLA/Getty Conservation Program will be to provide

students with a solid educational base and practical training in both
archaeological and ethnographic materials; as well as an appreciation of the
often complex issues relating to significance, access and use of these
materials which can be very different from the criteria for conservation of fine
art or historical materials. In the case of ethnographic materials especially, the
program will facilitate an understanding of the multiple values that artifacts
hold for indigenous populations, and will foster a sense of partnership with
indigenous communities in relevant aspects of the conservation process."

The partnership between UCLA and the Getty in creating this program
ensures that both a major research university and an institution with a major
mandate for conservation of the artistic heritage of the world are working to

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 create a rich and vibrant conservation training opportunity. The program will
help the student develop working relationships with a wide array of
colleagues in the Getty Conservation Institute, the J. Paul Getty Museum, and
UCLA departments of Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History, Chemistry,
and Geology to name only a few."

University of California Los Angeles

Dr. David A. Scott
Magda Yamamoto
Program Representative
Gillian Bailey
Program Assistant

A210 Fowler
Box 951510
Los Angeles CA 90095-1510
310-206-8934
Fax: 310-206-4723

Moving Image Archive Studies

"UCLA's Department of Film and Television and Department of Information

Studies offer the Moving Image Archive Studies program. This Master of
Arts degree program, is an intensive two-year course of study, consisting of
specialized seminars, directed studies, an extensive internships program,
screenings, guest lectures and technical demonstrations. For more information
check the website above or contact Lance Watsky, MIAS Program
Coordinator, miasinfo [at] ucla.edu"

University of Delaware Art Conservation Program

There are both undergraduate and graduate programs

 Undergraduate
 Master's programs
 Ph.D. Program in Preservation Studies

University of Iowa Center for the Book

University of Vermont Graduate Historic Preservation Program

Fogg Art Museum

The Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies at the Fogg Art Museum,
Harvard Univerity, Advanced-Level Training Program (formal hands-on training in
the conservation of works on paper, paintings, objects and sculpture, and
conservation science)

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Internship programs and Mid-career Training Programs

Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies

The Campbell Center offers a program of Mid-career training for those in the fields
of historic preservation, collections care, and conservation.

Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) Intership programs

1. Curriculum Internships
2. Specialized Technique Internships
3. Professional Development Internships
4. Conservation Research Internships

Northern States Conservation Center

Workshops on: asics of Collections Care; Museum Materials; Box-making and
Padded Supports; Construction of Museum Quality Mannequins; Constructing
Museum Storage and Exhibit Mounts; How to Write Condition Assessments for
Traveling Exhibits; Improving the Artifact's Experience: Exhibits and Conservation;
Collections Care Planning in Museums; Safety in Numbers; Fundraising Basics;
Housekeeping in Historic Homes; Integrated Pest Management; Emergency
Planning; Emergency Response; Ceramics, Glass and Stone;; Excavation and Care of
Archaeological Materials;; General Conservation Survey; Emergency Planning;
Collections Care Planning; Specific Object Surveys; and Care of Textiles, Quilts,
Basketry, Leather, Metals, Wood, Ivory, Bone and Horn, Native American Artifacts

Rutgers School of Communication, Information and Library Studies

Preservation Management Institute

"This program is designed for working librarians and archivists who have
preservation responsibilities but limited formal preservation education. The
program includes a full week of classes in New Jersey in fall, another week in
spring, and a final week in fall. The weeklong sessions include classroom
instruction, some hands-on experiences, and field trips. In-between the three
weeks of classes, participants conduct guided preservation planning activities
for their home institutions, including conducting a preservation survey and
drafting a disaster plan"

Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education

formerly Conservation Analytic Lab (CAL)

 Courses

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  Internships and Fellowships
 SCMRE Orientation
 Special Programs
 FCTP (Furniture Conservation Training Program
 RELACT (Research Libraries and Archives Collections Conservation Task
Force)
 Microscopy
 Special Projects

Other training opportunities in North America

AMIGOS Preservation and Imaging Services

"Preservation workshops and presentations held throughout the region. IPS offers
workshops on a variety of preservation topics at locations throughout [Southwestern
U.S.]. These workshops are also available "on-request" for a particular institution,
organization or region for a reasonable fee. Presentations on various preservation
topics are also available upon request, at minimal or no cost for an organization."

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)

CCAHA offers workshops on a variety of topics including Disaster Mitigation,
Health/Safety, etc.

Johns Hopkins University

Museums and Society offers

 Critical Issues in Art Conservation<>br> "The course examines recent

controversies in the conservation of major global art works and sites, raising
questions concerning the basic theoretical assumptions, practical methods,
and ethical implications of art conservation. Cross-listed with Anthropology,
History of Art."
 Introduction to Material Culture
"Students explore early American life related to the region and the Carroll
family of Homewood. Primary research and object study culminate exhibition
focused on homegrown produce/livestock, local foods, cooking, entertaining."

Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)

"NEDCC staff members offer a variety of workshops and other presentations each
year. Most workshops are requested and sponsored by outside institutions or
organizations. Available workshops include:

 basic preservation
 emergency preparedness
 photographic preservation
 basic book repair, and
 intermediate book repair

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  preservation technologies"

National Preservation Institute

"The National Preservation Institute (NPI) offers continuing education and

professional training for those involved in the management, preservation, and
stewardship of cultural heritage. NPI serves a broad spectrum of individuals
and groups from the government and private sectors by providing seminars in
historic preservation and cultural resource management. NPI was founded in
1980 as a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization."

SOLINET Preservation Services Workshops

"Preservation Field Services offers a wide variety of workshops on topics.

Designed as continuing education for library and archives staff who are
responsible for preservation activities, the workshops are held at locations
throughout the southeast. Instruction emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of
preventive preservation measures and includes lecture components as well as
participatory and hands-on exercises."

Thompson Conservation Labs

"Once a year, most years, in the panhandle of Idaho, I teach a workshop about
the Technology of the Medieval Book. In two weeks a person is introduced to
the growing, harvesting and processing of flax, the manufacture of thread and
paper; splitting oak and processing it to make wooden boards for books;
manufacture of parchment and alum-tawed skin, and fore edge clasps. Each
participant is expected to leave with two books. One in the limp vellum style,
and the other full wooden boards with clasps."

Programs in Latin America

Mexico

La Escuela Nacional de Conservación, Restauración y Museografía Manuel del Castillo

Negrete (ENCRyM)
The National School of Conservation, Restoration and Museology Manuel del Castillo
Negrete (ENCRyM)
"ENCRyM is an institution of higher education under the National Institute of
Anthropology and History, which began in 1966."

MSc in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Property

This degree is aimed at the conservation, restoration and research of cultural

heritage made, the curriculum covers three areas: architectural, urban and
archaeological, which analyzes the characteristics of the buildings and
monumental sites, including: historical background, construction systems and

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 structural proportions, urban and architectural environment, natural
environment, morphology, damage, alternatives for the planning, preservation
and restoration. Work practices are complemented by field where they apply
the knowledge learned in the classroom.

"Objective of the Master: Training teachers specialized in activities aimed at

conservation and restoration of cultural property in the urban-regional aspects,
architectural and archaeological sites. With an updated and innovative
perspective that allows them to access, according to their interests, research,
professional practice and dissemination of specialized knowledge.

Specialty in Conservation and Restoration of Photographs

"Major Objectives:

 "Train specialists in the field of restoration and conservation of

photographs to form an academic community engaged in public and
private.
 "Contribute to the development of conservation and restoration of
photographs and the preservation of photographic collections.
 "Provide the professional profile that allows the graduate to delve into
this area and start a solid career, creative and internationally
competitive.
 "Establish ongoing relationships with educational programs in other
countries and institutions involved in conservation.
 "Promote interdisciplinary work among restaurateurs, photographers,
scientists and historians of photography.
 "Develop a conservation program of photographs that serve as models
for other schools."

Programs in Europe

For information on restructuring of education (European Higher Education Area) see the
Bologna Process

"This website was the official website of the Bologna Process for the period 1 July 2007 until
30 June 2010. No changes will be made from July 2010 onwards."

"For up-to-date information on the Bologna Process and the European Higher Education
Area, please visit www.ehea.info

See also ENCoRE Education Guide

Programs in Austria

Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien, Meisterschule für Restaurierung und

Konservierung

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Universität für angewandte Kunst
University of Applied Arts, Vienna
ten semester Masters program in Conservation and Restoration

Programs in Belgium

l'Ecole Supérieure des Arts Saint-Luc de Liège

Baccalauréat et Master en Conservation, Restauration des Oeuvres d'Art

After the 3-year Bachelor program, a student may continue on through a 1- or 2- year
Masters program. A Ph.D. in conservation-restoration is now possible, in
collaboration with University of Liége.

Hogeschool Antwerpen
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts Conservation Studies

Raymond Lemaire centre for conservation

The Raymond Lemaire Centre for Conservation is a multidisciplinary university
postgraduate training and research centre for the conservation of the built heritage at
the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.

The Centre organises a postgraduate course in conservation, which during its

existence of more than 20 years have trained architects, engineers, art historian,
archaeologist and many other disciplines in the conservation and restoration of
historic towns and buildings from all over the world.

Research activities of the Centre have increased since the last ten years and they are
dealing with architectural conservation, archaeological sites, pathology, conservation
and restoration of masonry walls, structure consolidation, materials, surveying and
documenting historic buildings and various other fields.

Institut royal du Patrimoine Artistique de Belgique

Koninklijk Instituut voor het Kunstpatrimonium
Royal Institute for the study and Conservation of Belgium's Artistic Heritage

"Every year, IRPA/KIK offers young people an opportunity to perfect their

skills by means of practical training placements in its workshops and
laboratories.

"As IRPA/KIK is not a teaching institution, it is unable to award diplomas.

Candidates are selected based on their CVs and according to the placement
openings in the various workshops and laboratories."

Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg (SRAL)

"Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg: SRAL was founded in 1986 to

preserve the cultural heritage within the Province of Limburg (The

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 Netherlands). Through the SRAL, the Provincial Government of Limburg
supports the conservation of art objects held in state or public collections and
churches within the province. Over the last 25 years SRAL has grown to
become a National and International Institute with departments for the
Conservation of Paintings (Panel and Canvas), Polychrome Sculpture, Paper,
Contemporary Art and Historic Interiors.

"The Institute also provides internship placements for recent graduates and
houses the Post-Graduate training of young conservators from the University
of Amsterdam in each department."

Programs in Croatia

Art Academy in Split

Umjetnicka akademija Sveucilište u Splitu
Department of Conservation-Restoration
Odsjek za konzervaciju-restauraciju

MSc/MSc in conservation-restoration

"The department offers three specialized fields: conservation-restoration of

paintings and polychromed wood; stone conservation conservation-
restoration; and conservation-restoration of wall paintings and mosaics. After
a two-semester introduction to all specialties, followed by 8 semesters of
concentrated theoretical and practical traninng in a selected specialization. For
the fifth year of the student, under the mentorship guidance, produce her
thesis on a chosen topic."

University of Zagreb
Zagreb Academy of Fine Arts, Art Restoration Department

"The course of studies has a duration of eight semesters, with an additional

semester for completion of Diploma work, following the successful
completion of which students achieve the title of Graduate Restorer-Painter,
or Graduate Restorer-Sculptor (Bachelor's Degree, Dipl. Rest.). The graduate
programme of studies is followed by a post-graduate course, for which we are
currently working on a special programme and curriculum. Under our
regulations the post-graduate programme can be organized as a one-year
specialist programme (Specialist), a two-year scientific programme of studies
(complete with a Master of Science or Art Degree), or as a three-year
programme of studies leading to a Doctor's Degree in Science (Ph.D)."

Programs in the Czech Republic

[as of 2/13/2008 this site appears to be gone]

Institut restaurování Konzervacnich Technik Litomyl
The Institute of Restoration and Conservation Techniques, Liytomysyl, o.p.s

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 "The goal of the academic program is to prepare students for entry into the
professional field of historical preservation and restoration within their chosen
specialty. This is done by providing students with a thorough knowledge of
the artistic and applied arts, the history of art, selected fields within the natural
sciences, and of their mutual interconnection. Theoretical knowledge in the
natural sciences and history of art is integrated with practical knowledge
about the materials, methods and technologies of restoration within the area of
specialization. Most importantly, students learn to apply this knowledge with
proper regard to the interdisciplinary context. Besides the technical, scientific
and artistic aspects of the curriculum, emphasis is also placed on the ethics
and aesthetics of restoration, international and national historical monument
care principles, relevant legislation, the economics of the field, and foreign
language study. The scholastic program of the school strives to reflect the
broadness and range of a college education. A special element of the
curriculum is focused on development of professional discipline. Graduates of
the Institute are able independently, or in cooperation with experts from other
fields, to prepare an overall program for restoration and conservation,
including research, diagnosis, artistic and historical assessment, restoration
design and the actual restoration and conservation measures, accompanied by
documentation."

Programs in Egypt

Catania University and Heiwan University

Egyptian-Italian Center for the Conservation of Antique Photographs and
Paper Heritage (EICAP)
Master in Conservation of Antique Photographs and Paper Heritage

The Egyptian-Italian Center for the Conservation of Antique Photographs and

Paper Heritage (EICAP) and the associated conservation laboratory have been
established in Cairo, with financial support by the Cooperation Development
Program of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The main objectives of this
initiative are to establish correct guidelines for the conservation of antique
photographs and paper heritage and, more in general, bringing to light the vast
treasures of private photographic collections that are currently unknown to
experts in the field and to the general public. EICAP, hosted by the Faculty of
Fine Arts of Helwan University in Zamalek, Cairo, is a unique initiative for
the entire Middle East and the Arab Region, especially for what concerns
aspects relevant to photographic conservation and restoration. EICAP is also
meant to work as a research and educational institute that will offer
educational programs and certifications. The main educational program is the
International Master in Conservation of Antique Photographs and Paper
Heritage, organized jointly by Helwan University (Egypt) and by the
University of Catania (Italy).

The Master in Conservation of Antique Photographs and Paper Heritage will

be held in Helwan University, Cairo. The duration of the Master Program is
four semesters (two years). The academic curriculum follows the European
Credit Transfer System. The Master Program is worth 120 credits (ECTS)

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 organized in 15 courses and a Master Thesis project. More details about the
proposed academic curriculum can be found by

The Master Program emphasizes fundamental aspects of conservation science,

including sciences (physics, chemistry, biology) applied to the conservation of
old photographs and antique paper documents and manuscripts, as well as
practical conservation skills, to which nearly three-quarters of the academic
credits are dedicated. Instructors will be professors of Helwan and Catania
universities as well as professional conservation experts (for a list of the
Master course instructors),

Students successfully completing the four-semester study program, including

the discussion of a master thesis, will be awarded a joint Catania-Helwan
Master Degree in Conservation of Antique Photographs and Paper Heritage,
equivalent to a M.Sc. university degree in Egypt and a professional master
degree according to the Italian and European (Bologna process) system. The
maximum number of students that will be admitted to the first cycle of the
International Master Course is 30 students. The minimum number is 20
students. The Master Course will not be activated if less than 20 students
apply (for registration fees, deadlines and admission criteria),

The courses will be held at the premises of EICAP, within the Faculty of Fine
Arts of Helwan University in Zamalek, Cairo, with the possibility for students
of spending up to one semester in Italy or abroad to complete the thesis
project.

Faculty of Fine Arts - Helwan University

4 Mohamed Thakeb St., Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
+20 02 27 35 80 98 - +20 02] 27 35 75 70
Fax: +20 02 27 35 89 10

Programs in France

Master Conservation-Restauration des Biens Culturels (MCRBC)

French training is a 5 year process leading to the Master Conservation-Restauration

des Biens Culturels (MCRBC).

Note: The MCRBC replaces the Maîtrise des Sciences et Techniques (MST) a
course of study instituted at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne in
1973.

To begin, a prospective student will need a "Licence 1 Histoire de l’art et

Archeologie", which is not a diploma. This entails a first year of Art history (or, in
some cases science). This is followed by a 4 year program, the first 2 years leading to
"Licence d’Histoire de l’Art et Archeologie spécialité: Préservation des Biens
Culturels", and after the remaining 2 years, the MCRBC.

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 For a detailed explanation of the structure) of conservator training in France, and its
historical context, see Icosačdre, l’association des étudiants du Master Conservation-
Restauration des Biens Culturels (MCRBC): Presentation de la Formation. See also
Les formations françaises en conservation restauration and L’Ecole Supérieure d’Art
d’Avignon (ESAA)

Master Professionnel Conservation Preventive du Patrimoine

The Master Professionnel Conservation Preventive du Patrimoine This supplants the
D.E.S.S. de Conservation préventive

Institut national du patrimoine, Departement des restaurateurs

Inp supplants the Institut de Formation des Restaurateurs d´Oeuvres d´Art

(IFROA)

"The Institut national du patrimoine (Inp) is a school for further studies governed by
the Ministry of Culture and Communication. Its mission is to recruit—through
competitive examinations—and train curators of heritage for the State, the Regional
Authorities and the City of Paris, as well as conservators of heritage. Inp is the only
school in Europe dispensing training for both of these closely related professions.

"Each year Inp selects 40 to 50 student-curators and about 20 student-conservators.

"Inp also offers a wide range of continuing education programmes. It fosters cultural
communication through conferences and colloquia, bringing together participants
from various heritage agencies and universities, French and international. Inp has also
developed a network of international co-operation contacts for its missions and
activities, by placing its students abroad, by hosting international students, and by
exporting training schemes and expertise."

"The Department of conservators is commissioned to train student-conservators

admitted by competitive entrance examination, or by a parallel procedure, to one of
the seven specialities available. It guarantees the schooling (studies, placements,
research projects) of regular students and exchange students (e.g. ERASMUS
students).

"The department also develops and organises continuing-education programmes for

practising conservators : placements, conferences, training sessions for the license to
work for "Musées de France", training sessions for the personnel of natural history
museums, specific requests."

Programs in Germany

Institut für Erhaltung von Archiv- und Bibliotheksgut

State Archives' Administration of Baden-Württemberg (Germany) Institute of

Preservation of Archival and Library Material. Schillerplatz 11, 71638 Ludwigsburg,
Germany.

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Fachhochschule Köln
Areas:

 Paintings and sculpture

 Murals and preservation of stone
 Wood object/furniture
 Book and Paper conservation
 Textiles and leather objects

Fachhochschule Potsdam

Diploma Restauratorin (FH)

Diploma restorer (FH)

Courses of studies

 Preservation and restoration of objects from wood

 Preservation and restoration of wandmalereien and historical
architecture coloredness
 Preservation of stone
 Metal preservation

Fachhochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft, Berlin (FHTW)

Studium der Restaurierung/Grabungstechnik
Information about the course of studies restoration/excavation technology

Program covers

 Restoration of archaeological cultural property (AK)

 Restoration of technical cultural property (TK)
 Restoration of photo/film/data media (FFD)
 Excavation technology (GT)

Even if the course of studies has a double name, a double study does not have
to be completed here by any means. The title restoration/excavation
technology refers rather to technical specializations, which are possible after
the common basic study. The restoration is both of technical cultural property
and of photos, films and data media as well as excavation technology. ... The
strict selection—in each case to the winter semester 40 students and student
(maximum 10 for each emphasis) are registered—has among other things a
practical reason: Every student is provided with excellently equipped
laboratories, with microscope and suitable tools. Practically, one works
immediately on historical original objects. Precise observation as well as
methods and techniques are learned and first experiences for the later
responsible activity are collected. (Translated from the German; any mistakes
are mine—wh)

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Fachhochschule Erfurt Fachbereich Konservierung und Restaurierung
Diplom-Restauratorin (Fachhochschule), Diplom-Restaurator (Fachhochschule)

Fachhochschule Köln
Training courses in conservation

Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart

State Academy of Art and Design, Stuttgart
Courses offered by the restoration departments

 Restoration of Paintings and of Polychrome Wooden Sculptures

 Restoration of Archeological, Ethnological and Craft Objects
 Restoration and Conservation of Graphic, Archival and Library Materials

Conservation of New Media and Digital Information (MA)

Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst

Fachbereich Konservierung und Restaurierung, Hildesheim

Project-oriented learning: The crossdisciplinary unit of scientific, art-

historical, artistic, manual and specifically restauratorischer training reflects
the requirements of the professional experience. A goal is the preservation of
cultural values on the basis of the material-specific and technological
peculiarities of the objects.

Course of studies preservation and restoration Hildesheim (diploma) with the

courses of studies: Preservation and restoration of:

 Book and paper

 Calm wood objects and paintings
 Wood objects with improved surface
 Stone objects
 Wall painting/architecture surface

Hochschule für bildende Künste, Dresden

Kunsttechnologie, Konservierung und Restaurierung von Kunst- und Kulturgut

"Average period of study: 10 terms

Conclusion: Diploma restorer

" [T]he aim of the teaching programme is to enable students to produce

conservation and restoration concepts of a high scientific quality, as well as to
develop practical skills in the conservation and restoration technologies
applied to damaged works of art, together with written and pictoral
documentation of all examinations and restoration work performed.

"This includes independent scientific research and the publication of the

results. The study programme aims to develop team-working skills for the co-

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 operative partnership required in professional practice, for instance work with
natural scientists, art historians and architects.

"Students also learn how to manage and organise restoration workshops and
projects. After completing their studies, graduates either work freelance or are
employed as conservers by museums and institutions which preserve historic
monuments.

"During the four-semester Grundstudium, both theoretical and practical

foundation courses are taught in the conservation and restoration of paintings
on canvas and wooden panels, polychrome sculptures, mural decoration and
wall painting.

"Practical classes in the conservation and restoration of paintings and

polychrome sculptures and in historical art and craft techniques are held in the
Department's studios. Practical experience of the conservation and restoration
of mural decoration and wall painting is provided at architectural monuments
outside the Academy.

"Other subjects include the basic principles of drawing and painting, focusing
on studies from nature, and historical painting techniques. Regular lectures
and practical classes in academic subjects, Art History, Principles of
Architecture and Anatomy for Artists, form an important part of the
curriculum."

Technische Universität München

Lehrstuhl für Restaurierung, Kunsttechnologie und
Konservierungswissenschaft

For background on the program see Der Bachelor-/Masterstudiengang

"Restaurierung": Bayerische Staatsbibliothek kooperiert mit TU München, Dr.
Irmhild Schäfer, Bibliotheksmagazin: Mitteilungen aus den Staatsbibliotheken Berlin
und München

See also Conservation - Restoration Art Technology Conservation Science:

Bachelor
Master Note: This program is "expiring - only application for the 3rd & higher
semester will be considered"

Programs in Greece

Technical Education Institute of Athens (TEI)

Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art

"The Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art was

founded in 1985 in the Faculty of Graphic Arts and Design of TEI of Athens.

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 It is the only [Greek] educational institution in tertiary education for the
Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art.

"The total number of accepted students every year is up to 90 approximately.

The period of studies is 8 taught semesters (4 years). The percentage of
students that give up their studies is 20%. The percentage of students that
graduate is 80%.

"The mean value of study duration for Section A (Conservation of

Archaeological Materials) is approximately 5 years. The mean value of study
duration for Section B (Conservation of Works of Art) is approximately 6
years.

"It should be noted that one of the reasons for the delay of graduation of
Students from Section B is that due to their big number they delay in their
practical courses.

"In the department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art can

register:

 Secondary Education graduates through the system of National

Exams.
 Tertiary Education graduates through the system of Acceptance
Exams that take place once a year. The syllabus of the exams is
defined by the Council of the Department and includes exams in the
following subjects:
o Freehand drawing
o History of Art
o General Principles of Chemistry"

University of the Peloponnese

Master of Science in Cultural Heritage Materials and Technology

"Studies on the interdisciplinary field of Cultural Heritage and

Science/Technology offer the great potential of a modern and balanced
educational syllabus; they also produce an ideal platform for holistic
approaches that are guaranteed by the creative mixing of up-to-date
methodologies with archaeological science, archaeometry and cultural
heritage technologies."

"CultTech operates within the Peloponnese, an advanced natural and cultural

environment that hosts plethora of historical, archaeological sites and
monuments. A key issue for CultTech is its orientation towards hands-on
research thus offering post-graduate research training and the potential of the
implementation of a diploma dissertation closely related or within ongoing
research projects."

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 "The official language of the programme is English. The duration is 3
semesters (two semesters of taught courses and one for the implementation of
the dissertation thesis)."

"Students from the fields of archaeology, cultural heritage management,

conservation, materials science and engineering are welcomed to apply."

"The programme will take place in Kalamata, Greece."

Programs in Hungary

Magyar Képzőművészeti Egyetem

(Hungarian University of Fine Arts)
Conservation Department

The Fine Art Branch of the Conservation Program at the Hungarian

University of Fine Arts trains painting, wooden sculpture and stone sculpture
conservators, while students in the Branch of Applied Arts Object
Conservation can specialize in five fields (wooden objects and furniture
conservation, metal and goldsmith objects conservation, paper and leather
conservation, textile and leather conservation and siliceous objects
conservation).

The program prepares students for independent conservation, research and

activities, and for producing professional documentation. Primary objectives
include providing students with specialized artistic and professional training,
and fostering an understanding of the multi-faceted tasks in the various fields.
In addition, students also gain proficiency in the applied artistic and
technological procedures. In the microscope laboratory of the department,
students can conduct and evaluate scientific tests, and process information
through computer imaging. This facility also supports high level theoretical
and practical training and research.

In the framework of graduate training, students acquire skills related to the

protection of art objects and monuments, painting techniques, the study of
materials, physics, chemistry, iconography, museology and the history of
apparel. The part-time program offers Applied Arts Object Conservation
training in cooperation with the Hungarian National Museum. The objective
of the program is to train experts who are able—either independently or with
the collaboration of museologists and scientific experts—to carry out and
evaluate the production techniques of (and material tests on) art objects, to
assess their condition, and to plan and carry out the rescue, cleaning,
conservation and restoration of these objects. They also acquire the necessary
competence in terms of establishing and monitoring museum environments,
which serve the conservation of art objects.

Graduating students of the Branch of Applied Arts Object Conservation have

organized an exhibition series entitled Preserved Art Treasures since 1996.

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 While, before 1999, these shows took place at the Museum of Applied Arts,
as of 2000, they have been organized at the Hungarian National Museum.

Since 2002, these degree shows have also featured the works of students from
the Branch of Fine Arts Conservation Branch. A bilingual catalogue is
published in conjunction with each show.

Programs in Ireland

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)

Letterfrack campus (GMIT [at] Letterfrack) offers:

 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Furniture Design and

Manufacturing (GA915)
 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Furniture Production (GA943)
 Bachelor of Science in Furniture Conservation and Restoration
(GA948)
 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Furniture Technology
(GA_TFURN_BLF)

"The formal training in furniture conservation and restoration at the

Furniture College in Letterfrack is unique in Ireland. The three-year
programme started in 2001, with the first group of students graduating
this year."

For information on the course you can contact:

Henning Schulze or Angelika Rauch

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Letterfrack Campus
Co. Galway
Ireland
+353 95 41660
Fax: +353 95 41112
henning.schulze@gmit.ie
angelika.rauch@gmit.ie

General information:

Debbie Ruddy
+353 95 41660
Fax: +353 95 41112
debbie.ruddy@gmit.ie

Programs in Italy

Accademia de Belle Arti di Venezia Dipartimento Tecniche e Restauro Reni Artistici

Moderni e Contemporanei (Acadenty of Fine Arts of Venice)

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 Diploma program in painting conservation
Special programs in Economics of art, Conservation chemistry, etc.

American Academy in Rome

"The American Academy in Rome is one of the leading American overseas

centers for independent study and advanced research in the fine arts and the
humanities. ... In 1894, with the support of Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan,
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., William K. Vanderbilt and Henry Clay Frick, the
new American School of Architecture was founded in Rome. A year later the
American School of Classical Studies in Rome was formed by the
Archaeological Institute of America, and in 1913, a union between the two
Schools became what is now the American Academy in Rome.

Through its annual Rome Prize fellowship program, Through its annual the
Academy supports up to thirty individuals working in archaeology,
architecture, classical studies, design arts, historic preservation and
conservation, history of art, landscape architecture, literature, modern Italian
studies, musical composition, post-classical humanistic studies and visual arts.
Rome Prize Fellows are chosen by juries of experts who review past work and
the proposed project of each applicant.

While the Academy is composed of two historic "Schools," the School of Fine
Arts and School of Classical Studies, it does not have a faculty, a curriculum
or a student body. The artists and scholars in residence at the Academy are
there to pursue their own independent projects."

Fratelli Alinari S.p.A.

"... [I]n 1996, Alinari established a photographic restoration workshop

offering training courses for specialised restorers. In collaboration with the
Opificio delle Pietre Dure, a specific agreement for setting up a two-year
course for restorers of photographs has been drawn up. The courses will
prepare restorers of images on paper, glass plates, daguerreotypes, calotypes
and film. They will be held by eminent experts coming from all over the
world, who will offer a theoretical, practical, historical approach, using state-
of-the-art equipment and availing themselves of the advice of research
chemists, teachers and experienced archivists. The latter will give specific
instructions for best preserving such a wealth of precious photographic
material. Together with traditional restoration a section about digital
restoration of images is already in operation."

Gli Istituti Santa Paola di Mantova

A 2012 graduate writes:

"It is a small school that takes only 30 students each year. The class is divided
evenly into two groups, one which specializes in the restoration of frescoes
and the other which specializes in paintings on canvas, panel and wooden

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 sculptures. It is a three year, 3000 hour course during which two years are
spent doing hands-on work in the school laboratory and five months are spent
doing two internships at outside laboratories. The class attends some of the
courses all together, other courses are taken separately according to the
specialization (i.e. fresco students take mineralogy, painting students take
xylology). It is fully accredited and supervised by the Italian Superintendent
of Cultural Heritage which sends representatives from the Provinces of
Brescia, Mantua and Cremona to oversee work in progress on pieces from
their respective territories.

"The degree earned at the end of the program is a certificate of Restoration

Technician and qualifies the graduate to work either under the supervision of
a fully licensed conservator or to work independently on privately owned
antique works of art. All art belonging to churches and museums is
government property and, legally speaking, is under the protection and
supervision of the Superintendent. In order to earn a full conservator's license
in Italy one must pass a very difficult and very expensive exam given in
Rome.

"Though the certificate at gli Istituti Santa Paola does not give full restoration
license in and of itself, it is nonetheless an extremely rigorous program equal
to any of the Conservation Master's programs offered in the US. The school is
made by Italians, for Italians, therefore, the entire program is in Italian."

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La Cantoria Restoration School, Grassina & Florence

"La Cantoria is a professional school for becoming a restorer. Teaching is

mainly based on practical applications of restoration techniques. Students gain
the necessary experience working directly on authentic ancient material
provided by museums and private collectors.

Theoretical subjects as History of Art, Chemistry and Manufacturing

Techniques are also teached being essential elements for a correct approach to
any restoration work.

Professional restorers compose the teaching staff, with a vast experience in

their different fields of restoration. According to the philosophy of La
Cantoria, each student has to work closely together with the teacher.
Therefore the school accepts only a limited number of students.

The school organises courses in restoration of ceramics, painting, wood, and

metal at different levels: Basic and Advanced Academic Courses, and
Specialisation Courses focus on students who intend to become professional
restorers."

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L'Istituto Centrale per il Restauro, Rome

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 "The I.C.R. offers a quadrennial diploma course in art restoration which
covers the following areas:

 Area A: Mural paintings, paintings on panels, canvas, fabrics. leather

and paper, polychrome wooden sculptures, architectonic surfaces and
materials;
 Area B: Metals, ceramic, glass, enamels, jewellery, ivory, bone, amber
and objects from excavations;
 Area C: Mosaics, natural and artificial stone materials and stuccoes.

A restorer of cultural heritage diploma is awarded at the end of the course.

The admission to the course is subject to the successful participation in a

competitive examination held by the Ministero per i Beni Culturali e
Ambientali, details of which are published in the Official Gazette each year.
The number of students admitted for each area will be stated in the
announcement of competition. The total number of students admitted will not
be less than eighteen.

The course is both theoretical and practical.

Istituto Superiore per la Conservazione ed il Restauro (ISCR)

"The Institute for Conservation and Restoration was founded in 1939 under
the name Istituto Centrale del Restauro designed by Giulio Carlo Argan and
Cesare Brandi, reflecting the need to set the restoration work on a scientific
basis and to unify intervention methods on the works of art and archaeological
finds. The teaching of restoration had been fixed since the founding of the
Institute as one of the main goals to be pursued. Create a new professional
restorer "scientific", released by the traditional workshop or training at
institutions of art education, was one of the main objectives Argan and Brandi
had put into the project of setting up the Central Institute of Restoration. The
training has been pursued within the Institute with the utmost commitment
and the realization that in order to preserve the cultural heritage and to
preserve it from the risks it is necessary to have trained qualified professionals
with passion and rigor. The training consisted of three years of study with
lessons of theory and practice conducted in the scientific laboratories and
restoration. Since the 40s there has been not only to an exponential growth in
requests for participation to reach the peaks of 800 questions in the '90s, but in
parallel has risen dramatically the level of education among the students until
you have a high percentage undergraduates or postgraduates in other
academic disciplines related to the restoration."

Oro e Colore

"Our School/Workshop Oro e Colore in Florence is involved in the field of

restoration - of both paintings and wooden objects decorated using gold and

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 silver leaf, coloured lacquers etc. One of our defining features is our ability to
offer personalized courses of brief, medium or long duration, which makes
them suitable for both beginners and professionals wanting to specialise.

"This is possible due to our employment of teachers with a wealth of

professional experience as restorers working for some of the most prestigious
public institutions in Italy, in addition to having over 10 years teaching
experience.

"Our past experience with foreign students proves our courses can offer a way
for students to experience a relationship with works of art not available to the
ordinary tourist.

"We can offer the chance to restore genuine artworks, supplied to us in many
cases by the Uffizi Museum, under the supervision, naturally, of professional
restorers

Oro e Colore - School/Workshop

Restoration of Gilded Objects and Paintings
Via Toscanella 18/r
50125 Florence-Italy
+39 55 28 94 15 (phone/fax)

San Gemini Preservation Studies Historic Preservation and Conservation Programs

San Gemini Preservation Studies is a summer field school that organizes

lectures, research, fieldwork, workshops and fieldtrips in the disciplines of
historic preservation, restoration and conservation. It is located in Central
Italy in the city of San Gemini. These programs focus on the study of
architectural survey and restoration, traditional methods of painting,
conservation of archaeological ceramics, and the restoration of books and
works of art on paper. The field projects involve the survey and restoration of
medieval buildings, the archaeological excavation in the ancient Roman city
of Carsulae, as well as work on local archival material.

ortolanstudio
Courses in Venetian Fresco Painting: Art and Conservation

Scuola di Restauro Cr. Forma

Cr.Forma - Azienda Speciale della Provincia di Cremona

The curriculum covers technical restoration of cultural heritage including: Stone,

decorative surfaces on architecture, paintings on wooden support and textiles,
wooden artifacts, archival and library materials, parchment, paper, and photographic
materials, musical instruments, such as pipe organs and violins. etc.

Studio Art Centers International, Florence (SACI)

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 SACI offers

 Late Spring and Summer Studies

 Year/Semester Abroad Program
 Art History and Conservation program in Malta
 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program
 Masters Programs: Master of Fine Arts and Master of Art in Art History

See also Archaeological Conservation Onsite Courses

SACI Florence
Studio Art Centers International
Palazzo dei Cartelloni
Via SantAntonino, 11
50123 Florence, Italy
+39 11 39 055 28994
Fax: +39 11 39 055 2776408
info@saci-florence.org

SACI New York

50 Broad Street
Suite 1617
New York, NY 10004-2372
USA
(212) 248-7225
Fax: (212) 248-7222
admissions@saci-florence.edu

Istituto per l'Arte e il Restauro "Palazzo Spinelli"

"The Istituto per l'Arte e il Restauro "Palazzo Spinelli" operates in the field of artistic
and historic patrimony, both in the specific sectors of conservation and restoration
and in that which concerns their cataloguing and utilisation.Its aim is to produce
professionals who, in various fields and in the different realities of the world of
employment, are able to rely on up-to-date and specialized training which allows both
for new technologies and for methodologies developed through the experiences in
laboratories, schools and European research institutes.The structure of the Institute is
thus characterized by the balance in its teaching methods between theoretic
methodological research and immediate practical work.The abundance of the art
works available in Florence allows students to work on canvases, codices, tapestries,
ceramics, and wooden objects of great historical and artistic value - an opportunity of
which full advantage is taken thanks to the special working relationship that the
Institute enjoys with the Soprintendenza per i Beni Artistici e Storici for the
provinces of Firenze and Pistoia, with the Soprintendenza Archeologica for Tuscany,
and with the Soprintendenza Archivistica for Tuscany.This cooperation provides a
genuine learning experience for students, as well as a significant contribution to the
restoration and preservation of the local historical and artistic heritage. Hence the
"professional training" of future restorers goes hand in hand with the development of
a civic conscience.In the belief that professional training is not only the sharing of
experiences, but also and above all continued research, the Institute provides a

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 meeting place for specialists in various sectors, by organizing conventions and
conferences, by promoting contacts with outside operators, companies, private and
public institutions. All these initiatives are tied to the world of cultural heritage and
therefore to all the areas in which the Institute has traditionally worked."

Universitŕegli Studi di Trento

Doctoral school in Materials Science and Engineering

Among the research subjects available for doctoral candidates: Materials and
technologies for cultural heritage. For 2012 one of the research topics was
"Development of new nanostructured polymeric materials for cultural heritage
conservation and restoration"

"The international school of doctoral studies in Materials Science &

Engineering provides a comprehensive graduate education in the
fundamentals of materials science and engineering /synthesis-structure-
property-performance relationships.

"The "dottorato di ricerca" (doctorate of research) is the highest Italian

academic degree, which is equivalent to the Ph.D.

"The programme of the Doctoral in Materials Science & Engineering , in

English for both teaching and research activities, mainly consists in high
quality research projects where students carry out their activity.

"Each year about 15 students, usually awarded with a grant are accepted into
the School and they are taught by a dedicated materials science and
engineering faculty. Students have daily contact and dialogue with faculty
members who teach them in small classes and research groups. The faculty
are nationally and internationally known for thier research, publications,
activities in government committees and commissions, and in professional
organisations where they hold high office."

Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana

See also Switzerland Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italiana

(SUPSI)
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Programs in Malta

Malta College of Arts, Science & Technologyi (MCAST)

Institute of Building & Construction Engineering
Offers MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Sewwej), MQF Level 3, 2
years part-time on apprenticeship and MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills
(Mastru), MQF 4, 3 years part-time on apprenticeship

University of Malta

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 The Department of Conservation and Built Heritage in the University of Malta's
Faculty for the Built Environment offers two taught Masters programmes, both of
which are opening again as full-time day programmes from October 2015.

The M.Sc. programme in Conservation of Decorative Architectural Surfaces prepares

students for the profession of conservator, with a focus on in situ conservation. The
preparatory year of this programme is being offered during academic year 2015-16,
leading to the MSc programme itself in the following academic year.

The MA programme in Cultural Heritage Management is aimed at people already

working as cultural heritage managers, or those wishing to enter this field, and is
designed to allow them to develop the theoretical and practical skills required to
mediate issues surrounding cultural heritage in a more informed manner.

For more information see

Master of Science in Conservation of Decorative Architectural Surfaces

Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management

Programs in The Netherlands

University of Amsterdam

Thee University of Amsterdam offers a full program of a two-year MA course

including an additional two-year Post Graduate programme in the Conservation and
Restoration of Cultural Heritage. The following specialisations are offered: Book and
Paper; Contemporary Art; Glass, Ceramics, Stone; Historic Interiors; Metals;
Paintings; Photographic Materials; Textiles; Wood and Furniture. Entry requirements
consist of at least a BA in a relevant discipline, plus additional skills and expertise.

The training program is designed around an object-based approach. Students learn to

work in an interdisciplinary research environment, combining research methods from
natural sciences, the humanities and learn practical skills. Under the guidance of our
staff conservators from the different specialisations, students acquire a firm base of
conservation ethics and learn to design and perform conservation treatments on actual
museum objects from various national collections. Our studio building is located at
the Museumplein in Amsterdam and also houses the research labs of the Netherlands
Cultural Heritage Agency and the Rijksmuseum conservation studios. The training
program is embedded in a professional network through close collaboration with
guest teachers and specialists from various museums and conservation associated
institutes from the Netherlands and abroad.

For more information please see University of Amsterdam - Conservation and

Restoration

Contact

Conservation and Restoration Secretary

Johannes Vermeerplein 1

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The Netherlands
+31 20 525 503
secretariaat-C&R@uva.nl

Programs in Poland

Akademia Sztuk Pieknych Imienia Jana Matejki, Krakow

"The Faculty teaches conservators who graduate with a degree of Master of

Arts in Art Conservation; it also confers Doctor's and Ph.D. degrees. The
graduate I course is 6 years, including the thesis year.

"The Cracow Faculty of Art Conservation and Restoration is composed of the

following four Departments and three Institutes:

 Department of Conservation of Mural Painting

 Department of Conservation of Easel Painting
 Department of Sculpture Conservation
 Department of Art Conservation Technology and Techniques
 Department of General Art
 Institute of Applied Physics
 Institute of Applied Chemistry
 Institute of History of Polish art and Theory of Conservation

Instytut Zabytkoznawstwa i Konserwatorstwa

Nicholas Copernicus University Torun
Institute of Protection and Conservation of Cultural Property
Wydzia? Sztuk Pie;knych
ul. Sienkiewicza 30/32
87-100 Torun
+48 611 38 40

Programs in Portugal

Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL)

Faculdade de Cięncias e Tecnologia
(Faculty of Science and Technology; FCT)
Department of Conservation and Restoration

The department offers PhD in Conservation and Restoration

"The Department of Conservation and Restoration, Faculty of Science and

Technology, New University of Lisbon's mission is teaching and research that
contributes to a better conservation and enjoyment of property, including the

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 most valuable and ancient Portuguese cultural heritage, which needs to be
preserved for future generations.

"Equipped laboratories and workshops allow quality research in conservation

science and its applications to the restoration. A network of national and
international collaborations allows the development of exciting projects, of
recognized quality, and create unique opportunities for internships and career
Masters.

"DCR believes that the passion for research and enthusiasm for conservation
and restoration of heritage should be shared with their students. So next
school year, from the second semester, students will be asked to choose a lab /
workshop, to join their team to participate in the activities of day-to-day as
well as the innovative projects underway. Will formulate new ideas, how to
acquire and process new data, challenge / question the boundaries of common
sense, things never before thought out and apply them to better conserve,
restore and appreciate works of art"

In addition the Master of Glass Art and Science is "a degree conferred to students of
art and students of science by the Faculty of Sciences and Technology (Universidade
Nova de Lisboa) and the Faculty of Fine Arts (Universidade de Lisboa)". This
multidisciplinary program at VICARTE (The Research Unit "Glass and Ceramics for
the Arts") offers a program that is not a conservation degree perl se but deals with the
science and technology of glass in the context of art

Programs in Spain

Center for Art Restoration Studies CEROA, (El Centro de Estudios se Restauracion de
Obras de Arte)
(Link broken Mon Mar 17 13:10:09 PDT 2014)

Conservacion y Restauracion de Bienes Culturales

A Three year program in: archaeological conservation; conservation of graphics,
sculpture, paintings, and textiles

Gaia, Centre for Art and Restoration

From the school's site:

"Gaia is currently one of the best private schools nationally, dedicated to the
teaching of restoration and antiques. It has developed a system that allows
teachers to train both professionals and people who want to come as amateurs
to these activities. At the School of Conservation, Restoration and Antiques,
Gaia offers two types of courses: Annual and case. All these courses can be
taken independently, although the onward transmission in combination allows
obtaining two degrees offered by the school: "

Universidad San Pablo CEU. Escuela de Biblioteconomía y Documentación

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Programs in Switzerland

Swiss Conservation-Restoration Campus

The four partner schools of the Swiss CRC are the only institutions in Switzerland
offering an education in conservation and in conservation-restoration at university-
level. They established the Swiss Conservation-Restoration Campus in order to
coordinate the different forms of collaboration in teaching and applied research and
to build a powerful competences network at Federal level. Each institution is a centre
for education and research in different fields of conservation-restoration.

Although closely associated under the national framework of the Swiss Conservation-
Restoration Campus, each of the four sites profits from their cultural and linguistic
location to offer a springboard for their students into a wider European context. In
this way, Neuchâtel, Bern, Riggisberg and Lugano have developped fruitful didactic
and research collaborations with their respective European neighbours.

The Swiss CRC partners schools:

1. Abegg-Stiftung, Riggisberg

Degree course in textile conservation/restoration

"The degree awarded upon completing the programme is a Master in

Conservation-Restoration UAS, specialisation Textiles. The five-year
degree course offers the qualification required by the Swiss and
European professional associations in conservation-restoration for full
independent professional practice in textile conservation and
restoration."

2. Haute Ecole Arc Conservation-restauration, Neuchâtel

Haute Ecole Spécialisée de Suisse occidentale (HES-SO) / Haute Ecole Arc
Conservation-restauration (HE-Arc CR)

Specialties: Archaeological and ethnological objects; Scientific, technical and

horological objects

Bachelor in Conservation:

"The conservation objective for the preservation of cultural property. Its

mission review and diagnostic analysis of cultural property and the property
of the relevant documentation. The training is based on international ethics of
conservation, which are intended to respect the original character of the
object, its artistry, historical, scientific, spiritual or religious."

Master's in Conservation-Restoration:

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 "The Swiss CRC coordinates the organization of master (sequence of
modules, courses and blocks ECTS credits). Each school teaching areas
defined based on the guidelines offered. The educational concept of HECR
Arc based on partnership between our school "rather than academic" and
heritage institutions. Collaborations are established in several ways: loans of
objects in the workshops, in situ home for practical work of trainees and
supervision for the implementation of dissertations."

3. Hochschule der Künste Bern (HKB) / Berner Fachhochschule (BFH)

(Bern University of the Arts)

Preservation of Digital Art: Conservation of complex digital objects

MAS BFH in Preservation of Digital Art and Cultural Heritage
CAS Identification: Introduction to identification processes and collection
management
The CAS Identification of Complex Digital Objects & Understanding Cultural
Values aims to give students the ability to identify and describe digital values
(originality / authenticity) in art, culture and networks. The technical properties,
content and legal foundations will be discussed, which are relevant, for instance,
when buying a piece of digital art.
Thus, this CAS Identification module provides the basis for sustainable collection
management, taking into account legal requirements and the ethics of conservation.
Based on praxis experience and workshops the silks are easy to transfer on daily
routine.

CAS Documentation: Introduction to conservation documentation and

communication of complex digital objects
The CAS Documentation of Complex Digital Objects imparts wide-ranging
documentation methods and the latest documentation standards, which take into
account the specific requirements of complex digital objects, works of art and cultural
artefacts. In applying software-based assessment systems, preventive and routine
measures for the basic safeguarding of complex digital objects and dynamic cultural
goods will be taught.
The CAS Documentation teaches students how to create interactive archive
documentations, for example for internet art, literature and culture and, thus,
contributes to the sustainable safeguarding, presentation and imparting of selected
digital works of art.
Based on praxis experience and workshops the silks are easy to transfer on daily
routine.

MAS Advanced Modules: Consolidation and enhancement of basic skills

The MAS Segment constitutes a reliable, goal-oriented additional qualification that
strategically closes any gaps there may be in the students` previous education. In
order to do so, it combines experiences in the following three fields:

1. Digital Conservation & Restoration: Based on conservation and restoration

principles, different forms of conservational documentation and methods to

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 preserve complex digital objects, artefacts and their values will be taught. In
addition to this, students will learn how to develop and evaluate digital
conservation methods that follow today`s ethical and legal standards.
2. Cultural Informatics & Technology: This subject provides the informatics
foundation needed for the specific requirements of the conservation and
restoration of digital artefacts. The curriculum is a combination of elements
from different informatics areas and is continuously adapted to the ever
changing requirements of the MAS PDACH, which follow the ongoing
technological progress.
3. Media Theory & Digital Media Culture: The teaching content draws on
different fields of the humanities, including history, media theory, media
science, media art history as well as media and copyright law. This subject
will help students assess the cultural value of digital phenomena.

MAS Advanced Modules Section: The MAS Segment gives students the know-how
necessary to properly handle and preserve digital artworks and cultural artefacts from
public or private collections. It provides support with questions concerning selection
and helps develop digital collecting policies, teaches preventive safeguarding
measures, the supervision of digital stabilisation and preservation processes and the
development of sustainable decision-making procedures for the transmission of
complex digital objects, such as digital artworks and cultural artefacts

MA Conservation-Restoration

Specialties: Architecture, furnishings and furniture; Paintings and sculptures;

Books, graphic and photographic; objects; Modern materials and media

"The Master's degree programme in Conservation-Restoration trains

conservators and restorers who can understand art and cultural
artefacts in their material, expressive and historical complexity and
record them methodically, evaluate findings scientifically, and engage
with them in a preventive or remedial way. The wide-ranging
academic and practical training is a prerequisite for practising the
profession independently. Students can specialise in one of eight areas.
The Master's degree emphasises curative conservation, restoration and
interventions on objects."

"The objective of the Master's degree programme in Conservation-

Restoration is to train conservators and restorers with a profound
understanding of the material and expressive complexity of the works,
surfaces, materials or media they are preserving, as well as the
historical and contemporary production techniques and main
degradation processes. Since the objects are usually of historical
significance, mistakes have major consequences; at the same time, the
objects` uniqueness often requires creative adaptations and
developments of existing techniques for the task at hand. Care,
attention to detail and patience are therefore key job requirements —
and educational objectives — as much as innovation and an accurate
assessment of the situation and one's own abilities."

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 4. Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI), Lugano
(Department of Environment Construction and Design)

Specialties: wall paintings, stone, stucco and architectural surfaces

Bachelor of Arts in Conservation SUPSI

"The course aims to train experts in knowledge, documentation and

preservation of cultural heritage. Students are offered training complex and
interdisciplinary able to combine science and the humanities, theoretical and
operational capacity, with attention to the materials, artistic techniques, the
state of conservation of the works, the degradation and the present
understanding of their causes."

Master of Arts in Conservation-Restoration SUPSI

"The MSc in conservation and restoration offered by SUPSI within the Swiss
Conservation-Restoration Campus (www.swiss-crc.ch) students specializing
in the restoration of the wall paintings, stucco and stone surfaces."

Programs in the United Kingdom

See also these related resources:

 UKIC Training in Conservation: A Brief Guide to Full-Time Courses in the

United Kingdom
 Training and Development Organisations in the UK and Ireland
 Cultural Heritage Learning Network
Cultural Heritage National Training Organisation (CHNTO)

Camberwell College of Arts

Camberwell offers programs in Book Arts, Conservation, Printmaking, Applied Arts.

Contact: Elli Moody

+44 20 7514 6302
Fax: +44 171 514 6310
Camberwell College of Arts
Peckham Road
London SE5 8UF

Cardiff University
"Cardiff University is known for its long established and highly regarded BSc in
Archaeological Conservation, which provides a vocational training in the theory and
practice of preserving cultural objects. An exciting new conservation development for
September 1998 is the introduction of a one-year taught Care of Collections MSc
scheme and a one-year Conservation MSc scheme."
Conservation of Objects in Museums and Archaeology (BSc)

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 "The BSc Conservation of Objects in Museums and Archaeology is designed
as a professional training in conservation practice. Conservation involves the
investigation, care and preservation of cultural material. If you like the
freedom and challenge of developing your own ideas and approaches within a
broad framework of science, culture, art and practical - the BSc Conservation
of Objects in Museums and Archaeology may well be the degree subject for
you. Rarely does a university degree contain such a wide range of subject
areas. At Cardiff we focus on teaching a strong academic base, which is
transferred into practice via practical work on cultural objects. Study and
work take place in purpose-designed conservation laboratories. Work in class
and lab links theory and practice and produces conservation graduates with a
wide range of educational and life skills - more so than many more traditional
degree schemes."

MSc Professional Conservation (MSc)

"Cardiff's Professional Conservation Masters of Science degree provides

opportunities for qualified conservators and scientists to develop their primary
training in professional conservation practice and to enhance their research
skills. On the one hand, the MSc Professional Conservation is designed
primarily for trained conservators. Thus, the Cardiff degree is different from
other conservation masters schemes which are conversion courses aimed at
students with non-conservation undergraduate degrees. On the other hand, the
Cardiff MSc provides science graduates with the opportunity to utilise their
training and to develop their specific research skills within conservation
science.

"The design of the degree allows the course to satisfy both types of applicants.
Core skills training is linked to a range of specialised options modules which
fine-tune the degree towards conservation or conservation science. Using
seminar-style teaching, the degree delivers important transferable skills,
including communication techniques, public address and critical assessment,
research report and essay writing; all are planned with the needs of the work
place in mind."

MSc Conservation Practice

"The masters programme in conservation practice will offer opportunities for

graduates to train to become professional conservators equipped to operate in
the museum and heritage sector. Alternatively, it can prepare graduates for
further research and offers transferable skills in project and resource
management, problem solving and communication for a wide range of
careers."

Care of collections MSc

"The Cardiff Masters of Science in Care of Collections provides opportunities

for graduates from conservation and other disciplines to study preventive

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 conservation and care of cultural collections. Applicants who already posses a
conservation qualification can extend their original training while they study
collections care. Students without a conservation qualification will acquire
foundation knowledge about the structure and decay of materials and the
museum environment.

"The aim of the MSc is vocational. The Care of Collections MSc is a

qualification directly relevant to the activities of museums, historic houses
and similar institutions. Seminars, lectures and assessed work aim to combine
theoretical knowledge with realistic practical applications. The course will
encourage students to develop their verbal and written communication skills.
In this way the qualification will contribute to a student's portfolio of
experience and qualifications which will be relevant when seeing work within
the heritage sector. For individuals not seeking employment in this field, the
MSc provides a stimulating and unusual taught master's scheme that embodies
elements of art and science and includes a wide range of transferable skills."

Courtauld Institute of Art

Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation
Conservation of Easel Paintings
MA in Painting Conservation (Wall Painting)

"The Institute offers courses in two areas of conservation: easel paintings and
wall paintings. Some six members of staff, practical conservators and
scientific researchers work in the two well-equipped departments, and teach
approximately twenty five students each year. The courses are intensive over
a three year period, and employment prospects are good within this
specialised field."

Crick Smith Conservation

"Crick Smith Conservation is uniquely linked to the University of Lincoln

Conservation Unit and whilst our business operates as a commercial
enterprise we also undertake, offer and promote research opportunities. All
members of the Crick Smith team tutor on a range of topics including
Architectural Paint Research and Analysis across a range of study
programmes within the Conservation Unit at the University. We also provide
supervision for students undertaking independent research or those wishing to
build upon skills and qualifications as a means of their Continued Professional
Development (CPD). "At present the University offers courses at graduate
and post graduate level in Conservation Studies. Negotiations with English
Heritage are currently in progress with a view to establishing post graduate
research opportunities with Crick Smith Conservation."

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 "The Cultural Heritage National Training Organisation (CHNTO) is
recognised by the UK Government as the strategic training organisation for
the museums, galleries and heritage sector in the UK. Formerly The Museum
Training Institute (MTI), it provides advice about training and professional
development. Cultural Heritage NTOs core functions are to:

 take the lead in developing qualifications based on national

occupational standards;
 identify what skills are needed within the sector and how theose skills
can be achieved;
 ensure that employers' views on education and training are heard.

City & Guilds of London Art School

Conservation Studies, BA
Christopher Weeks
124 Kennington Park Road
London SE11 4DH
+44 171 7352306/ 5210
Fax: + 44 171 582 5361

Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Artefacts in Wood, Stone

and Related Materials

The Conservation Studies course is a three-year, full-time course leading to a

BA (Hons) degree which has recently been validated by the University of
Central England, Birmingham.

The Conservation Studies course provides students with the necessary skills
and knowledge to enable them to gain employment in an institution such as a
museum, or in a private-sector workshop, and gives a good basis on which to
build a future career in conservation or related areas. Many past students now
hold posts in leading museums and conservation studios."

De Montfort University-Lincoln
Programs
Conservation and Restoration: BA Honors
Conservation Science MSc
Conservation and Restoration: Access to Higher Education
MA in Conservation of Historic Objects
MA in Architectural Conservation

Hamilton Kerr Institute, Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

"The Hamilton Kerr Institute aims to train picture restorers to the highest
standards; to ensure their understanding of the problems of picture
conservation and restoration and to contribute to scientific, technical and art

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 historical research. The Institute, a department of the Fitzwilliam Museum,
provides conservation facilities for public and publicly shown collections. It
was established in 1976 in response to recommendations made in 1972 by the
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Report on training in the conservation of
paintings, with the additional aid of grants from the Gulbenkian Foundation,
the Monument Trust, the Baring Foundation, the Pilgrim Trust, the Isaac
Wolfson Foundation and the Esmée Fairbairn Trust."

"The Hamilton Kerr Institute is a leading centre for teaching and research in
the Conservation of Fine Art. The three year Post Graduate Diploma provides
a combination of academic teaching and supervised studio work. The Institute
also offers internships to graduates of academic courses to gain further
practical experience and an opportunity for research."

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Postgraduate Diploma

"The Diploma is a three year course in the conservation and restoration of

easel paintings. The Diploma is awarded by the University of Cambridge.

The course is open to students with a first degree in fine art, art history or the
natural sciences. Candidates with other degrees will be considered if they can
demonstrate that they have a particular aptitude for the course.

After graduation, students are expected to undertake at least a further years

study or internship in a conservation department in Britain or abroad. It is
considered essential that students should have experience of different
approaches to conservation problems.

Professional Development

"The Institute offers short courses on specific techniques and, space

permitting, the opportunity for members of painting conservation staff
employed in museum departments and elsewhere to work at the Institute on a
painting with might require examination, analysis and treatment beyond the
scope of facilities offered by their own institutions. Treatment of the painting
would be carried out over a period of up to six months."

London Metropolitan University

Restoration and Conservation (BSc Hons - Single)

"The BSc (Hons) in Restoration & Conservation is a unique three-year full-

time degree of long standing and high reputation specialising in the treatment
of decorative wood and metal artifacts. In the final year there is a work
placement, which lasts for a minimum of two months. Placement
opportunities include the British Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Tate

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 Gallery, Museum of London, Metropolitan Museum New York, in addition to
the National Trust and prestigious private conservation workshops.

"Our contacts with the profession and the wider conservation community are
without equal and students engage in a variety of live projects such as
Strawberry Hill House. London is one of the centres of conservation
excellence so our location is ideal.

"Conservation is a fascinating and varied profession, which uniquely

combines materials' science, art history and craftsmanship. The course
addresses all strands with vigour and has expert staff in all fields, many of
whom are also in practice, at the forefront of the profession.

"BSc students will be part of a thriving conservation community at London

Met with a healthy dialogue between courses such as FDA Furniture and the
MA in Conservation. Our graduates have gone on to museum conservation
and curatorial departments worldwide as well as in to private practice and the
heritage industry in general."

MA by Project (Restoration and Conservation) (Postgraduate Certificate/MA by

Project: Restoration and Conservation)

"The focus of an MA by Project is a self-originated substantial body of

independent work. The research project may be practice-based, or developed
as a thesis. The project may involve the development of design(s), artwork(s),
craftwork(s), artifact(s), article(s), musical instrument(s), or research on
existing examples of the above, or processes for the production or
development of the above, submitted as a body of practical work with
accompanying reflective and critical report. Alternately, the research can be
written up and submitted as a dissertation. It is undertaken by proposing a
project and then carrying it through within a supportive and structured
framework.

"The course welcomes applications concerned with the restoration or

conservation of specific items, materials, processes or methods."

Royal College of Art/Victoria and Albert Museum

Post-graduate training and research
RCA/V&A Conservation is a programme of postgraduate learning and research
provided jointly by the Royal College of Art and the Conservation Department of the
Victoria and Albert Museum. The programme is delivered in association with
Imperial College, London.
MA
Each student on the MA course pursues a specialist and distinct programme of study.
Specialist disciplines offered vary from year to year, so please see our website:
www.rca.ac.uk for details. MA courses are normally two years of full-time study. In
exceptional cases a three-year full-time option may be available, and we will consider
applicants who wish to study part-time. We also offer part-time study to practitioners
already working within the conservation profession. The programme is unique in that

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 practical knowledge and skills in each discipline are developed in the host studio or
laboratory of one of our partner and collaborator institutions in London which, along
with the V&A, currently include the Museum of London, Historic Royal Palaces, and
the Horniman Museum.
Research
MPhil and PhD research programmes are for a minimum of two years full-time or the
equivalent part-time. Research students come to us from a variety of backgrounds and
some may undertake their studies on a part-time basis. We seek to deliver necessary
supervision and guidance without stifling the personal nature of their work. The
Department is seeking to develop research expertise in the following areas:

 Materials and Practice in Art

 Historical, Social and Artistic Contexts for Conservation
 Decision Contexts for Conservation.

We particularly welcome research proposals which seek to engage with the other
areas of study and practice within the College, and within the V&A.

For further information, please contact:

+44 207 590 4532

conservation [at] rca.ac.uk
Joanna Baden Department Administrator

University College London (UCL), Centre for Sustainable Heritage

MRes Heritage Scienceo

"This interdisciplinary programme takes an innovative approach to teaching

of 'hard' science subjects by taking cultural heritage as its context. The aim is
to develop a holistic understanding of state-of-the-art science among
researchers and practitioners in order to develop the science leaders of the
future.

"Heritage science delivers intellectual access to cultural heritage by enhancing

knowledge of conservation, interpretation, research and management. It offers
ample opportunities to question and reflect on research in light of broader
societal and environmental issues. By engaging in interdisciplinary discourse
with other researchers, and with a wider diverse public, our graduates will
gain the ability to engage with policy-makers.

"Heritage science research questions span the sciences and the arts. Therefore,
this programme has been designed to be interdisciplinary. In order to support
the wide variety of activities that relate to cultural heritage: conservation,
access, research, interpretation and management, our programme draws on a
palette of knowledge, from fundamental sciences (chemistry, physics,
mathematics, biology) to arts and humanities (conservation, philosophy,
ethics, history and art history), including economics, sociology, computer
sciences and engineering."

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 MSc Sustainable Heritage

"The innovative content and delivery of the course is designed to create a new
generation of heritage leaders. Equipping the specialists of today with the
skills to bring together the multi-disciplinary fields of heritage, the course will
be very attractive to those with an aptitude for inter-disciplinary work who
wish to make a difference in the heritage field.

"The course brings together all aspects of cultural heritage - historic buildings,
collections, sites and landscapes combined with the best preventive
conservation policies, projects, methodologies and practices. It is intended to
imbue highly skilled and versatile practitioners with leadership and
management qualities by bringing professionals and informed clients together
in a learning environment to promote mutual understanding."

Short Courses

University College London Institute of Archaeology

The Institute of Archaeology has been training students in conservation for more than
fifty years, and many of its graduates now occupy key positions in museums and
heritage organisations throughout the world.

The Institute offers (as of Sept 2000)

 a 1-year MA in Principles of Conservation and

 a 2-year MSc in Conservation for Archaeology and Museums

Hamilton Kerr Institute, University of Cambridge

Continuing Education: Certificate/Diploma in the Conservation of Easel Paintings

"The Hamilton Kerr Institute aims to train picture restorers to the highest
standards; to ensure their understanding of the problems of picture
conservation and restoration and to contribute to scientific, technical and art
historical research. The Institute, a department of the Fitzwilliam Museum,
provides conservation facilities for public and publicly shown collections. It
was established in 1976 in response to recommendations made in 1972 by the
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Report on training in the conservation of
paintings, with the additional aid of grants from the Gulbenkian Foundation,
the Monument Trust, the Baring Foundation, the Pilgrim Trust, the Isaac
Wolfson Foundation and the Esmée Fairbairn Trust."

University of Glasgow
MPhil in Textile Conservation

University of Glasgow and Textile Conservation Centre Foundation (TCCF)

Centre for Textile Conservation, History and Technical Art History

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From Press release, Mar 24, 2010 Preserving the fabric of the nation's treasures for
future generations, a new textile conservation centre is to be established at the
University of Glasgow.

"The Textile Conservation Centre Foundation (TCCF) and the University of

Glasgow have agreed to found the new teaching and research facility—the
only resource of its kind in the UK—in the University's Robertson Building.

Professor Nick Pearce, Director of the Institute for Art History and Head of
the Department of History of Art, University of Glasgow, said: "This is a
tremendous opportunity both for the University and also for the conservation
profession in Scotland, the UK and internationally. Expertise, facilities and
the wealth of the collections make Glasgow the ideal place for the kind of
interdisciplinary research and study which the centre will promote".

Peter Longman, Deputy Chairman of the Textile Conservation Centre

Foundation said:

"There was such concern over the closure of the Textile Conservation
Centre in Winchester that over the last 18 months we have been
approached by several institutions anxious to work with us to continue
aspects of its work. We have considered a number of options, but the
combination of Glasgow with its world class University and History of
Art Department and the unrivalled collections in and around the City
proved an irresistible location.

"This is a unique opportunity to build on the UK's reputation in textile

conservation training and related research; we look forward to
contributing to its future success in Glasgow".

The new centre for Textile Conservation, History and Technical Art History
will focus on multidisciplinary object-based teaching and research that
encompasses conservation and the physical sciences as well as art history,
dress and textile history. It will be the first time that conservation training has
been undertaken in Scotland and, combined with the University's recent
developments in technical art history, the new centre will have national and
international impact.

The new Centre will inherit existing library intellectual property and
analytical equipment from the TCCF, so that staff and future students will be
able to draw on the key physical and intellectual assets built up over more
than 30 years. Students will also have the opportunity to work with some of
the best textile collections in the world held by Glasgow Museums, the
National Museums of Scotland and the University's own Hunterian Museum
and Art Gallery. New academic posts will be created and the Centre will work
closely with the Foundation to establish a global research network in textile
conservation, textile and dress history and technical art history.

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 The first student intake is planned for September 2010 offering a 2-year
Masters in Textile Conservation and a 1-year Masters in Dress and Textile
History as well as opportunities for doctoral research. These new courses will
join the existing Masters programme in Technical Art History, Making and
Meaning, as part of the Centre. The Foundation is also offering a limited
number of bursaries in the first years of the textile conservation programme
and a fundraising campaign is already underway to raise further funds for the
new development including additional studentships and new research projects.

Potential students who would like to receive updates on the development and
course details should email Ailsa Boyd at the University of Glasgow at:
a.boyd@arthist.arts.gla.ac.uk.

University of Lincoln

"Lincoln is one of the largest centres for the study of Conservation and
Restoration in the UK. With over 25 years' experience in this field and
offering opportunities at all levels from undergraduate study to doctoral
research.

"Conservation and Restoration links two areas of study—the craft practices of

repair and the scientific principles of investigation and analysis. Our training
is based on the understanding that students come from a range of backgrounds
and need to build confidence gradually. Although we welcome previous
qualification in science subjects, we recognise that many conservators are
likely to come from an art-based background and not have studied science
since GCSE level. Many conservation students in the past have admitted to a
fear of studying science; your science tutor will take you through basic
concepts and consistently explain the applied relevance of the topic under
consideration.

"At Lincoln, you will join a thriving community of conservation study and
practice and your experience will be enhanced by the close integration with
the heritage and conservation professions through contact with visiting
lecturers, part-time students employed in the sector and course advisors and
supporters. Conservation tutors are all accredited conservators with a wide
range experience in museums, the heritage sector and private practice. A team
of highly qualified technical staff support students in taught classes and all-
self directed practical work.

"Our programmes offer students the opportunity to work on a wide range of

historic materials from museums, historic houses and private owners. Classes
from the outset focus around the handling and discussion of objects from all
periods from all over the world. We nurture practical confidence by offering
students simulations, exercises and hands-on practical work on historical
objects. You will work on a variety of different treatment projects, carefully
selected to suit your stage in development. Students approaching the end of
their studies are able to choose major project specialisms to suit their
aspirations and intended career path."

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 Graduate Diploma in Conservation Studies
BA (Hons) Conservation & Restoration `
MA Conservation of Historic Objects (This course is also available as a distance
learning option)

University of Northumbria

"The mission of Northumbria is to foster an international community based on

teaching excellence and outstanding student support in which learning and
academic enquiry are both enriching and exciting.

"The Conservation Unit at Northumbria has recently expanded into a new

Research Centre and from September 2005 will be offering a number of new
programmes. These include:

 3 year BA Fine Arts and Conservation Science

 3 year BSc Fine Arts and Conservation Science
 1 year MA Preventive Conservation - multi disciplinary

"The following programmes continue to be offered:

 MA Conservation of Fine Art - Paper/Easel Paintings

 MPhil
 PhD Research
 Triennial Conservation Conference
 Workshops in support of Continual Professional Development

Northumbria is one of the UK's leading teaching and learning institutions and
the Conservation Unit is well known for its innovative and research-based
practice. The Programmes offered have a careful balance of practise and
theory that prepares graduates for a range of positions within professional
practise. Visit our web site to learn more about our staff and the facilities in
our conservation centre (web address). Alternatively write or telephone for a
course brochure and application form from:

Jenny Young
Conservation Burt Hall
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8St
+44 191 227 3250
Fax: +44 191 227 3250

University of Strathclyde, Department of Architecture

MSc in Architectural Design for the Conservation of Built Heritage

"The MSc in Architectural Design for the Conservation of Built Heritage

provides a robust theoretical and practical education in architectural

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 conservation and the complexities of the built heritage, in a local and
international context."

"The course is design-orientated and research-based, with a methodological,

critical and interdisciplinary approach to architectural conservation,
integrating the theoretical, technical and creative aspects of the architectural
conservation project."

West Dean College

The Edward James Foundation
Graduate and postgraduate study in conservation and restoration of:
Antique Clocks
Antique Furniture
Books & Library Materials
The Built Environment*
Ceramics & Related Materials
Fine Metalwork

Diplomas are validated at postgraduate level by the University of Sussex.

Masters Degrees
Students registered on Postgraduate Diploma programmes in certain subjects may be
allowed to up-grade their registration to an MA degree* of the University of Sussex.

Since 1971, West Dean College has been training and educating conservators,
restorers and horologists to become professionals capable of the highest quality of
care for historic and artistic objects. West Dean graduates are numbered among the
leading practitioners in their fields throughout the world.

West Dean is unusual in the extent of individual tuition provided and in the time
spent by students gaining practical experience. The study pattern is based around the
need to provide the maximum opportunities for practical work, and lectures, visits
and tutorials are incorporated into the timetable accordingly.

The Clocks, Metals, Ceramics and Furniture courses benefit from a special
relationship with the British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA). The clocks
programmes are recognised by the British Horological Institute (BHI).

Building Conservation Masterclasses (BCM)

Run in collaboration with English Heritage and the Weald & Downland Open Air
Museum, this programme provides intensive training in technical and practical skills
in the repair and maintenance of historic structures, with a substantial number of
courses offering 'hands on' instruction.

Professional Conservators in Practice

A series of short training courses for mid-career conservators, in collaboration with
other institutions such as The National Portrait Gallery and The Textile Conservation

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 Centre. Areas covered include art and object handling, archaeological ceramics,
historic floors, and conservation of miniatures.

Continuing Education in the Visual and Applied Arts

West Dean College also offers a comprehensive range of short courses in the visual
and applied arts. Covering 15 subject areas, its diverse programme includes painting,
sculpture, photography, ceramics, furniture making, metalworking, glass and
mosaics, textiles and music. Some short course students establish a foundation of new
skills prior to studying one of our full-time diplomas.

(*subject to validation)

West Dean College

West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0QZ
+44 1243 811301
Fax: +44 1243 811343
http://www.westdean.org.uk/
marketing@westdean.org.uk

International Academic Projects Ltd (IAP)

International Academic Projects Ltd (IAP) was formed in London in 1989 as

an international educational charity whose aims are to help promote
education, training and research into conservation, archaeology, anthropology
and other related fields.

The activities of International Academic Projects include the organisation and

management of:

 A Professional Development Programme of short courses in

Conservation, Collections Care, Archaeology and Museum Studies.
The courses take place in the UK, USA, Europe, etc.
 A Distant Learning Programme - Chemistry For Conservators
 Worldwide Consultancy in the Conservation of Antiquities and related
fields including the setting up of courses abroad for other
organisations.

The London School of Picture & Frame Restoration

The London School of Picture & Frame Conservation was established in order to
provide a formal training for Picture Conservators. It is currently one of the only
schools in the UK to offer a nationally recognised qualification in picture
conservation (apart from the very few postgraduate places available). The focus is on
easel and panel paintings, frames and polychrome statues.

The focus of the school's training programme is a professional training through both
theoretical and practical work as well as group activities, independent research and

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 tutorials with specialists in various fields. A key element is the exchange of ideas on
the methodology of conservation used by conservators in other countries.

The school is based in historic Richmond-upon-Thames, ideally located with easy

access through the London underground to central London and its many museums
and art galleries, and at the same time close to Heathrow Airport and the motorway
network.

The courses are open to students over the age of 18 of all nationalities. A good basic
education at a secondary school or equivalent level is essential, as is clear motivation
regarding choice of course. Students have no need of any formal qualifications to be
accepted by the school. Applicants must have an ability to learn practical skills, and
need to have patience and be able to pay attention to detail. A knowledge of Art
History and drawing skills are both an advantage but not essential.

The lessons are generally 5 hours in length, starting at 9.30 in the morning with a half
hour break for lunch which the students normally have together, and finish at 3 in the
afternoon. The courses are part time and most students attend once per week,
although it is possible to do more.

Students are continually assessed during the course of the year, and produce a
portfolio of work for final assessment at the end of the year. An external verifier
visits the school during the year to check on the progress of the students. The
assessment is normally carried out by an external assessor.

The teaching staff are all specialists in their own field, selected for their enthusiasm
and ability. the School has a policy of employing teachers who are part-time, as we
believe that those who pursue their professional careers alongside their teaching have
more to offer, both from keeping abreast with current techniques and from contacts
with their peers.

It is a deliberate policy of the School that class size is kept to a level where all the
students may have the full benefit of personal attention. In general the maximum
number of students in any one class is eight.

University of Brighton
The Faculty of Science and Engineering, in conjunction with The British
Engineerium offers a MSc in the Conservation of Industrial Heritage.

The course carries the award Master of Science, with alternative awards of a
Post Graduate Diploma and a Post Graduate Certificate over a period of one
year full time or up to four years on a part time basis, depending on the
background of the students. It will also be possible to take the modules as free
standing units in order to accommodate both full-time, part-time and mature
students. This course in the Conservation of Industrial Heritage Artefacts is a
unique blend of theoretical and practical study, setting it apart from other
industrial archaeological courses.

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 The course will be taught at both the British Engineerium in Hove and the
University of Brighton, together with locations where current conservation
contracts are in progress.

Middle East
International Conservation Center - Old Acre
Saving the Stones Program

Saving the Stones is a three or five month training internship in conservation

and historic preservation. The program is intended to give recent graduates
and young professionals in the fields of archaeology, architecture, design,
history, art, geography, and other related subjects, the opportunity to apply
their skills and knowledge, hands-on in the field of conservation.

"Initiated by the International Conservation Center ż Cittŕ di Roma, in Old

Acre, Israel. Saving the Stones is a joint project of MASA Israel Journey,
Israel Antiquities Authority, the Old Acre Development Company, and the
Akko Municipality."

"Held at the campus of the Center in the inscribed UNESCO World Heritage
Site of Old Acre, this training internship provides intimate access to the
veritable living laboratory for the study and application of practical heritage
conservation methods and skills."

UCL Qatar
UCL Qatar Master's programmes and specialist short courses in conservation,
archaeology and museums/a>
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/qatar

"UCL, in partnership with Qatar Foundation and Qatar Museums Authority

has created UCL Qatar, a center of excellence within the Gulf region for the
study of cultural heritage, conservation, archaeology and museum studies.
The two-year MSc Conservation Studies programme allows for a number of
specializations including objects (metals, stone, ceramics), textiles and
archaeological sites. All programmes have a unique emphasis on the Middle
East region and include extended placements at sites and in museums."

 MSc Conservation Studies

 MA Archaeology of the Arab and Islamic World
 MA Museum and Gallery Practice
 Specialist short courses in Conservation, Archaeology and Museology for
mid-career professionals working within the cultural heritage sector

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Miscellany
 ERPAtraining (ERPANET). "Providing accessible and transferable training" in
preservation of digital materials.
 Musical instruments technical education (The Music Trader)

Related programs

While not conservation training programs per se, the following should be of interest to
conservators and allied professionals

 American Academy of Bookbinding, Aimed at professional binders and motivated

students. "Under the direction of master binder Tini Miura, the Academy offers
twelve weeks of intensive binding courses from May through mid-August."
 The Center for Book Arts, presents an extensive and wide-ranging offering of classes
in topics including
o Bookbinding
o Book conservation/restoration
o Book repair
o Boxmaking and construction of enclosures
o Printmaking, printing, typography, etc.
 North Bennet Street School, Courses in
o Bookbinding
o Cabinet and furniture making
o Carpentry
o Jewelry making and repair
o Locksmithing
o Piano technology
o Preservation carpentry
o Violin making and restoration
 The Master of Fine Arts (MFA.) in the Book Arts Program at the University of
Alabama
 State University of New York Purchase MFA program in printmaking and book arts
 Rare Book School at the University of Virginia
 Hollander's School of Book & Paper Arts has, since 1994, regularly offered
workshops in the book arts, bookbinding, letterpress printing, paper making,
calligraphy,and printmaking.
 Paper and Book Intensive
 Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science at RIT
 The University of Victoria, through the Cultural Resource Management Program,
offers professional development courses in museum studies, heritage, and cultural
management. Some courses may be of interest to professionals and upper-level
university students. They include Caring for Collections, Conserving Historic
Structures, and short courses on specialized topics, such as Solving Fungal Problems
in Heritage Collections.

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 Distance learning opportunies are offered in topics including: Principles and Practices
in Heritage Conservation, Museum Principles and Practices, Collections Management
Conserving Historic Structures

 Arc Boutant Institute for Historic Preservation (French term for Flying Buttress) is an
academic program for the preservation of French historic landmarks. Historic
preservation students are invited to immerse themselves in French culture while
participating in the hands-on conservation of endangered monuments.
 Nordic Underwater Archaeology has information about educational opportunities in
both Nordic and non-Nordic countries.
 Disaster Management at Coventry Universitya.

The School offers the following courses:

"BSc Honours Degree in International Disaster Engineering and Management,
the BSC Honours Degree Development and Health in Disaster Management
and the MSc Degree in Disaster Management. We believe the undergraduate
course to be unique, and all our courses adopt a multi-disciplinary approach
and cover many aspects of disaster management."

 Specialization in Special Collections at Indiana University SLIS

The Special Collections program is intended to prepare students for careers in rare
books and manuscripts librarianship and archives administration. Professional
opportunities for such graduates exist in rare books, archives, preservation, historic
conservation, manuscript administration, and related areas of libraries, museums,
and other organizations.

 Thomas & Associates, Inc.

"Thomas & Associates, Inc. develops timely and cost-effective training

programs to address current issues in museums and art businesses."
Workshops/programs include: Art Handling Training Program and Manual;
Leadership and Management Skills for Arts Professionals; Film, Video and
New Media; Creative Recruiting for Museums and Art Businesses"

Related documents
Canadian Association for Conservation
Training, Internships, etc

Center for History and New Media

Syllabus Finder

"The Syllabus Finder is an experiment in the fledgling world of web services,

where computers talk directly to each other to try to solve complicated
problems or complete tasks that would be difficult to do otherwise. In this
case, the computers that talk to each other are the Center for History and New
Media's web server and Google's web server. The Syllabus Finder sends an
optimized, specially packaged version of your query to Google, which sends

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 back information and possible matches. The Syllabus Finder then processes
this information and combines it with simultaneous searches on in-house
databases (e.g., a database of educational institutions, so it can tell you which
university or college a syllabus comes from). It also has algorithms that try to
extract additional information from matching syllabi, such as assigned books.
When this complex process is finished, the Syllabus Finder displays all of the
information it has found."

ALCTS Preservation and Reformatting Section (PARS)

The Preservation Education Directory, 8th edition

The Leather Connection, maintains an extensive list of educational opportunities covering

leather craft in the UK. The creator of the site is also preparing a series of training manuals
on the subject.

Pulp and Paper Jumplist has links to schools teaching paper science/technology

A 1997 proposed draft revision of the Secretary of the Interior's Historic Preservation
Professional Qualification Standards does not deal exclusively with education, but touches
on the education background expected of professionals in a number of disciplines relating to
historic preservation.

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