架上绘画保护硕士

Environmental considerations and preventive conservation

3 x 3 hour written exams: Practical Conservation, Science and History of Materials, Theory of Conservation

Intensive studio teaching

Seminars and workshops given by external lecturers/specialists

Historical painting techniques and materials

Conservation history and theory

Materials/heritage science: analytical and imaging methods

The supervised (partial) reconstruction of three historical paintings

Practical photography and conservation imaging techniques

Studio teaching at the easel using actual works of art in need of conservation

3 x practical examinations: Laboratory/Chemistry, Photography, Examination of a Painting

Seminars and practical sessions on additional subjects such as dendrochronology, frames and framing, modern cleaning methods and retouching techniques

Engagement with the HKI interns

2 reports and 4 essays (3,000-words each), two submitted per term

A selected two of the written assignments are combined with oral presentations

5 weeks at the Hamilton Kerr Institute’s Ebury Street studio in London

Study the relevant theory and practice under the supervision and guidance of the Ebury Street conservators

Viva voce exam on one or more of their conservation projects

Intensive studio teaching as in year 2

Students select a painting on which they undertake conservation treatment and make an in depth reconstruction

Written research report

A dissertation conservation project (10,000 words) to include a practical component

A copy of a painting and the reproduction of the artist’s technique and/or materials, accompanied by documentation (5000 words)

A portfolio of studio work

Viva voce examination on the studio work and written work submitted in the third year