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Program Overview

The Graduate School of Arts and Science at New York University offers a dual degree program in Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works and History of Art and Archaeology. This program is designed for students interested in exploring the conservation of historic and artistic works, as well as the history of art and archaeology.

Program Description

The program requires candidates to have a background in the liberal arts, normally including at least four courses of undergraduate art history. Beginning in their second year of study, students specialize in one of the following primary areas of study: conservation of paintings, objects, including textiles, paper and photographs, including library and archive (books), and time-based media. Many sub-specialties exist within these areas, and students may additionally declare a special interest in modern and contemporary or archaeological art conservation and take coursework towards these areas.

Admissions

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science are required to submit the general application requirements, which include:

• Academic Transcripts
• Test Scores (if required)
• Applicant Statements
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of Recommendation
• A non-refundable application fee

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 73 credits, comprised of the following:

• Major Requirements
• Conservation Requirements
• Art History Requirements
• Electives

Course List

The following courses are required for the program:

• FINH-GA 2103: Technology and Structure of Works of Art I: Organic Materials (3 credits)
• FINH-GA 2104: Technology And Structure of Works of Arts II: Inorganic Materials (3 credits)
• FINH-GA 2101: Material Science of Art & Archaeology I (3 credits)
• FINH-GA 2102: Material Science of Art and Archaeology II (3 credits)
• FINH-GA 2105: Instrumental Analysis I (3 credits)
• FINH-GA 2106: Instrumental Analysis II (3 credits)
• FINH-GA 2107: Principles of Conservation (3 credits)
• FINH-GA 2108: Preventive Conservation (3 credits)
• FINH-GA 2046: Lecture: (Foundations I Requirement) (4 credits)
• FINH-GA 3547: Directed Research towards the MA Thesis (4 credits)

Program Details

The program includes an internship completed over two semesters during the fourth and final year in a conservation establishment either in the United States or abroad. Arrangements are made in consultation with the Chairman of the Conservation Center and the student's primary advisor.

Sample Plan of Study

A sample plan of study is provided, outlining the courses to be taken each semester.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works

1. Use generally accepted conservation terminology to describe the common materials and techniques of art and archaeology, conservation materials, conditions of deterioration, environmental measurements, and basic conservation condition assessments.
2. Understand conservation history, ethics, and philosophy to identify past conservation treatments and evaluate their effects on the aesthetic, conceptual, and physical characteristics of works of art.
3. Incorporate values and significance in their work, recognizing unique physical and conceptual values and significance of objects and that they may be altered by treatments, storage or display methods, and scientific studies.
4. Understand the history of Technology of Cultural Heritage to accurately identify a selected range of materials and techniques used in the creation of works of art and historic artifacts.
5. Understand access and Use of Cultural Heritage to consider how conservation treatments might need to accommodate social functions of works of art.
6. Understand and comply with Health and Safety policies and regulations.
7. Apply scientific principles and methods to the understanding of original and conservation materials.
8. Understand processes of deterioration and change to be able to identify changes that result from environmental causes.
9. Understand preventive care to be able to handle objects in a manner that insures safety.
10. Apply examination methods to carry out standard methods of examination and testing in order to devise appropriate conservation treatments.
11. Demonstrate Documentation Skills: clear writing skills, digital photographic skills and correct storage protocols for digital data.
12. Identify and articulate treatment approaches that are informed by an understanding of artists' materials, methods, workshop practices and the history of technology.

History of Art and Archaeology

1. Critically investigate the role of the visual arts in culture through object-based examination as well as historical and theoretical interpretation.
2. Effectively communicate original, independent research and interpretations of secondary material through written and oral presentation.
3. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of critical issues in the field of art history or archaeology through the composition of an essay on a single topic.

Policies

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