Program Overview

Program Overview

The MS in the Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works is a comprehensive program that includes 15 conservation courses. The program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of conservation.

Core Courses

The program consists of eight core courses, which are:

• Material Science of Art & Archaeology I (FINH-GA.2101.001)
• Material Science of Art & Archaeology II (FINH-GA.2102.001)
• Technology & Structure of Works of Art I: Organic Materials (FINH-GA.2103.001)
• Technology & Structure of Works of Art II: Inorganic Materials (FINH-GA.2104.001)
• Instrumental Analysis I (FINH-GA.2105.001)
• Instrumental Analysis II (FINH-GA.2106.001)
• Preventive Conservation (FINH-GA.2108.001)
• Imaging for Conservation (FINH-GA.2110.001)

Specialization in Time-Based Media Art

For students enrolled in the time-based media art specialization, an additional required core course is:

• Technology & Structure of Works of Art III: Time-Based Media (FINH-GA.2045.001), which replaces Instrumental Analysis II.

Electives

The program also includes seven open conservation electives, which allow students to focus on their area of concentration. At least one of these electives must be an advanced science course.

Capstone Project

The MS in conservation culminates in a fourth-year Capstone Project, which provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical setting.