Course Information & Syllabus
Course Information :
MA Conservation is designed to educate and train graduates who can carry out the examination, analysis, stabilization and
treatment of art and artifacts, who would be versed in general principles of collection care, and have a broad academic
background in science and the humanities. Diversity in both student population and in cultural areas of study is encouraged in order to enhance professional diversity in the field of conservation.
Year 1 :
General Science
Materials Science,
Environmental Chemistry
General Science
History of Art
Archaeology, and
Art and Artifact Technology,
Craft Skills,
Cultural Context,
Documentation of Artworks
Deterioration of Paintings
Deterioration of Works of Art
Year 2 :
Treatment Techniques and
Conservation History
Ethics and Philosophy
Major Conservation Specialty Areas Include: Textiles, Wood,
Paper, Photographs, Library Materials, Paintings, Natural
Science Collections, and Anthropological, Historical,
Decorative and Art Objects of all Materials.
Conservation of Paintings
Conservation of Art Works
Seminar 1
Seminar 2
Seminar 3
Seminar 4
Dissertatio
Coursework & Assessment :
The course is assessed using variety of novel methods, including assignments, portfolio submissions and case study
analysis. A formative system of assessment ensures that all the practical assignments, group discussions, presentation
seminars, year-end exams and written assignments in each subject are graded through out the year. The formal written
and practical assessment is done at the end of each semester.
Careers :
Student will be able to pursue careers as Professional Artist, Art Educationist, Curator for Art Galleries and
Museums, Illustrator, Designer, Visualiser with Advertising Agencies, Art Manager, Art consultant Art director, Set Designer. 