Training in the Conservation of Paintings - Calouste Gulbenkian ...
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APPENDIX C Conservation Centre 4. In 1960 the Conservation Centre was opened at the Institute of Fine Arts and is accommodated in the basement of the Duke House. 5. The Conservation Centre, besides offering training, undertakes research in the application of physical and biological sciences to conservation and restoration, dealing with fine and applied art and archaeological objects. Records are kept of all the paintings and objects handled by the Centre, and there is a comprehensive specialist library. Students also have access to the main art and archaeological libraries in the Institute of Fine Arts. 6. The Conservation Centre cooperates with other colleges and laboratories on research programmes and thus has access to scientific facilities which are not available on its own premises. 7. Material for conservation is supplied by small museums and galleries. Training Course 8. The Conservation Centre provides a three- or four-year training course designed to prepare students for professional competence in art conservation. For those who do not already hold the Master's degree in History of Art (without which the Diploma in Conservation may not be awarded) the first two years of the course combine the introductory study of the theory and practice of conservation with preparation for the Master's degree in Art History and this is taken at the end of the second year. For those who hold the Master's degree in Art History the introductory work of the conservation course may be completed in one yeer. The main specialised conservation course of the two final years starts with an internship of at least two semestres (one academic year) in the conservation department or laboratory of a museum or gallery in the United States or abroad, and the last year is normally spent on practical work at the Centre. Award 9. When the student has obtained the Master's degree in history of art, including courses in museum training and connoisseurship and satisfactorily completed the four-year conservation course a Diploma in Conservation is awarded. 99
TRAINING IN THE CONSERVATION OF PAINTINGS Students i o. The training course is restricted to a maximum intake of four students a year. At present there are nineteen students at the Conservation Centre. Entry Qualifications 11. Candidates for the diploma course must have a bachelor's degree in history of art and have attended classes in the physical sciences, and show an ability to design and construct works of art. The comparatively high academic qualifications demanded are imposed by the University and it is recognised that they exclude the gifted but less academic restorer. Staff 12. The permanent teaching staff of the department are: Chairman of the Conservation Centre (Associate Professor of Conservation) Senior Scientist (part-time) Assistant Professor of Conservation Associate Professor of Chemistry (part-time) Research Associate (part-time) Consultant of Textile Conservation Visiting conservators are invited to teach on a part-time basis. Finance 13. The Conservation Centre is financed independently of the Institute of Fine Arts. The accommodation and maintenance costs are met by the New York University, but all other costs, including salaries are financed by grants from charitable foundations and donors. Student Finance 14. There is no state aid for the students. Some fellowships are available, and some help is given towards meeting fees after the first year, but most students support themselves. 100
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TRAINING IN THE CONSERVATION OF PAINTINGS<br />
Students<br />
i o. The tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g course is restricted to a maximum <strong>in</strong>take <strong>of</strong> four<br />
students a year. At present <strong>the</strong>re are n<strong>in</strong>eteen students at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Conservation</strong><br />
Centre.<br />
Entry Qualifications<br />
11. Candidates for <strong>the</strong> diploma course must have a bachelor's degree<br />
<strong>in</strong> history <strong>of</strong> art and have attended classes <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> physical sciences,<br />
and show an ability to design and construct works <strong>of</strong> art. The comparatively<br />
high academic qualifications demanded are imposed by<br />
<strong>the</strong> University and it is recognised that <strong>the</strong>y exclude <strong>the</strong> gifted but<br />
less academic restorer.<br />
Staff<br />
12. The permanent teach<strong>in</strong>g staff <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> department are:<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Conservation</strong> Centre (Associate<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Conservation</strong>)<br />
Senior Scientist (part-time)<br />
Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Conservation</strong><br />
Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Chemistry (part-time)<br />
Research Associate (part-time)<br />
Consultant <strong>of</strong> Textile <strong>Conservation</strong><br />
Visit<strong>in</strong>g conservators are <strong>in</strong>vited to teach on a part-time basis.<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ance<br />
13. The <strong>Conservation</strong> Centre is f<strong>in</strong>anced <strong>in</strong>dependently <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Institute<br />
<strong>of</strong> F<strong>in</strong>e Arts. The accommodation and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance costs are<br />
met by <strong>the</strong> New York University, but all o<strong>the</strong>r costs, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
salaries are f<strong>in</strong>anced by grants from charitable foundations and<br />
donors.<br />
Student F<strong>in</strong>ance<br />
14. There is no state aid for <strong>the</strong> students. Some fellowships are<br />
available, and some help is given towards meet<strong>in</strong>g fees after <strong>the</strong> first<br />
year, but most students support <strong>the</strong>mselves.<br />
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