MSc Conservation of Contemporary Art and Media

The Conservation for Contemporary Art and Media MSc at University College London is a course focused on training professionals to tackle the conservation issues modern works of art like digital media and installation art present. This course, provided by the Institute of Archaeology, prepares its students for the future by arming them with skills needed to handle culturally significant artefacts.Course Content: The course comprises a mix of practical work, seminars, and lectures to provide comprehensive knowledge on contemporary artefacts. Students will gain theoretical knowledge of artwork's making materials, conservation techniques, and gain practical skills related to modern conservation. Students also get access to specialist laboratories and the Institute of Archaeology's world-renowned collections for practice.Key Modules: While all modules with this course present critical aspects of art conservation, some key modules include 'Issues in the Conservation of Contemporary Art,' 'Science for Contemporary Art Conservators,' and the 'Material, Techniques, and Conservation of Digital and Time Based Media Art.'Accreditations: While there is no specific accreditation information is listed, this MSc course is provided by University College London, a globally recognised and respected institution in higher education.Future Careers: The skills and knowledge gained from this course prepare students for careers in conservation. They could become conservators of modern media in national or state museums, private art collections, or for contemporary artists themselves. The course also equips its students to take up roles in other related areas like policy-making and heritage management.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.