Art conservation
is an exciting and challenging multidisciplinary field involving the
examination, interpretation, analysis, and conservation of cultural,
historic, and artistic objects. Professional conservators rely on
their knowledge of both the humanities and sciences in order to
understand the creation and production of material culture in past
and present contexts and ensure its preservation for future
generations.
Queen’s University in Kingston offers the only
Canadian Master’s degree program in art conservation. Combining
theory and practice, advanced programs aim to educate and train
conservators and conservation scientists to a professional level.
Students who successfully complete the program are awarded the
degree of Master of Art Conservation.
Treatment streams
Two-year program includes:
• Four terms of theoretical and practical study on campus:
advanced lecture courses, laboratory work in the conservation of
heritage objects, and a research project;
• Two twelve-week, off-campus summer internships.
Students must choose to specialize in one of the following:
• Conservation of paintings;
• Conservation of artifacts;
• Conservation of paper objects.
Research streams
Programs include:
• Four advanced lecture courses, original research, and a thesis,
with no practical treatment component;
• Research individually designed to suit the background and
interests of students and faculty. Topics may be in history of
technology or other conservation-related areas.
Two-year program is available for science and engineering
graduates to carry out research in conservation science.
One-year, mid-career program is open to conservators with a
minimum of five years of conservation experience.
A
four-year honours degree in the humanities, sciences, or
engineering, with upper second-class standing (or equivalent).
One full-year, post-secondary course in fine art studio or
workshop practice (or equivalent), for treatment programs.
One full-year university course in general chemistry and a
one-term university course in organic chemistry, both with a
laboratory component.
Applicants with an undergraduate degree in the humanities must
have a minimum of five full-year courses in art history, ethnology,
archaeology, or equivalent.
Applicants with a science or engineering undergraduate degree
must have a minimum of two full-year courses in art history,
ethnology, archaeology, or equivalent.
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose first language is not
English or who have not recently studied for at least one complete
year at a post-secondary institution where English is the official
language of instruction, will be required to pass an English
language proficiency test.
Good visual sensitivity and manual skills.
Familiarity with 35 mm SLR camera, digital camera, and darkroom
practice.
Working knowledge of at least one second language is recommended.
Experience in conservation is highly recommended.
Preference will be given to candidates who exceed these minimum
requirements.
Laboratories equipped for the conservation of paintings,
artifacts, and paper.
Microscopy and research laboratories.
Photography studio, darkroom and woodworking shop.
The extensive holdings of the Queen's University Library, which
include publications and audio-visual materials relating to art
history, art technology, museology and art conservation.
The Agnes Etherington Art Centre, which holds outstanding
collectionsin select areas of western and non-western art.
Visit the School of Graduate Studies and Research web page
www.queensu.ca/sgsr for application procedures or contact the Art
Conservation Program.
Submit application to the Graduate School by January 31 .
Please note, a non-refundable fee is required with your
application. Be prepared to present a portfolio of your work if
you are offered an interview.
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FAQ
More information can be obtained by consulting
the Calendar of the School of Graduate Studies and Research (http://www.queensu.ca/calendars/sgsr)
and by contacting:
The Art Conservation Program
Art
Centre Extension
15 Bader Lane
Queen's
University
Kingston, Canada
K7L 3N6
 (613) 533-6000 Ext. 77776
 (613) 533-6889
 [email protected]
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