BA (Hons) Conservation: Stone, Wood & Decorative Surfaces

Program Overview

This intensive BA (Hons) program in Conservation: Stone, Wood & Decorative Surfaces focuses on the restoration and preservation of 3D cultural objects, including stone, wood, plaster, and terracotta. Students engage in live projects with artifacts from renowned institutions and collectors, learning all phases of conservation practice. The program also emphasizes the conservation of decorative surfaces such as gilding and polychromy.

Program Outline

BA (Hons) Conservation: Stone, Wood & Decorative Surfaces

Degree Overview:

The program teaches all phases of conservation practice, from examination and state-of-the-art analysis to proposal and documentation, treatment, and future care recommendations.

A two-year Diploma of Higher Education in Conservation: Stone, Wood & Decorative Surfaces

is also available, covering the same specialist syllabus as the first two years of the BA (Hons) program. This is a good alternative for those who prefer a shorter program or want to enhance existing skills and knowledge.

Outline:

• The program focuses on the conservation and restoration of 3D cultural objects in stone, wood, plaster, and terracotta.
• Students will learn all phases of conservation practice, from examination and analysis to treatment and future care.
• The program emphasizes the conservation of decorative surfaces such as gilding, polychromy, lacquer, japanning, and the conservation of ornate frames.
• Students will complete challenging live projects working on cultural artifacts loaned by leading public and private institutions, as well as individual collectors.

Other:

• The program is housed at City & Guilds of London Art School, located at 124 Kennington Park Road, London SE11 4DJ.
• The school is a registered charity (no.
1144708) and company (no. 7817519).
• Links to the program website, open days, fees and funding, course details, why study here, tutors, facilities, student work, what alumni say, industry links, and the conservation blog are provided.
• The school's website design and development are by Work-Form and Lilo, respectively.