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Textile Conservation – (M.Phil.)
University of Glasgow
School of Culture and Creative Arts
| Location: | Glasgow / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Glasgow
You will take core courses over two semesters in each year, with a work placement in the summer between the first and second years. You will write up your dissertation over the second summer and submit it at the end of August.
The core courses will develop an understanding of
* the practical skills used in textile conservation
* related practical skills including dyeing and photography
* the science underpinning textile deterioration and conservation treatments
* preventive conservation techniques
* the technological, cultural, historic and aesthetic contexts of textile artefacts
* the place of conservation in the wider cultural sector.
Core courses
* Research methods
* Principles and practice: core skills and ethics
* Material cultures
* Principles and practice: developing skills
* Preventive conservation
* Understanding textiles: technology
* Principles and practice: advanced skills
* Conservation in practice
* Deconstructing the artefact
* Principles and practice: conservation projects
* Professional practice
* Project management.
Contents
You will take core courses over two semesters in each year, with a work placement in the summer between the first and second years. You will write up your dissertation over the second summer and submit it at the end of August.
The core courses will develop an understanding of
* the practical skills used in textile conservation
* related practical skills including dyeing and photography
* the science underpinning textile deterioration and conservation treatments
* preventive conservation techniques
* the technological, cultural, historic and aesthetic contexts of textile artefacts
* the place of conservation in the wider cultural sector.
Core courses
* Research methods
* Principles and practice: core skills and ethics
* Material cultures
* Principles and practice: developing skills
* Preventive conservation
* Understanding textiles: technology
* Principles and practice: advanced skills
* Conservation in practice
* Deconstructing the artefact
* Principles and practice: conservation projects
* Professional practice
* Project management.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* An Honours degree, at 2.1 or above, or international equivalent.
* GCSE /Higher/international equivalent Chemistry qualification. A pass in the International Academic Projects distance-learning course Chemistry for Conservators is an acceptable alternative. See .
* Good manual skills – demonstrated by examples, preferably of stitching – examples are brought to interview.
* Previous conservation or museum experience is not an essential requirement, although it is necessary to demonstrate an interest in this work. It is recommended that candidates visit local conservation laboratories to gain a good insight into the type of work that goes on. Contact details can be provided.
English language If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. For this programme you will need to meet the general English Language requirement. See
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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