Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art
Organization name
Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art
Responsible Person
Parent OrgUnit
Organization Type
Department
Description
The Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art was founded in1983 and since then has had a successful course in Higher Education, during which it has contributed as a pioneering Department to the formation and development of the scientific field of Cultural Heritage Conservation. It is now the only Department in Greek Higher Education in this demanding field. The Department has contributed in shaping the profession of Conservator of Antiquities and Works of Art in Greece and internationally.
The Department awards:
Bachelor’s degree in “Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art” (240 ECTS)
Master’s degree (MSc) in “Conservation of Cultural Heritage” (90 ECTS)
Master’s degree (MA) in “Musem Studies” (90 ECTS)
Doctoral degree (PhD)
And Postdoctoral Research positions
Professional development of graduates
The graduates of the Department are recognised professionals and practice the profession of conservator after obtaining a professional license by the Ministry of Culture. They work at the public sector (Ministry of Culture – Ministry of Education), private conservation ateliers, private cultural institutions and collections. They are engaged in technical examination, conservation and restoration studies and conservation applications of archaeological finds, historical objects and works of art.
Admission to the Department
Admission to the Higher Education of Greece is based on the system of entrance examinations, which are set one-time every year by the Ministry of Education. The Department accepts students from:
– General High Schools – Field 2: Science and Technology
– Vocational High Schools – Field 16: Applied Arts
Admission to the Department requires an examination of the special courses of sketching and architectural drawing.
Curriculum
The curriculum is organised in such a way that offers scientific, artistic and technological background. The curriculum provides theoretical and practical training in the fields related to the documentation, conservation and protection of archaeological finds, historical objects and works of art. Graduates are able to apply directly and effectively the scientific, technological and artistic knowledge and skills. In this way, conservation work contributes not only to the preservation of artefacts, but also to a deeper understanding of the historical, social and artistic events to which they relate.
The Department awards:
Bachelor’s degree in “Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art” (240 ECTS)
Master’s degree (MSc) in “Conservation of Cultural Heritage” (90 ECTS)
Master’s degree (MA) in “Musem Studies” (90 ECTS)
Doctoral degree (PhD)
And Postdoctoral Research positions
Professional development of graduates
The graduates of the Department are recognised professionals and practice the profession of conservator after obtaining a professional license by the Ministry of Culture. They work at the public sector (Ministry of Culture – Ministry of Education), private conservation ateliers, private cultural institutions and collections. They are engaged in technical examination, conservation and restoration studies and conservation applications of archaeological finds, historical objects and works of art.
Admission to the Department
Admission to the Higher Education of Greece is based on the system of entrance examinations, which are set one-time every year by the Ministry of Education. The Department accepts students from:
– General High Schools – Field 2: Science and Technology
– Vocational High Schools – Field 16: Applied Arts
Admission to the Department requires an examination of the special courses of sketching and architectural drawing.
Curriculum
The curriculum is organised in such a way that offers scientific, artistic and technological background. The curriculum provides theoretical and practical training in the fields related to the documentation, conservation and protection of archaeological finds, historical objects and works of art. Graduates are able to apply directly and effectively the scientific, technological and artistic knowledge and skills. In this way, conservation work contributes not only to the preservation of artefacts, but also to a deeper understanding of the historical, social and artistic events to which they relate.