ObjectivesIt offers a unique mix of academic tuition and exposure to London’s huge and dynamic art market. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the course leads to entry to the RICS as probationary member.
Entry requirementsIf you are interested in developing a career in the arts market, particularly in the appraisal of both fine and decorative arts and other artefacts, this exciting new course is ideal.
Academic titleArts Market Appraisal (Professional Practice) MA
Course descriptionWhat will you study?
With an emphasis on understanding how the art market functions, you will be introduced to a wide range of businesses, collections and professionals. You will also study the economic and legal context within which professional practice is grounded, and gain the ability to apply techniques related to the evaluation of objects in a practice environment. There will be the opportunity for you to develop your knowledge of particular specialist areas of the art market, which might include anything from antiquities to cutting-edge contemporary art.
Course structure
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Core modules
-Art and Law
-Professional Practice2
-The Arts Market3
-Materialising Histories I : Images, Objects & Environments
Research modules
-Conference Paper4
-Dissertation5
-Research Concepts for the Arts Appraiser6
-Research Proposal for Dissertation7