Department of Art Conservation

Art Conservation

Telephone: (302) 831-3489
https://www.artcons.udel.edu/

Faculty Listing: https://www.artcons.udel.edu/faculty/ud-faculty

The University of Delaware’s Art Conservation department offers the only undergraduate degree in art conservation taught solely by professional conservators! his degree program equips students for careers in museums and further studies in fields such as the conservation of cultural heritage, historic preservation, museum studies, library science, and related areas. Cultural heritage includes objects significant to humans-from photographs and archival documents, to decorative and fine art objects like paintings, from clothing and domestic possessions to archaeological and natural history specimens and more! Our educational philosophy, encapsulated in our Value Statement, emphasizes the development of professionals adept at analyzing, treating, and conserving cultural artifacts by bridging arts, humanities, and sciences.

Working closely with an advisor, students elect courses in the departments of anthropology, art, art conservation, art history, botany, chemistry, history, and many others. After successful completion of foundational courses ARTC 301 , ARTC 302 , and ARTC 185 , majors participate in at least two on- or off-site internships. Courses in the materials and techniques of art and craft, preventive conservation and documentation, science, and conservation ethics are required. Students in this program must earn a minimum of a C- in all required courses.

Programs

Major

Art Conservation (BA)

Honors Degree

Art Conservation Honors (HBA)