CERTIFICATE IN CULTURAL CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION

The core goal of the St John International University Certificate in Cultural Conservation and Preservation is to offer our students a thorough introduction to the professional field of cultural heritage preservation. The course of study includes an introduction to the history and philosophy of preservation, an introduction to the hands-on techniques involved, and an introduction to the structure and opportunities of the professional field itself. In the SJIU Certificate Program in Cultural Conservation and Preservation we give our students a clear understanding of the professional field so that each student can really know what to expect and how to be prepared.

This certificate offers students a truly unique way of exploring a career path they might wish to pursue and most importantly it is a way to experience first-hand preservation and conservation techniques in the remarkable contexts of the historic Castello della Rovere of Vinovo and the Castello Reynaudi of Costigliole Saluzzo.

The Certificate is granted on the completion of five (5) courses for a total of fifteen (15) credits. Program Courses: Five courses (15 CH)

a. ObligatoryCourses:Threecourses(9CH)
DFA-CPC/1010 - History of Materials and Techniques
DFA-CPC/1100 - History and Philosophy of Conservation and Preservation
DFA-CPC/1200 - Introduction to the Professional Field of Preservation and Conservation

b. Elective Courses: Two courses (6 CH). Students must choose two courses from the below list of Laboratory courses:
DFA-CPC/2010 - Introduction to Fresco Technique and Restoration
DFA-CPC/2100 - Introduction to Painting Conservation and Preservation
DFA-CPC/2200 - Introduction to Stone and Masonry Conservation and Preservation
DFA-CPC/2300 - Introduction to Wood Conservation and Preservation