The Institute of Conservation is an internationally renowned center of
competence regarding conservation-restoration matters, as well as regarding the preservation of art and cultural assets. The
four study programmes available specialise in the conservation-restoration of paintings, objects, textile, and stone. In addition,
there are options to specialise in the conservation of archaeological finds, or in the conservation of modern and contemporary
art.
Significant priorities of the conservation sciences central to the Institute are the consideration of art
technological and cultural historical viewpoints, the application of up-to-date work and research methods, the development
of preventive and long-term conservation strategies, the maintenance of collections and exhibitions, the thoughtful handling
of conservation materials, the inclusion of ethical criteria, plus providing training in a transdisciplinary-methodical thinking
process.
STUDIESThe
diploma degree programme of Conservation
is based on project work and practical relevance. With the help of various praxis oriented projects – such as individual restorations,
interventions on monuments, and central engagement with collection‘s holdings – students are introduced methodically and step
by step into the subject of conservation-restoration; they acquire practical experience and gain conservation-scientific competence.
More information on the diploma degree programmeThe
Joint Master Programme of
Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management with the Silpakorn University International
College in Thailand offers graduates of Conservation-Restoration the opportunity, effective from 2020, to enhance their skills
and broaden their knowledge base. This programme pursues an innovative transcultural and interdisciplinary approach. The focus
is on project management, research, and teaching at an international level as well as the preservation of cultural assets
in the European and the Asian region.
More information on the Master
ProgrammeDoctoral programmeThe objective of the Doctoral degree programme
at the University of Applied Arts Vienna is to contribute – through guided but independently conducted research – to the development
of the sciences in the disciplines represented at the University. In the Doctoral programme, students are to acquire the ability
to solve complex scientific problems in foundational and applied research at a high international level in accordance with
recognised scientific standards. The duration of the doctoral degree programme is (at least) 6 semesters. During this time,
courses that are determined within the framework of the dissertation agreement are to be completed.
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information on the Doctoral programmeHOW TO APPLYAll
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