Graduates of the Master’s in Art Conservation from Queen’s have continued on to become leaders in museums, universities, art galleries, and private practices around the world. Our coursework gives graduates a solid foundation from which to specialize in an area of their choosing or to work with a broad array of cultural artifacts.
Museum Conservation
Our faculty members draw upon their years of experience at major international museums to help students explore the myriad of roles that conservation plays at institutions. During their studies at Queen’s, students will also gain experience working with local museums in order to conserve and care for artifacts.
Materials and Technical Research
Graduates will have completed a research project of their choosing during their second year at Queen’s. Under the guidance of the conservation and science faculty, research can be published in journals and presented at national conferences. Many of our graduates have continued after graduation to create discipline-wide protocols and high-impact research.
Consulting and Private Practice
Renowned guest lecturers and faculty members provide students with insights into planning and executing successful projects. In tandem with summer internships with internationally-recognized institutions and conservators in private practice, graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to work in the private sector.
Archaeological Conservation
Many students spend their summer terms on digs, gaining an in-depth understanding of archaeological conservation. This knowledge is cemented with access to ancient artifacts belonging to Queen’s University’s Dinacopoulos collection—a donation in 2001 by the estate of Olga Dinacopoulos. These exciting artifacts are available for both treatment and study.
Preventive Conservation
A comprehensive course is devoted to the practice of preventive conservation, which allows for the protection of artifacts by controlling environmental, handling, and storage variables. Methods of preservation are also examined during core lecture and laboratory courses, preparing graduates to tackle these issues in the field.