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Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of the Fakes and Forgeries course offered by Cranfield University you will be able to:
- Evaluate the basic functioning of the art market
- Construct a critical stance regarding the legal roles of various players and the part that science can play
- Critically assess the various scientific and non-scientific techniques
- Design sampling strategies and propose techniques which are of most use
- Create and manage a specific investigation of art objects to successfully formulate a reasoned and balanced conclusion.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The art world
- Collectors, auction houses and museums
- Legal aspects of antiquities and antiques
- Object and material types (stone, ceramic, glass, metal, pigment, organics)
- Scientific versus stylistic analysis
- Special considerations of sampling
- Quasi-non destructive and no-destructive techniques
- Relative and absolute dating
- Provenancing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Please enquire for course dates
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Forensic Science View 21 other Short Courses in Forensic Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is suitable for those who work within the art world who require an understanding of the principles of forensic and scientific investigations into art objects.
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
1540 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1540 GBP for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
1540 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1540 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
700 - 1300 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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