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The
British Museum Diploma in Asian Art
The Postgraduate Diploma offers five independent, three month full-time
courses, any number or combination of which can be taken. You may begin
the programme in September, January or April. The Post-graduate Diploma
is awarded to any student who successfully completes three selected modules
within a period of four years.
The syllabus is designed for the student to acquire a broad understanding
of the classical, fine and decorative arts of Asia, setting these cultures
in their historical and religious contexts. Students will also be trained
in visual analysis and the acquisition of certain museum skills. Students
are not required to have any knowledge of the arts of Asia, but should
have a serious interest in the study of the area.
Issues and themes dealt with in weekly lectures are developed further
through frequent visits to museum collections, revision sessions and an
exhibition project.
Course
Aims
o To develop a sound visual method for analysing and documenting works
of art
o To develop visual skills through the direct examination of objects
o To develop research skills using primary and secondary sources
o To develop writing and communication skills: to formulate and structure
an
academic viewpoint and to use visual analysis to support
and document this argument
o To develop in students an understanding of certain museum skills such
as:
1 Knowledge of materials, construction techniques
and issues of conservation
2 Accessing archives and storage in museums
3 Exhibition strategy, including the interpretation
of material culture in exhibitions
4 Putting material objects in their cultural
context
Course
Structure
o Lectures given by museum curators,university academics and international
experts
o Weekly review sessions with course tutors: involves revision, slide
tests and project work
o Lectures (generally from 10.00 to 15.30) four days a week
o Regular access to collections at The British Museum and guided visits
to other museums
o Field trips
o Formal and informal tutorials
o Fridays for individual research
Student
Assessment
Students are required for each module to:
o Write two essays of 3000 words
o Sit a three hour written examination
Academic
Qualifications
Those who successfully complete a single module will be awarded a Certificate.
Students who successfully complete three modules will be awarded the Postgraduate
Diploma.
Credit
points
In addition to the award of the Postgraduate Certificate for success in
individual modules, students may receive on request a transcript detailing
the period of study on the programme, the modules taken and the overall
marks achieved. The transcript may be supplemented by additional information
with respect to the length of study and the educational level of the modules,
as required. (A charge will be levied by the awarding institution for
issuing transcripts).
Course
location.
The administration of courses is based at The British Museum Education
Department, 38 Russell Square, London WC1B 3DG, close to London's major
concentration of public and private galleries and within walking distance
of the specialist library at SOAS, the Percival David Foundation and the
British Library.
Course
Syllabus
The Post Graduate Diploma is taught over three twelve-week terms. The
five courses offered are:
o The
Classical and Decorative Arts of the Islamic world
(23 April- July, 2001)
o The
Classical and Decorative Arts of India
(September - December, 2001 and September - December,
2002)
o The
Classical and Decorative Arts of China
(January - March, 2002)
o The
Classical and Decorative Arts of the Islamic world or
The Classical and Decorative Arts
of Japan & Korea
(April - July, 2002)
o The
Classical and Decorative Arts of China or
The
Classical and Decorative Arts of South East Asia.
(January - March, 2003)
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