This intensive vocational course will introduce you to a range of practical skills, knowledge and ethical decisions necessary to undertake restoration and conservation work. You will understand good craftsmanship, scientific argument and the cultural value of the job in hand. The importance of life-long learning and professional development will be conveyed and you will be encouraged to join professional and trade associations. You will also have the opportunity to be considered for annual prizes and awards. Several tutors are practicing furniture restorers, bringing unique insight into the practice of furniture restoration.
Level 1 prepares you for higher level study. Modules include: Cabinet Making; Carving and Gliding; History and Furniture Design; Essential Craft Skills for the Restorer; Identifying Materials; Objective Drawing; Technical Drawing; Veneering and Marquetry.
Level 2 increasingly addresses employability and professional practice. Modules include: Finishing Skills; Fine metalwork; Professional Development; Restoration Modules; Surface Coatings; Upholstery Restoration; A major restoration project.
External links include: Thriving commercial furniture restoration practices such as Plowden & Smith; Institutions such as The National Trust, English Heritage, and The World Monument Fund; National and local museums and collections such as The Victoria and Albert Museum, The British Museum, The British Museum, The National Portrait Gallery, The Tate, The Royal Collection, The Wallace Collection and the Geffrye and Foundling Museums.
You should have at least 80 points from one or more A-Levels in a relevant subject, with three other subjects at GCSE, including English; or a BTEC National Diploma or Certificate in a relevant subject. Applications from mature students are warmly welcomed. Those with none of the above qualifications may be considered after interview where they have demonstrated their ability to be successful in the course. For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
A Progression Agreement is a formal arrangement between two or more
education providers. It spells out what a learner needs to do to be
considered for a place on a named programme of study. Progression Agreements
may vary in the conditions they specify but they all aim to give guaranteed
pathways into higher education.
Advice on courses and careers:-
The Creative Way IAG team provides a specialist service for anyone
interested in finding out about courses and careers in the creative and
cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
Parents/ Carers, Tutors and Careers Advisers via email, phone or organised
workshops and 1 to 1 sessions.
To find out more, visit our IAG page on this site on
http://www.creativeway.org.uk/IAG Or contact one of our career advisers: Matt Ball 07889 001764
m.ball@uel.ac.uk or Sarah
Comerford 07515 051509
s.comerford@uel.ac.uk