Prospectus - Courtauld Institute of Art
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Prospectus - Courtauld Institute of Art
THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 1 Contents Director’s welcome 3 About us 4 Courtauld Graduate Diploma 6 in the History of Art Postgraduate Diploma 7 in the Conservation of Easel Paintings MA Buddhist Art: 8 History and Conservation MA Conservation of 9 Wall Paintings MA Curating the Art Museum 10 MA History of Art 11 Research Degrees 12 Postgraduate research 13 journal: immediations Admissions13 Study resources 14 Careers 16 Studying in London 18 Accommodation20 Student support 22 Fees & funding 24 Visit us 26 Contact information 26 2 THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 “Our vision is to open minds to the power of art as central to the human experience” Professor Deborah Swallow, Märit Rausing Director I am delighted you are considering The Courtauld Institute of Art for your postgraduate studies. The Courtauld is a worldleading centre for the study of art history, curating and conservation. We have a world-class faculty of art historians and conservationists dedicated to specialised research-led teaching. At the heart of The Courtauld is its Gallery, which boasts a stunning art collection and innovative programme of exhibitions. It has been enriched over the years and is recognised as one of the world’s greatest small art museums. Our extensive collections and libraries constitute a unique asset and unrivalled resource, contributing to an exceptional environment for postgraduate study. Our emphasis on research is core to our ethos and we run a continuous programme of talks, seminars and conferences through The Sackler Research Forum, which strengthens connections with colleagues throughout the world. The Courtauld’s strength lies in it being a small, single-subject academic institution, providing students with an intimate environment in which to participate, develop their knowledge, and gain skills for employment in the arts sector and beyond. The Courtauld has over 7,000 alumni, many of whom occupy key positions as museum directors, curators, academics, conservators, critics, journalists, and various roles in the commercial art world. They include the Directors of the National Gallery, British Museum and Tate in London, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. I hope you will be inspired to join our dynamic community – we look forward to welcoming you. Professor Deborah Swallow Märit Rausing Director THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 3 A note from the President of the Students’ Union On behalf of the Courtauld Students’ Union, I would like to extend a warm welcome to those of you considering studying at The Courtauld Institute of Art. The experience offered by The Courtauld is undeniably unique. Aside from the unbeatable location, our small size allows you the opportunity to be yourself and stand out. Whether it’s running a society, curating a student exhibition or representing us on University Challenge, there are a hundred ways in which you can make your voice heard. From the moment you get here you will be a vital part of a dynamic community, of which the Students’ Union is the cornerstone. The role of our committee, which includes four dedicated postgraduate officers, is to offer students a strong system of support to help them realise their full potential. This is achieved by working closely with the staff, and is extended to both academic and extra-curricular activities to create an environment of communality and stability. This allows you to work towards gaining a degree from a worldclass university, but you will also start to build a life and career in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. 86.2% of Courtauld postgraduate students go into graduatelevel work or study Higher than UCL, St Andrews, Warwick and York (Latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey, 2013–14) At Somerset House you will be in the heart of London with access to some of the best museums and galleries in the world, including our own Courtauld Gallery. As you spend more time in the city you will discover the sheer number of opportunities that lie on our doorstep. Courtauld students are members of a vast network of scholars and alumni, who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience. Our famed social events, including the Christmas Party and Summer Ball, are great places to meet a whole host of past and present students. Greg Wilkinson President of the Courtauld Students’ Union About Us 4 THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 Number one for History of Art The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 The Courtauld as an institution leads the whole higher education sector for research quality, and is ranked highest for History of Art Latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory Sub-Panel The Courtauld Institute of Art, an independent college of the University of London, was founded by Samuel Courtauld, Viscount Lee, and Sir Robert Witt in 1932 as the UK’s first university department devoted to the study of art. The Courtauld was originally housed in Portman Square, Marylebone, where it soon established itself as a beacon of scholarship in art history, conservation and curating. In 1989 we moved to our current home in Somerset House – eighteenth-century London’s greatest public building, and the original home of the Royal Academy of Arts. As The Courtauld grew, a new location was necessary and we moved to our current home in Somerset House in 1989. Today, The Courtauld hosts a population of 500plus students ranging from BA to PhD; our small size means that you can meet students from all courses and years. THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 5 Postgraduate Programmes 3. The Topic Course The Graduate Diploma Topic is taken in the autumn term and provides a detailed examination of a building (such as Westminster Abbey or Canterbury Cathedral), or of a focused group of art objects – limited by period, place and/ or medium – that are available for study in London and its environs. Involving a group of no more than ten students who meet for two hours once weekly, most Topic sessions take place in front of the original objects. The options offered change annually, but recently have included: Graphic Arts of the Italian Renaissance; Exploring Early Modern Northern Works in London Collections; Techniques and Meanings in TwentiethCentury Art; and Late Antiquity to Byzantium in London Collections. Courtauld Graduate Diploma in the History of Art Intake: 27 students Duration: One year, full-time Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Students will normally have achieved a good 2.1, considered to be an overall average 65% or above. Structure The Graduate Diploma is structured into five elements: 1. The Foundations Lecture Course Foundations consists of a series of 54 lectures given by Courtauld staff, and offers an introduction to a selected range of major monuments, themes and issues in the history of art from classical antiquity to the present. The lectures are divided into nine blocks, of which six normally focus on different aspects of the Western tradition, one on the historic arts of Islam, and one on the Global Contemporary; the remaining block addresses the physical history of works of art, and attendant issues of conservation. The components of this menu may be modified from one year to the next. The Foundations lectures are supported by weekly discussion classes, which give students the opportunity to analyse the arguments proposed in the lectures, develop critical skills, and raise any questions they may have. 4. Period Course Period Courses examine the art or architectural production of a country or region within defined chronological limits, thus offering students the chance either to deepen the understanding they may have gained from Foundations, or to explore an altogether new area. In addition to communicating a body of knowledge, the course also invites students to scrutinise a focused corpus of art-historical literature, and to familiarise themselves with historic and current debates. The options offered change annually, but recently have included: Imagery and Identity in the SeventeenthCentury Netherlands; Conflicts within Russian Art and Culture, 1898–1953; Image Making and the Medieval Imagination; and History of New Media Postgra Program Overview: The Graduate Diploma is a concentrated form of the undergraduate degree and gives graduates of other disciplines the opportunity to transfer their skills to the study of art history. 6 2. The Frameworks Lecture Course Frameworks provides a challenging introduction to art-historical methodologies, ranging from biography, formalism, and iconology to Marxism, psychoanalysis, and post-colonial theory. These will provide the focus for a series of lectures that explore the intellectual underpinnings of the discipline, which inform the debates that continue to enliven the work that we do. In the more intimate context of the weekly discussion classes, students will be asked to articulate their own critical understanding of the approaches discussed by the various lecturers and covered in the assigned readings; here they will also be invited to think about defining their own methodological stance. THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 5. The Assessed Essay This provides an opportunity to undertake a more substantial piece of independent research. It allows students to engage with an extended treatment of an object or issue on a subject of their choice. Postgraduate Programmes Postgraduate Diploma in the Conservation of Easel Paintings Intake: 5 students Duration: Three years, full-time Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in art history, fine art or science. Students will normally have achieved a good 2.1, considered to be an overall average 65% or above. Overview: The three-year course is a rigorous programme that combines conservation theory and practice, involving subject-based learning and problem-solving practical work. The course content is relevant to all aspects of painting conservation and incorporates historical and contemporary practice. It includes interventionist conservation practice, preventative conservation, collections management, conservation science and conservation research. Structure With about 15 students in total, each working on two or three paintings, the Conservation Department is an exceptionally busy place and a lively forum for the exchange of ideas and the exploration of treatment options, actively encouraged through regular ‘work in progress’ meetings. Second year The second year focuses on developing knowledge, skills and approaches. Teaching is primarily in the studio, with projects designed to develop an understanding of conservation practice. Students develop problem-solving skills grounded in theoretical understanding, and explore how to apply them in practice to a specific painting. Students work independently under continuous supervision. Students also work in a team on an environmental survey which might focus on a problematic room, house, gallery or other space where paintings are displayed. At the end of the survey, students produce a report and practical recommendations. A research project in the first term provides an opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of conservation and prepare for a professional career path. Topics may be technical, philosophical, analytical or practical. Projects are publicly presented at an annual conference (Gerry Hedley Student Symposium) that brings together students from all three programmes in the UK that study the conservation of easel paintings. The projects often achieve such high standards that they are published in conservation journals or at international conferences. aduate mmes First year The first year provides a foundation of knowledge – visual and practical skills on which students will build over the duration of the course. Classes and lectures cover the following topics: the history of artists’ materials and techniques; the deterioration of paintings and preventative conservation/ environmental control; documentation and technical examination of paintings; methods and materials of conservation and conservation practice. There is either a basic science course (for arts graduates) or a prescribed selection of art history lectures (for science graduates). Time is divided approximately equally between the classroom and studio. Practical work starts with the group making replicas before students work individually on paintings under continuous supervision. This will commence from the end of the first term. Topics from the first year are studied in greater depth, including the identification and analysis of artists’ materials and techniques; developments in the structural conservation of paintings on canvas and on panel; and new methods of cleaning paintings and varnish removal. In order to place the studies in the broadest context of historical and contemporary practice, there are visits to conservation studios and scientific departments in the national museums and the independent sector. In the second and third years, there are study trips abroad to centres of excellence. Third year The third year focuses on research and increasingly advanced problem-solving, planning and critical judgement. During the spring and summer terms students return to practical work and the completion of their treatments. By the third year students should be able to take a lead in formulating treatment proposals and discussing alternatives but the level of supervision from previous years is maintained. On graduating, students will be: • Fully aware of the practical and varied issues surrounding easel painting conservation • Knowledgeable about a specific artist or period techniques • Professional practitioners in easel conservation After graduation you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitude to work within a professional framework in either the public or the independent sector. Students are expected to gain command of the theoretical, conceptual and technical frameworks of conservation and be able to apply their knowledge and skills independently within a professional ethical framework. THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 7 Postgraduate Programmes MA Buddhist Art: History and Conservation Intake: 8 students Duration: One year, full-time Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Students will normally have achieved a good 2.1, considered to be an overall average 65% or above. All applicants are expected to have an effective knowledge of English, both spoken and written. For applicants whose first language is not English, we require proof of English proficiency. Overview: This unique MA is offered by The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Centre for Buddhist Art and Conservation at The Courtauld. It combines teaching in the key tenets of Buddhism, the history of Buddhist art, and the making and conservation of Buddhist art. Taught by a wide range of specialists, it includes a field trip to conservation and management projects in Asia. Drawing on The Courtauld’s research and conservation work in Bhutan, China and India, this MA is specifically designed to equip students with knowledge of: 8 • the central concepts and tenets of Buddhism, and their historical diffusion; • the history of Buddhist art in its various religious, social, cultural and political contexts; • the making of various types of Buddhist art; • the approaches to the conservation of Buddhist art, and an understanding of the ethical, technical and administrative contexts; • conservation and management projects on Buddhist art in Asia through on-site exposure. Structure Teaching is concentrated in three 11-week terms Term one • Key tenets of Buddhism through its arts • History of Buddhist art • The making and conservation of Buddhist art Term two • History of Buddhist art • The Making and Conservation of Buddhist Art • Regional Buddhism • Field trip to the Musée Guimet, Paris Term three • Field trip to Asia • Dissertation Term four • Dissertation THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 Supervision of the dissertation begins in the summer months (June – September). Students undertake a dissertation which should consider an aspect of the original techniques, conservation, management, curating, history or use of Buddhist art or material culture. The MA provides a comprehensive grounding in the history of Buddhism, Buddhist art and its conservation for those intending to pursue further specialist conservation, and for others who wish to proceed into related fields such as art-historical research, curating, or sitemanagement. Postgraduate Programmes conservation – from technical examination, environmental assessment and diagnostic investigations, through passive and remedial interventions. MA Conservation of Wall Paintings Status: 8 students Duration: Three years, full-time This programme accepts students once every three years. Next intake is 2019/20 Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in arts, humanities or sciences. Students will normally have achieved a good 2.1, considered to be an overall average 65% or above. Language skills are desirable but not required. No previous experience necessary, but knowledge of wall painting conservation is useful. Overview: The MA in Conservation of Wall Paintings is a three-year course, designed to promote teamwork across the various disciplines that make up this specialist area of conservation. This programme accepts new students once every three years. The next intake will be for the 2016–17 academic year. The course provides graduates with an understanding of the methodologies and technical aspects of conservation as well as how to assess the historical and physical aspects of wall paintings and how this relates to their environmental context. It is an intense course. The first two years cover a lot of the fundamentals and are a mix of taught and practical sessions. The final year is devoted wholly to fieldwork and individual research projects. Fieldwork • In China, we work in collaboration with the Dunhuang Academy and the Getty Conservation Institute at the extraordinary site of Dunhuang, with some 500 painted cave temples, dating from the 5th to the 14th centuries. • In India, in collaboration with the Mehrangarh Museum Trust, we have an ongoing project at the Nagaur Fort in Rajasthan, where fascinating paintings in various royal palaces present a wide range of conservation challenges. • In the Mediterranean, projects have included the conservation of medieval and later paintings in Ibiza, of Renaissance and Baroque paintings in Malta, and of Byzantine paintings in four churches in the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus. Of these, our programme at the monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis continues with conservation of the important 13thcentury and later wall paintings. Structure First year This consists of formal teaching devoted principally to: • conservation science • technology of wall paintings • theory and practice of conservation • history of wall painting and its conservation and documentation. The teaching starts with fundamentals, so that previous experience in science or art history (though desirable) is not required. Conservation history, theory, materials and practice are taught both in formal courses and in practical sessions (one day each week), culminating in a period of six to eight weeks in the field at the end of the year. Associated with the teaching are numerous site visits to study wall paintings and conservation problems first-hand. Second year Specialised courses concentrate on scientific examination, environmental causes of deterioration, and the cleaning and consolidation of wall paintings. These courses include teaching by leading international specialists, and they are integrated closely with the departmental conservation programmes. In addition to projects incorporated in the MA curriculum, the Department has further fieldwork and research projects that enrich the students’ learning environment, as at Petra, Jordan, where a programme to conserve the hugely important Nabataean wall paintings began in 2007, and in Bhutan, where a study of the technology of the wall paintings aims to lead to their improved care. Unique facilities The Courtauld’s Conservation of Wall Paintings Department is equipped with its own laboratories and specialist library. It also houses important research collections of wall painting fragments and samples, as well as the archive of the National Survey of Medieval Wall Painting. Close collaboration with scientists and conservators in national museums and heritage organisations offers further opportunities for training and research. Third year The final year is devoted wholly to fieldwork and individual research projects. The MA is exceptional in that all the travel and accommodation costs for fieldwork are paid by the Department. Fieldwork is scheduled throughout the three years and makes up about 50% of the course work. MA students participate in departmental conservation programmes, which in recent years have been located in China, India and the Mediterranean. These projects provide maximum individual supervision and are designed to include all aspects of THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 9 Postgraduate Programmes MA Curating the Art Museum Intake: 12 students Duration: One year, full-time Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Students will normally have achieved a good 2.1, considered to be an overall average 65% or above, with at least one specialist module in the history of art. Overview: This programme is an excellent entry point for a career in museums and galleries. It puts the physical object at the heart of curatorial training whilst placing specialist knowledge firmly within the context of the modern museum. The course offers a unique balance of seminars, hands-on experience and work placements, focusing on the expanding remit of the art curator in the 21st century. The programme provides unrivalled access to exceptional resources, drawing on The Courtauld’s own academic faculty, conservation department, Gallery and collection, as well as making the most of its close links with other London museums, galleries, collections and curators. Structure Term one • Conservation, Presentation and Access: Ethics and Practice • History and Theory of Museums • Virtual Display • Contemporary Approaches to the Museum • Work placement Term two • Virtual Display • Exhibition project • Text and Interpretation Term three • Dissertation • Exhibition project • Leadership session • Four-day study trip to Europe The Second Hand: Reworked Art Over Time exhibition by MA Curating students. The MA is designed to: • Expand graduates’ art historical interests, expertise and scholarship • Develop their experience of curatorship and their active engagement with collections and exhibitions • Prepare graduates to contribute to the future of the art museum profession. 10 THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 Postgraduate Programmes MA History of Art Intake: 160 students Duration: One year, full-time Entry Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a humanities subject. Students will normally have achieved a good 2.1, considered to be an overall average 65% or above. Language skills are sometimes necessary depending on desired special option. Overview: The hallmark of the MA History of Art is its intensive and specialised nature. Studying for the MA at The Courtauld is a rewarding experience and an excellent gateway to working in the art sector or undertaking further study in the discipline. Structure The taught section of the programme is made up of two elements: • A special option in which one particular area is studied in considerable depth in groups of up to ten. This accounts for the majority of the teaching time. • A core module which focuses on art historical methods and techniques, and their application to the area of specialisation. This section is taught to all MA students together and accounts for 10% of teaching time. Special Option The MA History of Art programme is designed around the study of specific Special Options and is taught by leading academics. The programme frequently incorporates new Special Options, with recent additions ranging from medieval architecture to early modern Persianate painting to contemporary Chinese art. Students follow one option only and select their preferences from a list that changes annually. Below is the proposed list for 2016–17. For the most up-todate information and detailed course descriptions visit: courtauld.ac.uk/study/ postgraduate/mahistory-art Classical, Byzantine and Medieval • Seeing Sienese Art: Responses to the Works of a Medieval City – Professor Joanna Cannon • Byzantium and its Rivals: Art, Display and Cultural Identity in the Christian and Islamic Mediterranean – Dr Antony Eastmond • Making and Meaning in the Art of the Middle Ages – Professor John Lowden • Arts of Intimacy? Jews, Christians and Muslims in Medieval Spain – Dr Tom Nickson Renaissance • Continuity and Innovation: Reframing Italian Renaissance Art from Masaccio to Michelangelo – Dr Scott Nethersole, Dr Guido Rebecchini and Dr Paula Nuttall Early Modern • Art, Object, Sense: Crossings in Anthropology and Art History. The case of 18th-Century France – Professor Katie Scott • Print Culture and Early Modern Arts – Dr Sheila McTighe • Bodies of Knowledge in the Early Modern Netherlands 1540–1660 – Professor Joanna Woodall • Modernity and Antiquity in British Architecture, 1615–1815 – Professor Christine Stevenson • Persian Painting and Transcultural Visuality: From the Mongols to the Safavids – Dr Sussan Babaie Modern and Contemporary • Victorian Science and Aesthetic Movement Art – Professor Caroline Arscott • The Male Body in 19th-Century European Art – Dr Satish Padiyar • New York – London – Paris, 1880–1940 – Professor David Peters Corbett • Documenting Fashion: Modernity, Film and Image in America and Europe, 1920– 60 – Dr Rebecca Arnold • Counter Cultures: Alternative Art in Eastern Europe and Latin America 1959–1989 – Dr Klara Kemp-Welch • Modernism After Postmodernism: 20th-Century Art and its Interpretation – Dr Gavin Parkinson • Experiencing Modernism: German Architecture and Design – Dr Robin Schuldenfrei • No Destruction, No Construction: Iconoclasm in Modern and Contemporary East Asian Art (1950–Present) – Dr Wenny Teo • Documentary Reborn: Photography, Film and Video in Global Contemporary Art – Professor Julian Stallabrass • Global Conceptualism: The Last AvantGarde or a New Beginning? – Professor Sarah Wilson • Making the Modern: Art and Visual Culture in Britain 1890–1970 – Dr Sarah Turner Special Options vary year to year and are subject to demand. The Courtauld reserves the right to make changes as necessary. THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 11 Postgraduate Programmes Research Degrees Intake: 20–30 students Duration: Three years, full-time Six years, part-time Entry requirements: PhD applicants are expected to hold a Masters degree in a subject relevant to their proposed research. Those with Masters awarded in the UK normally have received at least 70% in the dissertation or thesis; applicants from other countries should contact the Academic Registry for advice about our requirements. Prior to submitting an application, students must propose a research topic, and gain the agreement of the relevant tutor to supervise the project. There are strict limits on how many PhD students any one supervisor can take on in a given year. Overview: Our PhD programme is one of the largest and most renowned for art history and conservation. At any one time The Courtauld hosts over 100 research students at various stages in their research projects. We have great expectations of our PhD students, and recognise the value they bring to The Courtauld and its intellectual life. Our status as the leading centre for doctoral training in art history and conservation is recognised by our outstanding achievements in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), and by the large number of AHRC (now CHASE AHRC) funded awards for studentships we have been allocated over many years: more than half of our Home/EU PhD students have received full funding from this route. As a PhD student you will be part of a rich, vibrant and active research community, and will take full part in the academic life of The Courtauld. Our postgraduates take part in seminars, specialist reading groups, site visits, conferences and workshops, and contribute to The Sackler Research Forum’s intensive programme of cutting edge research and debate by scholars from across the world, including visiting professors, curators, conservation scientists and artists. They edit and produce a journal of postgraduate research, immediations, and are able to contribute to curatorial work in our gallery and print room. Our doctoral students have opportunities to gain professional experience by teaching at BA and MA level, and through work with our public programmes department. 12 Although we have a large body of PhD students, as a single-subject institution The Courtauld remains an intimate place where students and staff know each other well, and access to the faculty and other postdoctoral scholars is easy and frequent. The faculty who will make up your supervisory team will meet with you regularly, both formally to discuss drafts of your work, and informally at lectures and seminars, and the receptions held frequently after them. They will be responsible for guiding your research, helping plan, develop and shape your thesis, monitoring your progress and finding ways to support your project in whatever way they can – either though proposing particular training options, providing contacts for you in national and international museums or archives, and helping you develop your professional skills and experience, as well as your own network of scholars in your field. You can find out more about current faculty at The Courtauld. Visit: courtauld.ac.uk/ study/academic-staff Structure The PhD programme is structured to help you attain the required skills you need to undertake your research and to write your thesis, allowing you to build and maintain momentum and to complete your PhD thesis within the three, or at maximum fouryear time span allotted. First year You will take part in the skills course, a series of sessions that provide guidance on aspects of the PhD course and training such as referencing software, image management and photography, using social media in your research, presenting at conferences, teaching, publishing, and archival research. During the first year you may also take language classes. Some of these – Dutch and Latin for example – are organised by The Courtauld in-house; others will be on offer through other institutes in London, such as the London School of Economics, Kings College London, or the Goethe Institute. There are also important courses held at the University of London that develop historical and archival skills, palaeography, public speaking etc. Our CHASE partnership also provides access to a range of innovative training programmes: recently these have included ‘Material Witness’ and ‘Becoming a Public Intellectual’. Another important element of the first year programme are the sessions held by the visual arts community of scholars across the University of London, known as ReSkIN. These sessions provide an opportunity to meet other doctoral students in their field, and to attend sessions about writing and research on the visual arts. Alongside these various training events, you will attend the first-year seminar, which brings the entering PhD cohort together THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 to learn about methods and approaches to research, and to debate and share those methods, both theoretical and practical. In the first term this involves reading a different text each week, chosen by a student as representative of their material or approach; in the second term students present their own research topics to the group. In the third term of the first year you will submit your first-year monitoring paper. This consists of a chapter of your research, an outline of your thesis, and a plan for the next two years of work. It will be read by your supervisory team, and discussed at a formal meeting with them in early June. You have to pass this monitoring exercise to proceed to the following year. It is an important milestone in your PhD research, and the focus of your writing in the first year. Second year Students often take longer research or field-work trips abroad, and continue to develop languages and other skills. Students may also work as teaching assistants to build their professional experience. You will continue to meet regularly with your supervisory team, and there is a further monitoring event during the second year, which takes different forms in different period sections, but most often involves some sort of presentation of your research, usually to faculty and fellow research students. Third year In the final year the focus will be on completing and revising your chapters: this can be the most intensive year of writing. You will meet with your supervisory team regularly and will also be required to give a paper at the Postgraduate Symposium, to MA and PhD students and faculty from across The Courtauld. Postgraduate Programmes Postgraduate research journal: immediations immediations, the first peer-reviewed research journal to come out of The Courtauld, publishes innovative research from across the entire span of art history. Reflecting the strong research record of The Courtauld, immediations approaches the history of art from a wide range of perspectives, accommodating close reading of individual works of art and architecture, as well as broad theoretical issues. immediations welcomes articles from current and recent postgraduate students at The Courtauld. Visit: courtauld.ac.uk/immediations How to Apply Applicants may apply directly to The Courtauld for entry in 2016 by using our online application form, which opens on 15 October 2015. For further information and to check individual programme application deadlines visit: information courtauld.ac.uk/study/ postgraduate/postgraduate-how-to-apply International Students The Courtauld has a long tradition of welcoming students from many different countries around the world. Equivalency of qualifications We accept overseas qualifications equivalent to a 2.1 in a UK first degree (e.g. US applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above). For further advice on entrance requirements contact the Academic Registry: [email protected] English proficiency International students wishing to apply to The Courtauld, and for whom English is not their first language, must be able to demonstrate their competence in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy the UK Border Agency (UKBA) immigration requirements for English language before The Courtauld can issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for visa purposes. For applicants whose first language is not English, we require proof of English proficiency. As government guidance on English language test providers is subject to change, it is best to check The Courtauld’s website for the most-up-to-date information. THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 13 The Courtauld Gallery The Courtauld Gallery is one of London’s must-see art museums. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance to the twentieth century and beyond, and is displayed in the elegant setting of Somerset House, one of the city’s most dynamic cultural venues. The Courtauld Gallery is renowned for its unrivalled impressionist and post-impressionist paintings, including masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh and Gauguin, and the largest collection of Cézannes in the UK. It houses a major collection of Old Master paintings and is one of the few museums in the country to display a rich selection of early twentieth-century art. The Gallery also holds an outstanding collection of drawings and prints, and fine works of sculpture and decorative arts. The Courtauld Gallery regularly presents major exhibitions and special displays, which are consistently acclaimed for their outstanding quality and originality. The Gallery is at the heart of The Courtauld Institute of Art; it plays an important role in the capital’s cultural life and is part of London’s Museum Mile. To find out more about The Courtauld Gallery, including details about tours, talks and late night openings, visit: courtauld.ac.uk/gallery Study Resourc 14 THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 Prints and Drawings The Courtauld Gallery houses one of the most significant collections of works on paper in Britain, with approximately 7,000 drawings and watercolours and 20,000 prints ranging from the late Middle Ages to the twentieth-century avant-garde. This includes masterpieces by artists such as Dürer, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Turner, and provides coverage of major national schools and periods. Students are warmly welcome in the Prints and Drawings Study Room, which is also used for collections-based teaching. In January 2015, The Courtauld unveiled The Gilbert and Ildiko Butler Drawings Gallery, a new exhibition space for our collection. The Witt and Conway Photographic Libraries The Courtauld’s photographic libraries are valuable research collections used by staff and students as well as the general public. Together, the Witt and Conway libraries hold in excess of three million images. The Conway Library focuses on photographs of architecture, architectural drawings, sculpture and illuminated manuscripts as well as having sections devoted to metalwork, ivories, stained glass, panel and wall painting. The photographs cover examples from fifth century BC up to the present. The collection in the Witt Library includes photographs and reproductions of Western paintings, drawings and engravings from c.1200 to the present day. The Sackler Research Forum Students are encouraged to attend events hosted by The Sackler Research Forum, which is the hub of The Courtauld’s research community and attracts visiting speakers from around the world. The Sackler Research Forum offers an extensive programme of lectures, conferences, workshops and seminars supporting advanced enquiry in the history of art, conservation and museum studies. Recent speakers have included TJ Clark, Tracey Emin, Boris Groys, Carlo Ginzburg, Michael Ann Holly, Shirin Neshat, Cornelia Parker, and Richard Serra. Visit: courtauld.ac.uk/researchforum IT facilities The IT Centre provides a space for private study as well as computers, scanning and printing facilities. Wireless internet is available across the site. The IT Department provides technical support and guides for all services, and all students are given a Courtauld email address and student login following enrolment. The Book Library Students have access to one of the major international collections of art historical books, periodicals and exhibition catalogues, with almost 180,000 volumes. The Book Library is housed in a striking architectural conversion in the vaulted basement of Somerset House. An online catalogue can be accessed remotely and from terminals in the library. Students can also make use of the University of London Library, the British Library and other specialist libraries in major museums and galleries. ces Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) The VLE allows students to access our digital image resources and texts, participate in forum discussions for courses, see a calendar of events and download course materials. Digital resources The Courtauld’s ‘eMuseum’ contains more than 130,000 images covering painting, sculpture and architecture to illuminated manuscripts, prints and decorative arts. Art and Architecture: The Courtauld’s Collection Online features more than 40,000 images of world architecture from our Conway Photographic Library and a network of over half a million links. THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 15 The Courtauld Student Ambassador Scheme The Ambassador Scheme is run by The Courtauld’s Public Programmes department, which puts on an extensive programme of public events and opportunities for adults and young people, whatever their age or background, to benefit from The Courtauld’s unique resources. Students can get involved in schools, community, outreach and public events, gain invaluable skills and help promote art history as a subject and the work of The Courtauld more widely. Individual careers support All students can access bespoke, one-toone careers guidance throughout their studies. The Courtauld careers service offers advice and support on exploring career and further study options, finding internships, enhancing employability, understanding and navigating the jobs and self-employment market, and making successful applications. The Courtauld’s careers consultants also offer a tailored interview practice service, with detailed feedback, enabling students to prepare effectively for interviews. The Courtauld Association Events and resources are also provided by The Courtauld Association, a networking base made up of current students, alumni and current and former staff. All students are automatically enrolled in The Courtauld Association, an exclusive social networking website, which includes job vacancies and events information posted by members, as well as a range of careers events throughout the year. Students can also sign up to the Alumni Ambassadors Scheme, allowing them to access various alumni who may act as informal careers mentors. The Courtauld Association Careers Certificate The Courtauld Association Careers Certificate, managed jointly by the careers service and alumni relations, is a comprehensive careers education programme designed to help students explore their career options, receive practical tips from and network with alumni and employers, and develop their employability skills. The programme consists of a wide variety of events, including: • panel sessions led by alumni in a range of careers; • talks by recruitment and careers professionals; • employability skills workshops on a range of topics, including CV writing, interview technique and networking. The Certificate is awarded to students who demonstrate commitment to their personal and professional development by either attending five one-to-one appointments, five careers events or through a combination of one-to-one sessions and careers events. All students who complete the Certificate are invited to an exclusive alumni networking event, giving them the opportunity to meet a wide range of alumni and build valuable career contacts. Each year, students secure work opportunities through attending this event. Opportunities to gain work experience Many students work part-time to gain valuable work experience and supplement their income. They may also embark on fulltime internships during the holiday periods. Some find jobs in galleries, museums, auction houses and other arts institutions to complement their studies, while others gain internships to explore sectors outside of the arts. Through the Courtauld Association Network, students can access exclusive internships and job opportunities within the arts, sourced through The Courtauld’s extensive alumni network. The Courtauld also has various opportunities internally, such as giving tours in the Gallery, acting as assistants in the Prints and Drawings Study Room and providing general services in the libraries. In addition, JobOnline, the University of London’s jobs board, offers a range of vacancies across various industries. The careers service will provide support and guidance in finding and applying for work experience opportunities. Notable alumni include: • Graham Beal, Director, Detroit Institute of Arts • T J Clark, Professor Emeritus Modern Art, University of California, Berkeley • Thomas Campbell, Director and CEO, Metropolitan Museum of Art • Nicholas Cullinan, Director, National Portrait Gallery, London • Penelope Curtis, Director, Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon • Jeremy Deller, Artist, Winner of 2004 Turner Prize • Emma Dexter, Director, Visual Arts, The British Council • Emmanuel di Donna, Director, Blain | DiDonna • Kaywin Feldman, Director and President, Minneapolis Institute of Arts • Gabriele Finaldi, Director, National Gallery London • David Franklin, Director, Cleveland Museum of Art • RoseLee Goldberg, Art historian and founder of Performa • William Griswold, Director, Cleveland Museum of Art • Joanne Heyler, Founding Director and Chief Curator of The Broad Art Foundation • Nancy Lee Johnson, Congresswoman from 1983–2007, Connecticut, USA • Tim Knox, Director, The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge • John Leighton, Director General, National Galleries of Scotland • Gilbert Guy Lloyd, Director, Marlborough Fine Art Ltd • Neil MacGregor, Director, British Museum • Tim Marlow, Presenter and Artistic Director, Royal Academy of Art, London • Lucy Mitchell-Inness, Director, Mitchell-Inness & Nash and President, Art Dealers’ Association of America • Helly Nahmad, Owner, Helly Nahmad Gallery • Griselda Pollock, Art historian • Patricia Rubin, Director, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University • Alexander Sturgis, Director, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford • Nicholas Serota, Director, Tate • David Silcox, President, Sotheby’s Canada • Anna Somers Cocks, Founding Editor, The Art Newspaper • Alastair Sooke, Art critic and presenter • Jonathan Stone, Chairman, Christie’s Asia • Matthew Teitelbaum, Director, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston • Jeff Wall, Artist Careers 16 THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 s Career prospects The Courtauld supports its students’ paths into careers in the art world and beyond by offering unique opportunities for them to develop their skills and experience. The Courtauld’s graduates continue to fill prestigious positions around the world as art historians, curators, journalists, art dealers and heads of major museums and galleries. Alumni have also become lawyers, entrepreneurs, publishers, media professionals and teachers. Where do Courtauld graduates work? Art Cuéllar-Nathan Barbican Centre Bloomsbury Publishing Bridgeman Art Library Christie’s English Heritage Frieze Halcyon Gallery Midas PR National Trust Peggy Guggenheim Collection Pinewood Studios Rijksmuseum Royal Academy of Arts Saatchi Gallery Sotheby’s Tate The Courtauld Gallery University of Cambridge Victoria and Albert Museum Yale Center for British Art Latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey: 6 months after graduation, 2013/14 THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 17 Studyin in Londo 8 ST 13 WELLCOME COLLECTION 183 Euston Road CE AN RY L B LE UCL MUSEUMS: ART, 12 H IG GRANT AND PETRIE HH MUSEUMS AND OLB LINCOLN’ OR COLLECTIONS GEOLOGY N UCL, Gower Street AN RUSSE LL KE M E ALDWYCH ET 6 STRAND RIVER THAMES ARUNDEL ST SURREY ST WATERLOO BR EMBANKMENT TEMPLE THE CARTOON MUSEUM 35 Little Russell Street 5 CHARLES DICKENS MUSEUM 48 Doughty Street 6 THE COURTAULD GALLERY Somerset House, Strand 7 THE FOUNDLING MUSEUM 40 Brunswick Square 8 HUNTERIAN MUSEUM AT THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS 35–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields 9 THE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF FREEMASONRY 60 Great Queen Street 10 LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM The Piazza, Covent Garden 11 SIR JOHN SOANE’S M USEUM 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields 12 UCL MUSEUMS: ART, GRANT AND PETRIE MUSEUMS AND GEOLOGY COLLECTIONS UCL, Gower Street 13 WELLCOME COLLECTION 183 Euston Road 14 THE NATIONAL GALLERY Trafalgar Square 15 NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY St. Martin’s Place SIR JOHN SOANE’S M USEUM 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields 11 THE BRUNEI GALLERY 4 CH L ST SE L HOLBORN THE BRITISH MUSEUM Great Russell Street Thornhaugh Street GRAY’S INN ROAD JOHN STREET GT N ST E QU E RE ST MAIDEN LANE 10 DOUGHTY STREET T 11 S I NN FIELDS COVENT GARDEN R US THE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF FREEMASONRY 60 Great Queen Street STR EE E ET CRE GA COVENT GARDEN DU IT STR 9 14 THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 9 CO N RD W BO BEDFORD STREET 15 WO XFO KINGSWAY NEAL STREET LON HUNTERIAN MUSEUM AT THE ROYAL COLLEGE 5 OF SURGEONS 35–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields LONDON TRANSPORT 10 MUSEUM THEOBALD’S ROAD The Piazza, Covent Garden DRURY LANE S THE FOUNDLING GT ORMOND ST 4 ENDELL STREET FTE S HA 18 8 GREAT RUSSELL ST UE 2 BRUNSWICK SQUARE CORAM’S MUSEUM BERNARD STREET FIELDS 40 Brunswick Square RUSSELL SQUARE GUILDFORD STREET NE EN Y AV BUR THE COURTAULD 7 GALLERY Somerset House, Strand B’S 2 CHARLES DICKENS MUSEUM 48 Doughty Street LAM E ET 7 MONTAGUE PLACE THE BRITISH LIBRARY 96 Euston Road 3 THE CARTOON MUSEUM 35 Little Russell Street HUNTER STREET STR SQUARE JUDD STREET RD 5 3 QUEEN SQUARE OX FO 4 6 SOUTHAMPTON ROW TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD THE BRITISH MUSEUM Great Russell Street 1 Thornhaugh Street TAVISTOCK PLACE MALET STREET BLOOMSBURY STREET There is no better place in the entire world than London to study the history of art, curating or conservation, and few more exciting places to live. The Courtauld is located in the historic Somerset House on the Strand, right in the heart of the capital and on London’s Museum Mile. This central location gives students easy access to a wealth of museums, galleries and libraries, such as the National Gallery, the British Museum and British Library. GOWER STREET TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD GOODGE STREET WOBURN PLACE 12 MARCHMONT STREET EUSTON SQUARE KING’S CROSS EUSTON ROAD THE BRUNEI GALLERY 3 GORDON STREET WARREN STREET 21 ST PANCRAS THE BRITISH LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL 96 Euston Road PANCRAS RD 13 1 MIDLAND ROAD OSSULSTON ST EUSTON ng on Students’ Union Our students benefit from the best of both worlds – a close and intimate community within The Courtauld and the chance to be a part of the larger University of London federation. The Courtauld Students’ Union represents the interests of all students organises a variety of activities, societies, outings and parties throughout the year. Current societies include: Literature Society, Film Society, Theatre Society, Sports Society, Conservation Society, Law Society and many more. The University of London’s Student Central, situated on Malet Street in nearby Bloomsbury, offers a wide-range of facilities and activities for students in London. These include: sports and societies, cafes, bars, live music and events, a health and fitness studio, and the largest swimming pool in central London. Membership is free for students enrolled at one of the University of London colleges. Visit: student-central.co.uk for more information. The Courtauldian The Courtauldian is The Courtauld’s student newspaper and includes an arts section, with exhibition reviews and interviews with artists and arts professionals, as well as a widerange of other topics including literature, fashion, film, music, current affairs and competitions. Students have the opportunity to showcase their artistic and creative talent through illustrated articles and photographs. To view the latest edition of The Courtauldian visit thecourtauldian.co.uk TEDx TEDxCourtauldInstitute is a collection of students, working together to bring TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) to The Courtauld. TEDxCourtauldInstitute provides a learning environment for The Courtauld community based on the sharing of ideas and stories. Through a day of presentations and multimedia, every year TEDxCourtauldInstitute connects the world’s brightest minds with the world’s best stories. Student Café The on-site café, located in a sky-lit conservatory, is the social centre of The Courtauld. It serves delicious home cooking and a range of freshly baked cakes. With a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, it is the perfect meeting place. THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 19 20 THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 Duchy House Duchy House (pictured left) accommodates 64 students (undergraduate and postgraduate) and is located next to The Courtauld. All rooms are single occupancy and most have en-suite facilities. The first three floors have a common room and a communal kitchen, and there is a laundry room on the lower ground floor. Free wired and wireless internet access is provided within the bedrooms. Intercollegiate Halls These are mainly located within walking distance of The Courtauld and most of the rooms offered are en-suite rooms in catered halls. Students who live in Intercollegiate Halls are housed with students from other University of London colleges, which is a great way to meet a diverse community of neighbours studying a wide range of subjects. University of London halls are mostly catered and offer both single and shared accommodation. Laundry and some cooking facilities are available on-site. UNITE From 2016–17, we will also be able to offer a range of accommodation options with our partners at UNITE, who have 24 student residences across London and offer properties fully equipped with everything you need, including wifi, inclusive bills, study space and social areas. Full details of the options on offer will be made available on our website. “Finding somewhere to live in London was far less stressful than I imagined. The Courtauld was on hand to help from the moment I received an offer” Allocations Policy Applications are accepted from candidates who have a conditional or unconditional offer only for a full academic year course at The Courtauld. Rooms are prioritised to those students who live furthest away from The Courtauld and are engaging in their first year of study in the UK. If you have a physical disability and would like to apply for accommodation, please include a covering letter with your accommodation application describing the nature of your disability. You will also need to provide a medical certificate or other relevant documentation. Where possible The Courtauld will attempt to accommodate students in suitable residences. However, please note that not all residences will be suitable for all applicants. THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 21 Student Support 22 THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 t t Academic Staff Our first-rate academic staff are dedicated to providing you with an exciting and challenging experience as you discover the history of art from antiquity to the present. The Courtauld has a teaching staff of about 30, including six conservation teachers, covering a broad spectrum of the history of art and architecture. While they have a wide range of approaches to the study of the history of art, all share a commitment to the close examination of individual works. Students also have access to an Academic Support Tutor who can help with time management, research skills, reading techniques and other study skills. Further help with essay writing is provided by two Royal Literary Fund Fellows. The Fellows are published authors who offer students help with all aspects of writing, and do so in a friendly and confidential fashion. Student Services The Student and Staff Services team provides a range of support services focused on improving the overall student experience. The Student and Staff Services Office is open Monday to Friday, between 9.30am and 5.30pm. Staff are available to help with a wide range of general enquiries regarding the courses offered by The Courtauld, as well as providing official status letters, advice about accommodation, health issues, immigration matters, financial support and careers. Staff are also responsible for receiving formally assessed work from students through the year. Health and Welfare The Gower Street Practice, located a short walk from The Courtauld, offers a full range of medical services, including a travel clinic, lifestyle clinics and counselling services. Students experiencing personal difficulty may make an appointment with our counsellor or contact their Personal Tutor. In addition, the University of London offers a range of counselling and advice services. THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 23 Fees & Fundi Postgraduate Programmes At the time of going to press, tuition fees for 2016/17 have not yet been confirmed. The information below lists the fees for 2015/16. All fees are per year (except where stated) and are subject to review. Home/EU fee Overseas fee Graduate Diploma in the History of Art £9,410 £16,000 MA History of Art £6,600 £16,000 MA Buddhist Art £8,220 £19,450 MA Curating the Art Museum £8,220 £19,450 MA Conservation of Wall Paintings £6,230 £17,695 PgDip in the Conservation of Easel Paintings £9,930 £19,450 Full-time Home/ EU fee £4,560 Overseas fee Research fees MPhil and PhD Research PhD writing-up year Occasional student 24 Part-time Home/ EU fee £2,280 £674 £3,200 per term THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 £15,840 ing Fees Assessment: Home/EU or Overseas? Visit courtauld.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding for further information Courtauld Institute of Art Scholarships Thanks to the generosity of many donors The Courtauld has a number of scholarships to support postgraduate and research students. Scholarships are offered on the basis of academic merit, with the level of funding determined by financial need. Students must submit a Courtauld Scholarship application form if they want to be considered. Consortium for the Humanities and Arts South-East England (CHASE) The Courtauld is one of nine leading institutions of higher education – together with the Universities of East Anglia, Essex, Kent and Sussex, The Open University, Goldsmiths, Birkbeck and SOAS – which form the CHASE Doctoral Training Partnership, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Each year, from 2014 through 2019, the Consortium will offer around 75 scholarships to PhD students from the UK and the European Union. Providing an enhanced training programme for its funded scholars, CHASE seeks to shape a future in which the values and dispositions of scholarship in the arts and humanities – inventiveness, craft, rigour, intuitive and counter-intuitive insight – can flourish alongside developments in creative practice, digital technologies and media forms. Studentships cover tuition fees, research training, and a maintenance allowance (the last for UK students only). For further information visit chase.ac.uk Alumni Loyalty Scheme This scheme is open to any graduate of The Courtauld Institute of Art admitted to a taught postgraduate programme of study. Recipients will receive a 10% loyalty discount off their tuition fee for the duration of the course. This discount will be applied automatically and does not require any further action from applicants. AkzoNobel Scholarships for Conservation of Wall Painting The Courtauld Institute of Art is delighted to announce that AkzoNobel, the world’s largest paint and coatings company, funds postgraduate students undertaking either a PhD or MA in Conservation of Wall Painting. For further and up-to-date information on scholarships, funding and student loan schemes visit courtauld.ac.uk/study/feesand-funding/postgraduates THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 25 Visit Us Open Days The Courtauld holds a Postgraduate Open Day annually, normally in November providing an opportunity for prospective students to meet staff and students, view the facilities, and discuss the course in an informal session. For further information and to book online visit courtauld.ac.uk/study/open-day. If you have any queries please email [email protected] Campus tours Book a tour with a Student Ambassador during term time at [email protected] The Courtauld Gallery is accessed via the Strand Covent Garden Kingsway High Holborn Holborn wy Ald ch Strand Charing Cross Somerset House Temple Embankment Waterloo Contact information Academic Registry The Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House, Strand London WC2R 0RN UK T: +44 (0) 20 7848 2635 E: [email protected] @CourtauldStudy TheCourtauldInstituteofArt 26 THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 Photography: benedictjohnson.com Design: mooreandmoorecreative.com THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART POSTgraduate prospectus 2016/17 27 Disclaimer The Courtauld Institute of Art has taken all reasonable care to ensure that the information in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to print. Information may be subject to change without prior notice. The Courtauld disclaims all liability in this respect. 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