Sep 19, 2014
Despite difficulties in the current employment situation for conservation, a large percentage of students stated they would still choose conservation as a profession.
- Conservation NOW
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Despite difficulties in the current employment situation for conservation, a large percentage of students stated they would still choose conservation as a profession.
- Conservation NOW
And what is the comparison between graduate expectations and reality of employment within 6 months of graduating?
The reality was that short term contracts and internships were more achievable than long term contract. 27% of graduates ended up in non museum related work.
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Practitioners and employers in Conservation NOW agree that art history is less important for emerging conservators.
A positive, encouraging and reassuring note - that 75% of employers see the future of conservation in their institution developing, rather than diminishing.
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And… The bottom 30% of skills and knowledge - these include instrumental analysis, business management and skills in fine art.
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Conservation NOW - employers top 30% of skills and knowledge needed rank preventive conservation, advanced interventive and electronic data management as the top 3 skills required.
Odegaard discusses the continuation of this project, which extended into an exchange between the University of Arizona and Kabul University. This allowed for a focus on heritage conservation theory to be inserted into an existing curriculum.
The sharing of knowledge between the host institution and visitors was integral to the program and resulted in colloquiums, partnerships, presentations, and media releases. On December 3, 2014, Afghanistan: Cultural Heritage Crossroads symposium will be held to explore the outcomes and sustainable future of the cultural heritage program.
- Meg Ellis
Nancy Odegaard from the University of Arizona reports on the professional education for Afghan cultural heritage faculty. After the past three decades of turmoil there has been a noticeable lack of resources for preserving the cultural heritage in Afghanistan.
To address the need for cultural skills and knowledge, the US Department of State Cultural Heritage Centre developed a training project of cultural site managers in 2007 and 2008.
- Meg Ellis