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ConservationMetalworkkey factsGraduate Diploma1 year {university of sussex award}Postgraduate Diploma1 year {university of sussex award}<strong>West</strong> <strong>Dean</strong> <strong>College</strong> Professional Development Diploma1 yearMA Conservation Studies1 calendar year {university of sussex award} ✳ see page 10THE TUTORJON PRIVETT, PROGRAMME TUTOR: Jon is a metals conservator andstudied for <strong>West</strong> <strong>Dean</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s Postgraduate Diploma in the Conservationand Restoration of Fine Metalwork, funded by the worshipful companiesof the Goldsmiths and Pewterers and the Sidney Sanders Charitable Trust.After graduating, Jon established a metal conservation and restorationworkshop in Hampshire to carry out freelance contract conservation workfor private clients and the trade. More recently working for Rupert HarrisConservation, Plowden & Smith Ltd and the V&A before joining <strong>West</strong><strong>Dean</strong> <strong>College</strong> in 2006.THE FACILITIESThe programme is delivered in the purpose-built metalwork conservationworkshop where you will have your own bench with storage space foryour tools and equipment. There are also dedicated specialist areas forsoldering and welding, a tool room, a laboratory and a machine shop witha selection of power tools. The programme also makes use of the on-sitesilversmithing and blacksmithing forge.ENQUIRIEST +44 (0)1243 818299 or 811301E diplomas@westdean.org.ukPROGRAMME CONTENTGRADUATE DIPLOMAFoundations for LearningAn introduction to studying at<strong>West</strong> <strong>Dean</strong> through practicalexercises on objects andartefacts.Conservation Theory and PracticeMetal artefacts, history,conservation theory and practice.Examination techniques, cleaningand conservation reports.Materials science programme.Specialist lectures, visits tocollections and student seminars.Practical IBasic treatment techniques forferrous metals and case studies.Practical IIArms, armour and copper alloys.Practical IIIPatinated copper alloys, ormolusand spelter.Practical IVPrecious metal and plating.Exhibition of Practical WorkAn important celebration of yourwork supported by your portfolio.POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAResearch and Study SkillsLibrary search and data collection.Report and essay writing.Practical IFerrous metals and pewter.Practical IIArms and armour. Copper alloys.Practical IIIPatinated copper alloys. Ormolu& spelter.Practical IVPrecious metals and platedmaterials.22

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