Graduate Certificate in Horological Conservation
-- ViewingNowThe Graduate Certificate in Horological Conservation is a specialized course that caters to the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field of horological conservation and restoration. This program equips learners with the essential skills needed to preserve, conserve, and restore timekeeping devices, clocks, and watches.
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Here are the essential units for a Graduate Certificate in Horological Conservation:
• History of Horology: Understanding the evolution of timekeeping devices, from early sundials to modern atomic clocks. This unit covers the historical and cultural significance of horology, and the development of clockmaking techniques and technologies.
• Materials and Techniques in Horology: This unit explores the materials and techniques used in the construction and repair of horological instruments, such as metals, woods, and enamels, as well as hand-finishing techniques and modern production methods.
• Horological Conservation and Restoration: This unit covers the principles and practices of horological conservation and restoration, focusing on the ethical considerations and techniques used to preserve and restore timekeeping devices to their original condition.
• Clock and Watch Mechanisms: This unit delves into the intricacies of clock and watch mechanisms, including the gear trains, springs, and escapements that drive these devices. Students will learn how to diagnose and repair common problems with horological mechanisms.
• Dials and Hands: This unit focuses on the design and construction of dials and hands, including the various materials and techniques used to create these elements, as well as how to clean, repair, and replace them.
• Casework and Decoration: This unit examines the casework and decoration of horological instruments, including the materials and techniques used to create and ornament these objects. Students will learn how to clean, repair, and restore casework and decoration, as well as how to create new cases and decorative elements.
• Timekeeping Accuracy and Regulation: This unit covers the principles of timekeeping accuracy and regulation, including the factors that affect the accuracy of horological instruments, and the techniques used to regulate and adjust them.
• Practical Conservation and Restoration: This unit provides students with hands-on
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Exigences d'admission
- Compréhension de base de la matière
- Maîtrise de la langue anglaise
- Accès à l'ordinateur et à Internet
- Compétences informatiques de base
- Dévouement pour terminer le cours
Aucune qualification formelle préalable requise. Cours conçu pour l'accessibilité.
Statut du cours
Ce cours fournit des connaissances et des compétences pratiques pour le développement professionnel. Il est :
- Non accrédité par un organisme reconnu
- Non réglementé par une institution autorisée
- Complémentaire aux qualifications formelles
Vous recevrez un certificat de réussite en terminant avec succès le cours.
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