Liberal Studies and Allied Arts

CERTIFICATE IN APPRAISAL STUDIES IN FINE AND DECORATIVE ARTS

This program provides students with the skills necessary to work as a professional appraiser in the art industry. Designed for anyone interested in the fine or decorative arts, from novice to connoisseur, the program covers the techniques and practices of appraising and gives students in-depth knowledge and competence in various fields within the arts.

Upon completion of the program, students have attained the following:

Ability to objectively and critically evaluate fine and decorative arts.
Methodology for appraisers.
Familiarity with the legal and ethical aspects of appraising.
Research skills for appraisers.
Knowledge in various fields within appraisal studies, such as American and European paintings and drawings, Asian art, silver, arts and crafts, furniture, modern design, fashion, photography, books, and jewelry.

]This certificate is awarded to those who successfully complete six required courses and four 10-session electives (or the equivalent in five-session electives). Students intending to pursue the certificate should call (212) 998-7171 to work out a plan of study and to receive recommendations on course order, mentoring, and internships.

This certificate has been reformatted. Those presently working on the certificate have four years to complete their coursework based on the requirements in the SCPS Bulletin from the semester in which they started.

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Required Courses (6 of these courses are required)
COURSE CHECK LIST		COURSE NO.	PRICE

	The Heart of the Matter: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Appraising Legal aspects of appraising have become crucial to the profession. Appraising at its highest levels requires in-depth knowledge of key issues including clear title (NAGPRA... (click on course name to read more)	X03.8604	$345
	Essentials of Appraising Begin your education in appraising with this introductory course, which provides the essential framework of the field of personal property appraisal. Discuss important issues in... (click on course name to read more)	X03.8659	$345
	Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice for Personal Property Appraisers The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) sets a unified code of ethics and standards for appraisal report writing. This unique USPAP seminar, offered... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9503	$425
	IRS Legal Guidelines in Valuation of Fine and Decorative Arts Learn current tax law as it applies to the valuation of fine and decorative arts for estate, inheritance, gift, and income tax purposes, and as... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9515	$345
	Research Methods for Appraisers Appraisal students and collectors learn about the tools that enable an appraiser to research a work of art or object, determine the appropriate market from... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9522	$345
	Appraisal Writing Workshop Correctly written appraisals are a necessity in the arts appraisal profession, as the appraisal report is the only work product. Learn how to approach, construct,... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9675	$345

Electives (4 of these courses are required)

	Collecting and Appraising Rare Books Appraisal students and collectors acquire some of the specialized knowledge needed in the world of rare books and manuscripts, both "old" and "modern." Examine the... (click on course name to read more)	X03.8047	$525
	The Age of Modern Art: From Courbet to World War II Revolutionary trends in the visual arts challenged all previously existing art traditions by the first century of the modern era. Realism's doctrines expounded a new... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9002	$430
	Great Photographers Photography, one of the preeminent means of visual communication and a major art form since its invention in 1839, is entwined with all aspects of... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9065	$430
	La Serenissima: Three Centuries of Venetian Art and Architecture For centuries, the city of Venice, one of the Mediterranean's richest and most powerful, has proven itself an amazingly fertile ground for the arts. Explore... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9250	$430
	A Guide to Style and Ornament An introduction to the visual vocabulary of style and ornament in the European and American decorative arts of the 17th through the early 20th centuries,... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9573	$345
	Internship and Advanced Research Projects in Appraisal Studies In an internship planned with the staff of the Appraisers Association of America, acquire practical experience in appraisal of fine and decorative arts. A written... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9642	$515
	The Art Dealer in the 21st Century Part connoisseur and part entrepreneur, the successful art dealer needs to negotiate an every-changing international landscape. What is the role of the art dealer in... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9716	$450


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Electives (8 of these courses are required)

	Fine Art as a Financial Asset	X03.8034	*
	Latin American Art: Colonial to Contemporary	X03.8507	*
	The Art of the Book: An Introduction to the Book Arts	X03.8512	*
	The Art of Jewelry Appraising Learn the pricing and appraising of gold, diamonds, colored stones, and finished jewelry. This course includes hands-on testing to determine the carat of gold; research... (click on course name to read more)	X03.8552	$345
	Finishing Touches: Furniture Finishing and Conservation	X03.8558	*
	Appraising Glass: The Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco Eras Join this survey of Victorian, art nouveau, and art deco glass created in Europe and America between 1880 and 1930, commonly referred to as Art... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9437	$345
	An Introduction to the Examination and Conservation of Works of Art This course introduces the field of art conservation as it applies to the appraiser and the collector. Learn how to examine a work of art... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9521	$345
	Continental Pottery and Porcelain 1700-1850 In this course we trace the history, stylistic development, and influences on and of Continental ceramics over two centuries, concentrating on the products of Germany... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9537	$345
	Appraising Estate Jewelry Part I Analyze the characteristics of 20th-century jewelry. Learn how to appraise this jewelry and how to identify the complex and powerful styles that were often parallel,... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9542	$345
	Fine Oriental Rugs In this overview course, explore the historic and geographic development of Oriental rugs and carpets. Learn how to identify antique rugs made by various tribes,... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9555	$345
	A Grand Tour of New York City's Finest Art and Antiques Galleries Step into New York City's most glamorous carriage trade galleries for a look at and discussion of some of the finest art and antiques on... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9556	$345
	Introduction to Japanese Prints Japanese woodblock prints, a rich aspect of Japan's artistic culture, were first discovered by the West in the mid 19th century. In this course, explore... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9561	$345
	A Guide to Style and Ornament An introduction to the visual vocabulary of style and ornament in the European and American decorative arts of the 17th through the early 20th centuries,... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9573	$345
	Woods In order to correctly advise clients, appraisers need to be able to differentiate among common woods, such as oak, pine, walnut, and mahogany, as well... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9595	$345
	18th- and 19th-Century Furniture: Materials, Construction, and Use Explore the history of furniture construction and decoration, and learn how to distinguish period pieces from well-crafted reproductions. Gain an understanding of joints, woods, finishes,... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9604	$345
	Introduction to Appraising Fine Art Non-fine art specialists receive a general introduction to the various media and styles commonly encountered in the appraisal of paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, and mixed... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9663	$345
	Appraisal Writing Workshop Correctly written appraisals are a necessity in the arts appraisal profession, as the appraisal report is the only work product. Learn how to approach, construct,... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9675	$345
	American Furniture: The Essential Introduction Participants are introduced to the major issues and ways of understanding American furniture from the 17th through the 19th centuries. We address materials, construction, and... (click on course name to read more)	X03.9691	$345
	Contemporary Curatorial Practice	X03.9777	*
	Introduction to the Appraisal of Asian Art	X03.9801	*