Analysis, Documentation, Expertise, and Valuation of Artworks
Faculty of Humanities
First edition
Reasons for taking this postgraduate course
- Theoretical-practical courses
Methodology that combines theoretical classes in the classroom with practical sessions in artists’ workshops and private and public institutions linked to the art market and the cultural sector. - Teaching staff
The teachers are specialised professionals who are active in the cultural sector and the art market. - Individual attention
The small number of students in classrooms and visits allows for more active participation, as well as helping students to better know their capabilities and the possibilities they have for personal development and coaching.
You will learn on a practical basis
The Postgraduate Degree in Artwork Analysis, Documentation, Expertise and Appraisal is excellent for three reasons: the programme will allow you to become familiar with the art market and cultural sector first hand; you will be taught by experienced, renowned professionals; and you will master the processes of analysis and appraisal of works of art, as well as the legislation on art heritage.
Professors with proven experience
The course has a marked professional character due to the participation of more than thirty professors with accredited experience in the art market, such as:
- Antique dealers: Artur Ramon, Sergi Clavell, Albert Martí,
- Gallery owners: Jordi Mayoral, Ferran Josa, Quico Peinado
- Auction professionals: Enric Carranco, Jordi Carreras
- Museum technicians: Ignasi Domènech, Carme Ramells, Sílvia Saladrigas, Rafel Torella
- Experts: Mónica Piera, Lourdes Sanjosé, Josep Casamartina
Presentation
The Postgraduate Degree in Artwork Analysis, Documentation, Expertise and Appraisal is unique because:
- It combines different areas in the same programme that help you discover cultural sector and the art market first hand.
- Teaching combines theoretical sessions in the classroom with practical sessions and visits to both private and public institutions of the cultural sector and the art market.
- The teaching staff is made up of a selection of renowned professionals who are active in the sector.
- The postgraduate course is aimed at both students and professionals from different fields who are interested in expanding their training in order to develop various professional activities: as antiquarians or in museums, art galleries, auction houses, consultancy, appraisal, insurance or intervention in judicial processes, among others.
Objectives
The main objective of the graduate programme is to consolidate and expand the knowledge of students and professionals engaged in the cultural sector and the art market. It is mainly focused on students trained in Art History, Fine Arts, Conservation-Restoration and Humanities so they can acquire more complete professional competencies specific to the artistic market such as familiarising themselves with artistic techniques, the market, documentation, cataloguing, appraisal and current legislation. Due to the teachers selected and the comprehensive multidisciplinary programme, this first edition predicts a high employability rate for future graduates.
Practical and innovative methodology
- Dynamic and participatory classes with professionals in the sector.
- Visits to artists’ workshops, museums, art galleries, antique dealers, auction houses and catering centres.
Prospective students
The course is directed at graduates of Art History, Fine Arts, Conservation-Restoration and Humanities who wish to obtain and master professional skills to consolidate or join the cultural sector and the art market. The essential requirement is a diploma or bachelor's degree that certifies these skills.
Professional opportunities
Thanks to the Postgraduate Degree in Artwork Analysis, Documentation, Expertise and Appraisal, you will enhance, acquire and consolidate key professional competencies to enter the cultural sector and the art market, whether in the antiques trade or in contemporary art.
Admission calls
Application Process Deadlines for 2024-2025
First call for applications
- Deadline to submit documents:
- Results communication:
- Deadline to reserve place:
*Following each step, the applicants will be notified if they have been:
a) Accepted: You will receive your acceptance letter along with instructions on how to pay the deposit and reserve a place. Acceptance will only be confirmed upon payment.
b) Placed on a waiting list: Your application will be reviewed again during the next call.
c) Not accepted
Documents submission must be complete in order to include the applicant in each admission call. If some documents are missing, your application will be kept until completed and reviewed during the next admission call.
Prerequisites & admissions
The requirements are as follows:
- Graduate in Art History, Fine Arts, Conservation-Restoration or Humanities, with degree or recognition in Spain.
In the admission process a good academic record, the curriculum of applicant and whether they have worked or work in the cultural sector or the art market, as well as their intellectual output, if any, and other personal creative characteristics will be positively valued.
Admissions process
If you have decided to take the postgraduate degree, follow the steps below to complete the admissions process. We recommend you apply as soon as possible, as places are limited.
1st. Application for admission online
- Application for admission
2nd. Submission of the following documentation (*)
- An attested original photocopy of your degree certificate or a document recognising the degree as equivalent, or an attested original photocopy of the receipt for payment of fees for issuing the degree certificate.
- An attested original photocopy of your academic transcript containing your marks
- A photocopy of your national ID card (DNI) or passport.
- Si el idioma de procedencia de la documentación no es el español, presentar una traducción jurada original al español del título universitario y del certificado académico.
- Professional CV.
- Letter of motivation with the presentation of the personal reasons of the student for selecting the postgraduate course, with particular reference to how the knowledge they will acquire is relevant (maximum 500 words).
- If the documents are in a language other than Spanish, please submit a sworn Spanish translation of your degree certificate and academic transcript.
(*) In the case of students with official university degrees outside the EU, they will be informed about any additional documentation that is necessary.
3rd. Possibility of interview
If necessary, an interview may be held with the coordinator and the director of the course. Once accepted, students can start the process of booking places and registration.
Once you have been admitted, you will be able to start the process of booking your place and enrolment.
Admission Criteria
Admission is obtained from an assessment of the following documentation by part of the coordination and direction of the postgraduate course:
- Academic record.
- Letter of motivation with the presentation of the personal reasons of the student for selecting the course.
- Professional CV.
Reservation
Once the admission process has been passed, the admitted student will pay 20% of the price of the first year of the Master, as a place reservation, after receiving the official letter of admission. Once the enrolment has been formalised, the student will pay the remaining 80% of the first year's fees in a single payment.
At the end of the first academic year, the student will receive a registration form corresponding to the second year, and will proceed to the payment within the stipulated period.
Reservation
Those who have been accepted on the master's degree course receive a letter of admission conditional upon payment of a place reservation.
The place reservation must be made by paying, within 15 calendar days of receiving notification of admission, 20% of the total amount of the first course into a bank account of "La Caixa".
Once the place reservation has been formalised in the aforementioned manner, if a person does not meet the requirements for admission to the course - according to the state or regional legislation in force at any given time -, does not have the required qualification or the course does not formalise enrolments due to a lack of enrolments, UIC Barcelona will refund the full amount of the place reservation.
If the student, of his/her own free will, withdraws from the course for any reason whatsoever, UIC Barcelona will return the amount received for the place reservation in full and without any obligation to refund it, as compensation for any damages caused.
If the student does not make the place reservation effective, it will be understood that he/she renounces the place, so that UIC Barcelona is authorised from that moment to cancel the place application made.
Enrolment
The enrolment period will be communicated to those persons admitted with a reserved place once the expected number of admissions has been covered. Once the official enrolment has been formalised, the student will have 15 calendar days to pay the remaining enrolment fee in a single payment.
Funding
UIC Barcelona has agreements with different banks to finance the course under preferential conditions. Anyone wishing to consult the financing conditions can do so on the following page:
Discounts
5% discount for members of the Association of Former Students and Friends of UIC Barcelona.
In addition, some groups may have special discounts on certain programmes, which are specified in each file.