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Corcoran College of Art + Design and The Smithsonian Associates Collaborate To Offer Degree Program Spring–Fall semesters, 2005
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WASHINGTON, DC, The Corcoran College of Art + Design and The Smithsonian Associates announced today a new collaborative venture to offer a Master of Arts in the History of Decorative Arts. Combining the distinguished record of educational and cultural excellence held by these two world-renowned institutions, the graduate degree program will provide students with an unparalleled academic experience. Beginning in the Fall of 2005, program students will have the opportunity to study with a distinguished faculty of leading decorative arts experts, including curators at the Corcoran Museum of Art and Smithsonian museums including the American History Museum, National Portrait Gallery Renwick Gallery, Freer & Sackler Galleries, the Castle collection and others. The degree program will provide students object-based academic study balanced with professional connoisseurship training afforded by behind-the-scenes access. “Expanding the Corcoran's graduate degree offerings by partnering with The Smithsonian Associates is an excellent example of leveraging the strengths of two of Washington's greatest cultural assets,” said Christina DePaul, Dean of the Corcoran College of Art + Design. “As the only museum school in the city, the Corcoran provides an unmatched educational experience for undergraduate and graduate degree students, as well as continuing education students interested in pursuing studies related to the arts, whether for personal or professional enrichment.” “Completing this master's degree in the history of decorative arts provides students with the scholarly and connoisseurship skills that open expansive career opportunities to them as a museum curator, historic site director, auction house representative, author, educator and more,” said Cynthia Williams, Director of the Masters Program. “Partnering with the Corcoran will provide our students with expanded academic and career development opportunities.” In addition to the immense historical resources offered in Washington, DC region, students will also have the opportunity to study at the Sotheby's Institute of Art in London under the direction of an international faculty and auction house staff through the Institute's existing relationship with the Corcoran. Degree candidates may choose to enroll as full or part-time students with the opportunity to expand their studies to include electives in fine and studio arts, design, interior design and more. > More information on the Master of Arts in the History of Decorative Arts Program or call 202.786.3229.
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