Art on Superyachts

Who is This Course Suitable For?

The course is fundamentally aimed at those:

Wanting to work in this area

Wanting to increase their knowledge and responsibility in this area

Working in conjunction with this area and require a good working knowledge or it

A good working knowledge of the industry is of an obvious benefit, but not essential.

Duration:

12 – 18 months

Modules:

12 in total

Cost:

Diploma: £2,950

Certificate: £2,150

Recognised by:

University of Portsmouth

Course Structure

About the Course

Successfully caring for prestigious objects presents interior crew with unique challenges. Equip yourself with the knowledge and practical skills to care for art collections and luxury design on board superyachts.

This course will give you up to date practices in arts management as well as on a yacht. Topics covered will include an art history and art market overview, environmental considerations, handling and transport, plus important legal export issues with art in international waters. You will be introduced to art as a fundamental feature of the luxury sector and will gain insights into its rich and diverse nature.

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Course Structure

The course consists of 12 modules. All students are required to successfully complete and pass the module assignments. Diploma students will also be required to sit and pass a final examination.

1. An Introduction to Art and its relevance in today’s world

Context and art appreciation

Timeline – key periods and figures in art history

Style and vocabulary

2. Histography and Iconograph

A paintings’ journey through history

What is iconography and why it is important

Semiotics

Connoisseurship

Provenance

3. The Importance of Art in society

Why art history is important

Art colleting and UHNW individuals

Philanthropist and patron

4. The art market

The financial side of the art market

How art is bought and sold

The influential players in the art market

How fine art traded

5. Logistics

Packaging and handling

Transport

Storage

Art fair – auctions – consignments

6. Environmental management for art

The prevailing atmospheric environment

Placement

Cleaning

Conservation on yachts

7. Media and materials

Mediums

Techniques

8. Framing

Mounting and framing

Acidification of paper

White water anti reflective glass and Perspex

Hanging

9. Art Insurance

Art insurance policies

Title insurance

10. Copyright

What it is and the relevance to art

Reproduction licenses

Reproduction rights, artists copyright, moral rights, resale rights

Reproduction and licenses

11. Art Forensics

Laboratory testing

Art due diligence

Authentication of art

12. Export Risks

Cultural Goods Regulations

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

National Treasures Regulations

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Career Pathway

Career Path

Stewardess – chief stewardess – purser – ashore into management

Salary

Purser €6,000 to €7,000 per month

Duties

Understanding the importance of the correct care and management of high value art on behalf of Owners, which will save on some very expensive and embarrassing mistakes.

Running all aspects of the yachts administration on board including certification, crew list, crew travel, all record keeping, Captains secretary and paperwork on logistics.