Fine and Decorative Art Appraisal

Growing popularity through television programs has generated high interest in personal property appraisal. Pratt Institute's Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS), in an exclusive collaboration with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), is pleased to announce its certificate program in Fine and Decorative Art Appraisal. The Pratt Certificate Program will prepare you to become skilled appraisers, and/or develop a thorough appreciation of collectable items. Through lecture, demonstration, and display, you will hear the history, theory and practice for skillfully appraising and/or collecting a wide variety of collectable items.

Pratt Institute, in an exclusive New York City collaboration with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), offers a new certificate program in Fine and Decorative Art Appraisal. The Pratt Certificate Program will prepare you to become a skilled appraiser and/or connoisseur through studies in valuation and appreciation of fine and decorative art objects - encompassing a broad spectrum of personal property, including fine art objects, jewelry, china, antiques, rugs, musical instruments, silver, etc. Personal property is defined as tangible, movable property that is utilitarian, collectible, decorative or a combination of all three.

Whether you're looking for professional development or personal enrichment, and whether you're a seasoned veteran of the appraising world or a newcomer, Pratt's certificate program in fine and decorative arts appraisal will prepare you with the necessary knowledge and business skills to carry out your career goals and life ambitions. The combination of ASA's expertise in appraisal and Pratt Institute's strong academic reputation will provide you with the highest quality and affordably priced appraisal training. Earn your ASA designation, or further your education through courses offered in this program.

Learning the appraisal business from expert instructors will enable you to succeed in today's competitive world of art, antiques, and fine and decorative arts. You'll gain the current specialized knowledge and practical hands-on experience to competently produce appraisals for a variety of specific objectives such as insurance coverage, estate tax, damage claims, charitable contributions, sale, dissolution of marriage, equitable distribution and liquidation.

For more information on ASA accreditation and membership, you can visit:
http://www.appraisers.org/ASAHome.aspx

For more information on Pratt's certificate program, please contact Karen D'Angelo at
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212-647-7298

Why Choose Pratt Institute?

· Pratt Institute is privileged to enjoy an exclusive New York City collaboration with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
· ASA is a leading society for professional appraisers.
· Pratt Institute holds a reputation as a leader for academic excellence in art and design.
· Convenient courses encompass weekends.
· Instructors are highly credentialed and experienced.
· Pratt's campus is conveniently located in Manhattan, the U.S. capital of art and design.

 

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Requirements
In order to receive Pratt's Certificate in Fine and Decorative Art Appraisal Studies, you must successfully complete all five of the core courses and two electives. We also recommend that you take two additional elective courses for special endorsement in connoisseurship. The courses with 3.0 C.E.U.s last for 3 and one half days, and the courses with 1.5 C.E.U.s last for 2 days.

CORE COURSES
Five Required
Please note: The first four courses below must be taken in sequence. PMSE 100PP may be taken at any time, but students of the full certificate program are advised to take this class following successful completion of PMPPGJ 204.

PMPPGJ 201            Introduction to Personal Property Valuation
PMPPGJ 202            Personal Property Valuation Methodology - Research & Analysis
PMPPGJ 203            Personal Property Valuation Report Writing
PMPPGJ 204            Personal Property Valuation The Legal & Commercial Environment
PMSE 100PP            Uniform Standards Of Professional Practice (USPAP)

ELECTIVE COURSES
2 required for certificate, 2 required for special endorsement in connoisseurship:
PMPP 308                Intro to Appraising Antiques and Decorative Arts
PMPP 430                Forensics of Antique Jewelry: What to Look For!
PMPP 445                Strategies for Managing Difficult Appraisals
PMPP 446                The Art of Curating
PMPP 450                The Business of Contemporary Art And Professional Practice
PMPP 455                The Logic of the Argument: Improving the Narrative
PMPP 458                Corporate Collecting in the U.S. Today
PMPH 511                Photographing Artwork and Small Objects

Course Prerequisites:
No previous experience required. You are expected to have an educational background, such as a Bachelor's degree, or some professional market experience relevant to the objects typically examined in current appraisal practice or expected to be examined in future appraisal practice. PMPPGJ 201 through 204 must be taken in sequential order. PMSE 100PP may be taken at any time, but students of the full certificate program are advised to take this class following successful completion of PMPPGJ 204.

OneKey:
All students must use their OneKey login and password to use the computers on the Pratt Manhattan campus. Upon registration please confirm your user name and password, and save this information for future use during the courses.

Textbooks and Reading Materials:
In order to receive the full benefit of the educational process, there are required textbooks for your class and pre-course reading assignments. To request a reading list, please contact Karen D’Angelo at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

These books can be purchased directly from ASA prior to class and must be prepaid before shipping.

Books can also be purchased online at http://www.appraisers.org/pubs or by telephone. Please contact Susan Margolis at (800) 272-8258 Ext 114, or Laura Wood at Ext 129 to order textbooks. Please identify yourself as a Pratt student and allow one week for shipping (the price includes UPS ground delivery). Some pre-course reading is required so please order early. Your tuition includes a student manual which you will receive on the first day of class.

Useful Links

American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
Appraisal Foundation
ArtInfo
ArtFact
Maine Antique Digest
Strand Books
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum of the City of New York

For more information contact:
Karen D'Angelo
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212-647-7298