prosp ec t u s

Post
Graduate
CSMVS

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya,

Diploma in
Mumbai (CSMVS Museum) is one of the premier
cultural institutions of the country. It is located on a
crescent shaped site in the southern tip of Mumbai

Museology
and was designed by the Scottish architect
George Wittet in 1909, and is one of the best
examples of Indo-Saracenic styles of architecture.

The museum has a vast collection of over 70,000

objects of various forms of art from India as well as and
Conservation
from the far east, Nepal, Tibet, Southeast Asia and
Europe. The collection also includes natural history
specimens.

Today the Museum building is listed as a Grade I CSMVS is a museum for the people, by the people.
Heritage Building and is part of the UNESCO World It continues to project itself as a Museum of Ideas
Heritage precinct of the Victorian and Art Deco reflecting contemporary concerns through
Ensemble in Mumbai. CSMVS became the first collections and programmes.
museum to receive the Platinum Certification from
the IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) for being a Get in touch
One-year Post Graduate Diploma
Green Building that efficiently incorporates solar Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
energy, water harvesting and waste management. 159–161 MG Road Fort Mumbai 400023
Maharashtra India
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precious collections of the Museum. CSMVS houses csmvs.in
the first ever Children’s Museum in the city of Google Arts and Culture
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Mumbai. Its flagship programme – Museum on Facebook @CSMVS in affiliation with the University of
Wheels, carries exhibitions across rural Maharashtra Twitter @CSMVSmumbai
and Gujarat to schools and educational institutions in Instagram @csmvsmumbai
Mumbai
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The course
Purpose of collection, collection policy and
collection methodology
Types of collections

The
Legislation: Treasure Trove Act, Antiquities and Art
Treasures Act, Monument Preservation Act and
Wildlife Act

curriculum
Documentation collection: Manual system, computer
system, photo documentation, digital methodology
Collection research
Handling of art objects
Storage system
There will be two semesters with three papers each Security of collection
covering theory and practical. Classroom sessions will Insurance
The syllabus approved by the University of Mumbai Eligibility There will be two semesters with three papers
be held on Saturdays (mornings) and Mondays (all-
for the one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Candidates having passed BA, BSc, BFine, BPA are each covering theory and practical. Classroom
day) at the discretion
sessions will be held of on
theSaturdays
faculty. Theand
programme 04 Exhibition: Planning and Design
Museology and Conservation covers: eligible for the course. will be taught
Mondays. Thepartially
programmonlinee and
will partially
be taught onsite and
onsite The concept and objectives of exhibition
at the Museum
attendance and
to both attendance is
is compulsory. compulso
Along with ry. Planning and programming of exhibition
01 Introduction to Museum, Museology and Admissions Along with attendance and examinations,
attendance and examinations, students will also need Exhibition installation
students will also need to submit a dissertation
Museography Selection of candidates will be strictly on merit and toand
submit a dissertation
participate and participate
in a group exhibition in toa group Integrated graphic design: Audio-svisual aids,
02 Museum Management according to reservation norms of the University of exhibition
successfu tolly
successfully
complete the complete the programme.
programm e. multimedia
03 Collection Management Mumbai. Applications received after the last date will Types of exhibitions, furniture and accessories
04 Exhibition: Planning and Design not be considered. Lighting design
05 Care and Conservation of Museum Materials 01 Introduction to Museum, Museology and
06 Museum Communication Number of seats: 20 Museography
05 Care and Conservation of Museum Materials
Definition of museum, types of museums and its
Types of museum materials, causes of deterioration,
The course will also offer a chance to learn the functions
The course will also offer a chance to learn latest Fees different methods of examination
latest trends in the field including developments Museum management in India
trends
in the in the field
digital including
space, and inthe digital, digitisation,
digitisation, and Tuition: INR 3000 Preventive conservation methods
dissemination.
and dissemination. Registration: INR 2000 The concept and objective of museology and
Conservation documentation
Study material, Research Library, etc.: INR 1500 museography
Cleaning and conservation of non-organic materials
This will be taught through lectures, practical work Museum Study Kit and other activities: INR 6000 The role of museum in modern society
Cleaning and conservation of paintings including oil
and workshops extensively using ample facilities Professional ethics and public accountability
paintings
such as the Research Library, audio-visual Fees for international students: INR 32,500 Methods of dry preservation and wet preservation
equipment, IT, practical training in the Conservation 02 Museum Management
with special reference to natural history specimens
Centre and galleries. Fees for study tours, examinations, etc. will be extra Concept of museum management
as applicable. All fees are payable at the time of Museum as an organisation and its various functions
06 Museum Communication
admission. Fees paid are not refundable. Planning and programming for museum development
Principles of museum communication
Museum administration
Communication development programme
Financial management
Evaluation of educational programmes and materials:
Museum security
Museum publications
Museum computerisation
Museum marketing and public relations