The Christie’s Art Business Course is designed for both art world professionals and newcomers wishing to gain an in depth knowledge of all aspects of the art market. It will provide you with the wherewithal needed to enter the market including up-to-date information and new analytical methods for those already in the business.
The course is modular so that you can choose which areas to study with the modules designed to complement one another for a complete view of the industry. Each module is made up of three evening sessions running weekly on Tuesdays.
They include:
In each lecture, following an introduction by the course leader, guest lecturers, who are leaders in their field, provide a thorough insight into an area of the art world before further discussion.
There are no specific educational requirements for the course. To receive a Christie's Foundation Certificate in Art Business four modules and an essay must be completed and passed. By completing all seven modules and a further essay you will receive a Christie's Advanced Certificate in Art Business.
James Goodwin MA, MBA is the Course Leader of the Christie's Art Business Course. James also lectures on the art market at Maastricht University and Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands, EuroMed Management and HEC, France, University Ca' Foscari of Venice, Italy and City University and Kingston University in the UK. His research and writing has appeared in The Economist, the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal and has been broadcast on BBC TV and Radio, and CNN. His book, The International Art Markets – The Essential Guide for Collectors and Investors includes 42 country art market chapters and was published in in English in July 2008 and in Chinese in June 2010.
The course has a range of guest lecturers including journalists, lawyers, economists, archivists, marketing managers and valuers from a range of well known businesses within the art business world.
Please call Christie's Education on +44 (0)20 7665 4350 to register, or email
artbusiness@christies.com
Download a Christie's Art Business Course enrolment form here and email or fax it to us.
Enrolment on a module is confirmed once full payment is received.
Fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment. Enrolment is on a strictly first come first served basis. Should any student who has enrolled on a course find that they need to withdraw the notice period is as follows:
More than 28 days before the start of the course:
Withdrawal: 90% refund
Transfer: 10% admin fee
28 days or less before the start of the course:
Withdrawal: No refund
Transfer: No refund
Fee for new course payable in full
After the start of the course:
Withdrawal: No refund
Transfer: No refund
Fee for new course payable in full
Disclaimer: The module outlines above are a guide to each lecture. Each visiting lecturer may add or subtract from the outlines depending on their specific field of study or conditions in the art market at the time of their lecture.
Tuesday evenings, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Session 1: Tuesday 21 Feb 2012
Session 2: Tuesday 28 Feb 2012
Session 3: Tuesday 6 March 2012
Session 1: Tuesday 13 March 2012
Session 2: Tuesday 20 March 2012
Session 3: Tuesday 27 March 2012
Session 1: Tuesday 3 April 2012
Session 2: Tuesday 10 April 2012
Session 3: Tuesday 17 April 2012
Session 1: Tuesday 24 April 2012
Session 2: Tuesday 1 May 2012
Session 3: Tuesday 8 May 2012
Session 1: Tuesday 15 May 2012
Session 2: Tuesday 22 May 2012
Session 3: Tuesday 29 May 2012
Session 1: Wednesday 6 June 2012
Session 2: Tuesday 12 June 2012
Session 3: Tuesday 19 June 2012
Session 1: Tuesday 26 June 2012
Session 2: Tuesday 3 July 2012
Session 3: Tuesday 10 July 2012
£695 per module
There are no restrictions on the number of modules a student can purchase.
7 modules: £4,378.50
(10% discount - a saving of £486)
- Complete all 7 modules and receive a Christie's Advanced Certificate in Art Business
- Complete 4 modules and receive a Christie's Foundation Certificate in Art Business
For a printable PDF of the Christie's Art Business Course details, please click here.