Course in Temporary Exhibitions of Private Collections
Online 300-hour course in temporary exhibitions of private collections. 6 modules with UNE-EN 15946 (packaging principles for the transport of cultural property), UNE-EN 16648 (methods for transporting cultural property) and SketchUp. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the motivations and constraints of exhibiting a private collection.
Select objects and write a coherent exhibition script.
Negotiate loan, insurance and valuation agreements with the owner.
Plan the transport, handling and installation of the vehicles.
Manage the running of the exhibition: audiences, communication and sponsorship.
Organise the dismantling, return and evaluation of the exhibition.
Prepare the complete project for a temporary exhibition.
Who it's for
- Exhibition curators who wish to specialise in Temporary Exhibitions of Private Collections.
- Temporary exhibition coordinators who wish to specialise in Temporary Exhibitions of Private Collections.
- Private collection managers who wish to specialise in Temporary Exhibitions of Private Collections.
- Collections registrars who wish to specialise in Temporary Exhibitions of Private Collections.
- Exhibition display designers who wish to specialise in Temporary Exhibitions of Private Collections.
- Cultural sponsorship managers who wish to specialise in Temporary Exhibitions of Private Collections.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter museums and collections.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN 15946 (packaging principles for the transport of cultural property)
- UNE-EN 16648 (methods for transporting cultural property)
- UNE-EN 15999-1 (display and storage cases for exhibition and conservation)
- Law 16/1985 (Spanish Historical Heritage Law)
- Royal Decree 1680/1991 (State guarantee for works of cultural interest)
- ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Motivations of the collector and of the museum1.2Risks for the owner1.3Benefits for the institution1.4Confidentiality and anonymity1.5Legal framework for temporary deposit1.6Bodies that authorise the exhibition1.7Sharing of costs and responsibilities1.8Project timelines1.9Initial documentation1.10Workshop: framework agreement for a private exhibition
2.1Criteria for selecting objects2.2The narrative that supports the selection2.3Balance between spectacle and rigour2.4Objects that must not leave the collection2.5Historical documentation for each object2.6Gallery labels and how to write them2.7Exhibition catalogue2.8Credits to the owner2.9Validation of the script with the lender2.10Practice: script for an exhibition of a private collection
3.1Temporary deposit contract3.2Valuation of the objects3.3Nail-to-nail insurance3.4Guarantees required by the owner3.5Liability for damage3.6Image rights and publication3.7Commercial use of images3.8Early withdrawal clauses3.9Taxation of the deposit3.10Practice: review of a deposit contract
4.1Prior condition report4.2Specialised packaging and transport4.3Accompaniment by the owner4.4Joint reception and checking4.5Installation according to agreed conditions4.6Protection measures in the gallery4.7Environmental control of the gallery4.8Documentary photography of the installation4.9Installation report4.10Practice: transport and installation plan
5.1Associated programme of activities5.2Visits by the owner and guests5.3Communication and press5.4Ticketing and capacity5.5Surveillance and security5.6Maintenance of the objects in the gallery5.7Incidents and how to report them5.8Periodic reports to the lender5.9Extension of the exhibition5.10Practice: operating plan for the exhibition
6.1Dismantling and return6.2Final condition report6.3Financial closure of the project6.4Report and evaluation of the exhibition6.5Acknowledgement and recognition of the lender6.6Long-term relationship with collectors6.7Possible future donation6.8Common mistakes with private collections6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: complete exhibition project for a private collection
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SketchUp, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, advanced Excel, Canva, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied through real procedures for drafting an exhibition script, a transport and installation plan for vehicles, and an exhibition budget and schedule. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the motivations and constraints of exhibiting a private collection.
Select objects and write a coherent exhibition script.
Negotiate loan, insurance and valuation agreements with the owner.
Plan the transport, handling and installation of the vehicles.
Manage the running of the exhibition: audiences, communication and sponsorship.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulations.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SketchUp, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, advanced Excel and Canva. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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