Research studentship at Camberwell

Archival Quality Digital Prints
Research Studentship
The London Institute
Camberwell College of Arts
School of Art History and Conservation

Job Description: A full time post graduate studentship researching
archival quality materials in digital printmaking.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

    1.  Examine and collate existing research into archival quality
        in printed media.

    2.  Establish longevity of inks, dyes and papers with respect to
        established criteria of archival quality e.g. the blue wool
        test.

    3.  Collaborate with relevant digital print companies, paper
        manufacturers and ink developers in exploring ways of
        working towards higher quality output.

The research student will work within the conservation department at
Camberwell College of Arts and will closely collaborate with the
existing research project The integration of computers, printmaking
and print technology. He/she will be expected to register for an
MPhil research degree.

This studentship will be suitable to candidates with a background in
paper and/or printing science. A sympathetic interest in the needs
of fine artists working in this field would be an advantage and
familiarity with relevant laboratory techniques will be essential.

Please contact:

    Dr Antony Smith
    c/o jonfox<-a t->mailbox< . >co< . >uk
    or at:
    Camberwell College of Arts
    School of Art History and Conservation
    Wilson Road
    London SE5 8LU, England
    +44 171 514 6427

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