Certificate course on Museum Heritage and Cultural Study
Course duration: 12 classes, starting on 13 September 2025
Classes on: Saturdays and Sundays (10:00 – 11:00 AM)
Mode: Online – Zoom
Recommended for: Students of Grades VI - XII
Fees: INR 3000 (For Indian) I INR 5000 (For Abroad)
Last Date of Application: 2 September 2025
Kolkata Centre for Creativity introduces an Online Certificate Course on Museum Heritage and Cultural Study, in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Govt. of India. This first-of-its-kind course is tailored for school and college students, offering foundational training in heritage and museum studies at the undergraduate level.
The course is intensive, immersive, and practical, designed to equip participants with the professional skill set required to work in museums, cultural centers, and archives. It will cover a wide array of topics ranging from the definition of heritage and museums to real-world applications like exhibition planning and heritage site visits (self-guided, with support from the team).
Course Highlights:
- Understand the key frameworks of heritage preservation, museum functions, and community engagement
- Interact with experts and heads from leading museum and heritage institutions
- Receive certification jointly issued by IGNCA and Kolkata Centre for Creativity
- Engage in live discussions, group activities, and guided museum visits
Modules Overview:
- Heritage: Definitions, Types & Importance
- National & International Cultural Bodies
- Policies, Acts & Committees
- Community Participation
- Functions & Role of Museums
- Self-Guided Museum Visits (with guidance)
Presentation & Evaluation (Mandatory for Certification)
How to Apply:
- Download and fill the Application Form
- Email the form and supporting documents to: mousruti.kcc@akst.org.in
Payment Instructions:
- Indian students: Include your Transaction ID in the application form
- International students: Email kcc@akst.org.in to receive bank details before payment
