Delhi Institute of Heritage Research & Management (DIHRM)

Admission Notice - 1/2010

Delhi Institute of Heritage Research & Management (DIHRM), established by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi and affiliated to the Guru Gobind Singh  Indraprastha University, is a unique institution in India devoted to the study, conservation and preservation of the heritage. Archaeological monuments, arts and crafts, oral and written literature, living tradition, natural features and environment are all part of our heritage. Collectively it is the past that we have a responsibility to safeguard for future. Our solemn responsibility to respect, cherish and preserve.

Details of Courses: Within this year, an initiative will be taken to incorporate a few components into the two Master's courses and to develop a synergy between them. In the 1st and 2nd Semester, components will be introduced on diasporic heritage, heritage of Delhi ((India and the World), North east Indian, folk and tribal, design and fashion and intangible heritage (in cultural heritage of India), disaster management, cultural impact assessment, digital management, and gender perspectives in the realm of heritage (under cultural resource management), exposure to rural, adventure, wild life, natural, cultural heritage (in heritage tourism), and on tradition in contemporary Indian arts (in Art of India). In the 3rd and 4th semester an exposure to new and emerging technologies and approaches, and a stronger emphasis on field work will be provided (in Archaeology, Conservation and Heritage Management).

Name of Courses:

Master in Archaeology and Heritage Management (No. of seats - 30)

Master in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management (No. of seats - 30)

Duration of Courses: 2 Years

Eligibility: Graduate (3 years degree courses) in any subject of Humanities or Science (Those appearing in III year final exam. can also apply)

Important Dates:

Admission forms available from :12.05.2010
Last Date to submit the form : 09.07.2010
Date of entrance test : 16.07.2010
Programme:
Written Test: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Group Discussion: 2:30 p.m. onwards
Declaration of result: 22.07.2010
Admission formalities: 29.07.2010 - 30.07.2010
Session commences : 02.08.2010

Details of Courses in Masters in Archaeology and Heritage Management (MAHM):
(Semester one and two are common to both courses)

First Semester
(1) India and the world through the Ages
(2) Architecture of India
(3) Heritage Tourism and Management: Concepts, Planning and Marketing
(4) Heritage Museum and Management: Concepts, Planning and Preservation

Second Semester
(1) Cultural Heritage of India
(2) Art of India
(3) Heritage Tourism and Management - Agencies, Organizations and Impacts
(4) Heritage Museum and Management - Public Relations, Education, Research and Publication

Third Semester
(1) Trade Routes and Cultural Interaction
(2) Archaeology Method and Theory
(3) Prehistory and Human Evolution
(4) Epigraphy and Numismatics

Fourth Semester
(1) Proto Historic Culture and Vedic Age
(2) Historical Archaeology
(3) Public Awareness/Conservation of Archaeological Sites
(4) Dissertation

Details of Courses in Masters in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management (MCPHM) :
(Semester one and two are common to both courses)

First Semester
(1) India and the world through the Ages
(2) Architecture of India
(3) Heritage Tourism and Management: Concepts, Planning and Marketing
(4) Heritage Museum and Management: Concepts, Planning and Preservation

Second Semester
(1) Cultural Heritage of India
(2) Art of India
(3) Heritage Tourism and Management - Agencies, Organizations and Impacts
(4) Heritage Museum and Management - Public Relations, Education, Research and Publication

Third Semester
(1) Principles guidelines and laws : National and International
(2) Architectural and Engineering Technology, Nature and Use of Materials
(3) Heritage Planning, Regulations, Zoning, and Management
(4) Survey inspection, assessing deterioration and preparation of status report

Fourth Semester
(1) Conservation, Preservation and Restoration of Heritage Buildings and Monuments
(2) Chemical treatment and preservation of Paintings, Manuscripts, Organic & Inorganic Materials
(3) Public Awareness & Cultural Resource Management
(4) Dissertation

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