NEW ONLINE COURSE – SUMMER 2025
The UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage introduces one new summer online course open to all students, professionals, and the general public. During the summer, UCLA opens its doors to current UCLA students, visiting college students, high school students, international students, and working professionals from around the world. We welcome you to join this community that appreciates diverse global perspectives and invite you to learn through our prestigious summer programs.
Course Title:
CLT HTG 30 Caring for Black History: The Preservation of African American Cultural Heritage
Who can enroll?
This 4-credit undergraduate-level course is available to anyone interested in learning more about cultural heritage preservation. All are welcome to enroll (members of the public, museum professionals seeking professional development, undergraduate students, etc.). Applicants do not need to be currently enrolled at UCLA or any other institution.
Registration Information:
The course will be offered through UCLA Summer Sessions
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This course is open to everyone – current UCLA students, visiting college students, high school students, international students and working professionals from around the world!
To ensure placement please enroll by April 15, 2025
Course Fees:
Please Click Here to visit the UCLA Summer Sessions Financial Page for Fees, Payment, and Financial Aid Information. The fee for each summer course is calculated based on the unit value the course carries and the per-unit fee rate, which varies by UC student status.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CLT HTG 30 CARING FOR BLACK HISTORY: The Preservation of African American Cultural Heritage
Credits: 4
Dates: June 23 – Aug 1, 2025 (Summer Session A6)
Wednesdays & Fridays
Time: 10:00am – 11:50am
Location: Online
Augusta Savage with her sculpture Realization
The course covers efforts to preserve African American cultural heritage from both within Black communities and in the wider American cultural heritage sector. Discusses how the preservation of physical items and histories is linked to American values, connecting cultural heritage conservation to social movements. Spans from the study of 19th-century efforts by African American to preserve their own history to current campaigns. Uncovers roots of current diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges in cultural heritage professions. Students will incorporate local examples of African American cultural heritage into their studies and learn from real life examples.
Instructor:
Anya Dani (she/her) is an objects conservator specializing in community-based conservation. She is currently the Director of Community Engagement and Inclusive Practice/Lecturer at the UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage where she develops collaborative projects focused on preserving Black cultural heritage. She is also a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), and a co-founder of the Black Art Conservators Group. Previously, Anya has worked as a conservator for the Stanford University Archaeology Collections, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
For questions about this course please contact Anya Dani at anyadani@ioa.ucla.edu
