WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR – PHIL WHITTAKER, SOTHEBY’S INSTITUTE OF ART – SINGAPORE: Sotheby’s Institute Of Art has been preparing students for careers in the international art world for 37 years. During this time our mission has always been to do this to the highest possible standards of quality and professionalism. We have now extended our presence to Asia, with Singapore as our base of operations. Today, professionalism means more than being able to identify a Ming vase or quattrocento painting. The ability to be able to create a marketing strategy, construct a budget, install an exhibition, or identify copyright infringements, as well as research and publish an article, prepare and deliver a public lecture or produce a professional catalogue entry, are highly valued skills. The acquisition of practical knowledge such as this, coupled with academic requirements form the basis of the unique learning experience at Sotheby’s Institute Of Art. Students at the Institute learn by studying, observing and handling original objects, whether they are vases, paintings, chairs, sculptures or photographs. This close connection to the physical object leads to a deeper knowledge and understanding of the art work, an understanding which is enhanced by consulting books, archives and other research materials. Sotheby’s Institute Of Art – Singapore is dedicated to quality, excellence & innovation in art education. Through our links to the University of Manchester, our high academic standards, professionalism and a unique approach to learning, we are committed to contribute to the students’ personal success, that of their organisations and of wider society. One of the most prestigious universities in the UK, The University Of Manchester, with its Department of Art History in the School of Arts, Histories & Cultures being one of the largest departments of its kind in UK, is the validating agency for all postgraduate degrees offered in Sotheby’s Institute Of Art - Singapore. “PATHWAY TO A CAREER IN THE INTERNATIONAL ART WORLD” Warmest Regards, Phil Whittaker Director Sotheby’s Institute Of Art - Singapore