Online Teaching Aids & Course Supplements
As an added bonus to your core-curriculum, students can also avail themselves of the 15 Additional Teaching Aids and Supplements that are designed to be used in conjunction with your overall e-Course studies and appraisal training.
These supplements and teaching aids are provided in an online format, and can be found on the "Introduction Pages" of your e-Course study modules. As you progress through your plans you'll find that these aids have been strategically placed in order to help reinforce and develop the concepts emphasized within the curriculum. The aim of these aids is to support and augment your e-Course studies.
All of these supplements have been carefully chosen so as to provide the maximum amount of benefit to students working and training in the field of antiques, vintage, collectibles and appraising. They have been added to the Asheford Course to not only enhance the curriculum, but to also provide students with a wider scope of potentially helpful options when it comes time to operating their own businesses. The Supplements listed below, are "inclusive" of the Asheford Program, and are provided at no additional charge.
15 Additional Teaching Aids
1. Free Online Price Guides (directory) listing the latest antique prices as well as real time auction results (located in Plan 5 Appraising) |
   
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*LIMITATIONS & STIPULATIONS: All applicable e-Course Teaching Aids are provided in an online format, except where noted. *The Research & Appraisal Service, along with the Library Directory Service, are provided free within the first six months of enrollment and are limited to 2 inquires per student account, or whichever comes first, after which a fee applies. Research & Appraisal Services are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and are meant to guide students in the crafting of research procedures as well as how to conduct appraisals. The Research & Appraisal Service is not intended for professional or commercial use for the purposes of establishing real-world valuations for individuals, insurance companies, banks, legal proceedings, etc. The Research & Appraisal Service is designed to demonstrate how to conduct appraisals through self-directed study, with an emphasis on showcasing initial appraisal techniques related to the identification of student submitted items. **Requirements for the Research and Appraisal Service are as follows: students may submit 2 items or subjects for review, within the first 6 months from time of enrolment. Three separate photos for each item are required (a close-up shot, medium shot, and long shot). Any additional images that are deemed necessary in helping to evaluate the item may also be used, including discernable features such as visible chips, cracks, distinguishing marks, etc. Submissions must also include all known relevant information about each of the items - including any historical facts or anecdotes, where it was purchased, how it was received, and any additional information that was provided which might be relevant. ***Please note, we are unable to research and evaluate glass, paintings, jewelry or textiles, as they often require 'in-person' examinations. All materials must be physically mailed to the Institute for evaluation - no digital or emailed copies with attached or embedded files will be accepted.****Opinions expressed by the school's Research & Appraisal staff are not to be construed, or used in any way whatsoever as a professional evaluation or determination for origin, construction, design or acknowledgment of historical accuracy. Research & Appraisal Services are meant only to provide instructional examples of process, not real-world evaluations. The Institute will not be held responsible in any way whatsoever, for inaccurate or incorrect information provided by the school's Research & Appraisal staff.
As An Added Bonus...
Once you've completed your studies you'll also receive an Asheford approved, "Graduate Seal Of Completion" (similar to the one to the left), which can be placed on your website to indicate to customers and clients alike, that you've completed the Asheford Program, and that you're a "graduate member" in good standing with the Institute.
