Information Package

Master's of Museology with Thesis

MUS520

GLASS CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION

Course Code
MUS520
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Determine problems of the glass objects
  2. Repair and restore damaged books
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionDetermine problems of the glass objects. Repair and restore damaged books
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Presentation
2nd Week Chemistry of glass
3rd Week Glass production
4th Week History of glass
5th Week Damages of the glass
6th Week Introduction of the glass conservation
7th Week Conservation methods
8th Week Mid-term
9th Week Consolidation of glass
10th Week Completion of the fragmented parts
11th Week Practical study
12th Week Practical study
13th Week Practical study
14th Week Practical study
Recommended or Required ReadingDavidson, S., Newton, R., Conservation of Glass, UK 1989
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 1 30
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1
K2 X
K3 X X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X