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Master's of Museology with Thesis

MUS544

CONSERVATION METHODS

Course Code
MUS544
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;
Mode of Delivery
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe standards of conservation of art works will be the main theme of this course. The regular workshops will be organized with expert conservators in different fields of conservation. The students will be introduced to main terminology of conservation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to conservation and restoration methods, the history of conservation
2nd Week Ceramic conservation and chemicals used for pre conservation
3rd Week The methods used in ceramic conservation
4th Week Introduction to mosaic conservationand history of ancient mosaic schools and their production methods
5th Week Mosaic conservation methods
6th Week Ancient quaries, the importance of understanding stone qualities and adopting a conservation method
7th Week Reasons for stone deterioration and methods for stone conservation
8th Week Midterm
9th Week The reasons for metal deterioration and the types of deterioration
10th Week Metal object conservation
11th Week Glass conservation and restoration
12th Week Organic object conservation and restoration
13th Week Project presentations on conserved object
14th Week FINAL Reports on conserved object, and methods followed
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Experiment
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No

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