4 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 15,0 TP + 2,0 OT , Cód. 338016.
Lecturer
- Fernando dos Santos Antunes (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The students should be familiar with the sociocultural, technological and scientific context of cultural assets; be able to apply concepts, standards and methods to the preservation of museum collections; develop the ability to manage risk in collection management. Design preservation plans.
Program
Concepts of collection preservation.
Types of museum collections and structures - present context and strategies.
Integrated Risk Management.Integrated preservation plan through the monitoring and control risk factors for collections during handling, storage, displacement, transport and display.
Evaluation Methodology
Final assessment: public presentation of a website on preservation related issues(10%)
Research project work (50%)
Public presentation of research project (20%) and multimedia support (20%).
Bibliography
- ASLHEY-SMITH, J. (1999). Risk Assessment for Object Conservation. (Vol. 1). London: Butterworth-Heinemann
- SCHAFFER, T. (2001). Effects of Light on Materials in Collections: Data on photoflash and related sources. (Vol. 1). New York: The Getty Conservation Institute
- THOMSON, G. (1986). The Museum Environment. (Vol. 1). London: Butterworth-Heinemann
- WALLER, R. (2003). Cultural Property Risk Analysis Model. (Vol. 1). Goteborg: Universitatis Gothoburgensis
Teaching Method
Lectures
Practical classes including debates and critical analysis and supported by audiovisual resources.
Tutorials for pedagogical, technical and scientific support.
Software used in class
