4 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 15,0 TP + 2,0 OT , Cód. 338016.
Lecturer
- Fernando dos Santos Antunes (2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
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
