Course: Techniques of Restoration and Conservation of Paper, Bookbinding and Documents I

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Course title Techniques of Restoration and Conservation of Paper, Bookbinding and Documents I
Course code ARPKVD/TER1P
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Slovik Radomír, Mgr. BcA.
Course content
Restoration problems introduction, restorer ethic code Restoration documentation Artefact physical investigation (ph data, solubility tests, stripe sampling for microbiological analysis) Disinfection Paper cleaning methods Deacidification Sizing and strengthening Repairs, filling (tear repairs, filling missing parts). Flattening, pressing Summer practical staying is a part of lessons; it is arranged at conservation departments of libraries and archives. Students get acquainted with particular work places and manage basic techniques while working with archive documents and books.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
Subject objectives consist in getting abilities in restoration techniques related to various materials (paper, wood, metal, leather, parchment), creating abilities and capabilities of analysing and managing problems within broaden framework.
Students are able to deal with restoration problems starting from simple up to demanding and complex. They are able to make a complex restoration report including photo documentation and graphic documentation.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Test oral form provided a bid on the restoration of the dossiers.
Recommended literature
  • Sborníky z odborných konferencí restaurátorů a historiků.
  • Ďurovič, M. a kol. Restaurování a konzervování archiválií a knih. Praha, Paseka, 2002.
  • Kocman, J. H. Médium papír. Brno, Vysoké učení technické, 2011.
  • Kopecká, I., Nejedlý, V. Průzkum historických materiálů. Grada, Praha, 2005.
  • Kubička, R., Zelinger, J. Výkladový slovník malířství, grafika, restaurování. Praha, 2004.
  • Paper Conservation. Odborný časopis mezinárodní restaurátorské organizace IADA.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Restoration Study plan (Version): Restoration and Conservation of Paper, Bookbinding and Documents (2013) Category: Art and applied art 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter