Preventive Conservation
Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
ARQU |
13 |
Study plan since 2008/2009 |
1 |
- |
6 |
52 |
162 |
2 |
3 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
To promote the reflexion and the practice, in an integrated and interdisciplinary way, of risk preview, analysis and management, seeking the preservation of archaeological heritage; to provide students with methodological work tools, which may allow them to research a theme and argue their decisions.
Program
1. Introduction;
1.1. Heritage and conservation;
1.1.1. Concepts: Genesis and evolution;
1.1.2. Charters and Conventions;
2. Archaeological materials and contexts;
2.1. Vulnerabilities/resistances;
2.2. Change. Agents, interaction mechanisms and evidence;
3. Intervention methodologies and domain;
3.1. In situ. “First aid”;
3.1.1. Surveying and collection methodologies;
3.1.2. Packaging and transport;
3.2. In laboratory;
3.2.1. Handling;
3.2.2. Cleansing;
3.2.3. Stabilization/Fixation;
3.2.4. Marking;
3.2.5. Protection;
3.3. In stock and exposition;
3.3.1. Packaging;
3.3.2. Environmental management.
Mandatory literature
PEARSON, C.; The Conservation Of Marine Archaeological Objects, Butterworths, 1987. ISBN: 0-408-10668-9
WATKINSON, D.; First Aid for Finds, Rescue/UKIC, 1987. ISBN: 0903789132
LANG, J. & MIDDLETON, A.; Radiography of Cultural Material, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997. ISBN: 0-7506-2621-6
ODEGAARD, N.; Material Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology, Archetype, 2005. ISBN: 1-904982-09-3
CRONYN, J. M.; The Elements of Archaeological Conservation, Routledge, 1992. ISBN: 0-415-01207-4
RODGERS, B.A.; The Archaeologist’s Manual for Conservation: A Guide to Non-Toxic, Minimal Intervention Artifact Stablization, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2004. ISBN: 0-306-48466-8
STOLOW, N.; Conservation and Exhibitions, Butterworths, 1987. ISBN: 0-408-01434-2
THOMSON, G.; The Museum Environment, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1994. ISBN: 0-7506-2041-2
Pye, E.; Caring for the Past. Issues in Conservation for Archaeology and Museums, James and James, 2001. ISBN: 1-902916-10-7
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES COMMISSION ; Standards in the Museum Care of Archaeological Collections, MGC, 1992. ISBN: 0-948630-15-9
PEARSON, C.; Rock Art and Posterity: Conserving, Managing and Recording Rock Art, Australian Rock Art Research Publication, 1991. ISBN: 0-646-03751-x
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical and practical lessons, laboratory practices and tutorial supervisions. Use of active teaching/learning strategies, such as field activities, laboratory simulation/experimentation, field trips and presentation/discussion/education, based on imagined scenarios, in real world problems and case studies. Development of individual and group works.
keywords
Humanities > History > Archaeology
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Assessment Components
Description |
Type |
Time (hours) |
Weight (%) |
End date |
Attendance (estimated) |
Participação presencial |
56,00 |
|
|
Reports writing |
Trabalho escrito |
20,00 |
|
2012-06-04 |
Preparation and presentation of a lesson |
Teste |
30,00 |
|
2012-06-04 |
|
Total: |
- |
0,00 |
|
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
Description |
Type |
Time (hours) |
End date |
Elaboration of written research work about a certain theme |
Estudo autónomo |
56 |
2012-07-16 |
|
Total: |
56,00 |
|
Eligibility for exams
Students must be registered and must guarantee a 75% assiduity, both to classes and to tutorial supervision sessions. Their assiduity will be verified by the teacher through the students’ signature in attendance sheets, which they may consult for absence management. Students covered by special legislation are dismissed from this prerequisite.
Calculation formula of final grade
The following evaluation elements will be considered:
- Constructive participation in classes (15%);
- Writing reports (25%);
- Elaboration of written research work about a certain theme (30%);
- Preparation and presentation of a lesson (30%);
Examinations or Special Assignments
Students dismissed from the attendance prerequisite and who didn’t comply with it shall:
- Elaborate a thematic research work, which the teacher will supervise through the existent communication channels;
- Prepare and present a lesson during the exam period, in a time and place to be set;
- Develop, autonomously, activities which explore the program, after teacher's approval, and write a report about them.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Accordance with Assessment Regulations in force.
Classification improvement
Accordance with Assessment Regulations in force.