Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science This major focuses on the principles and practices of aesthetic restoration, combining artistic and technical skills to enhance and preserve the beauty of various objects and structures. Students explore key areas such as restoration techniques, material science, aesthetic theory, and digital technologies. The program emphasizes hands-on skills, theoretical knowledge, and the understanding of ethical and cultural considerations. Graduates are prepared for careers in art restoration, conservation, design, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of aesthetic restoration. - Develop skills in restoration techniques and material science. - Learn techniques for applying digital technologies in aesthetic restoration. - Explore aesthetic theory and its applications. - Understand the ethical and cultural considerations in restoration practices. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in aesthetic restoration. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for restoration projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Aesthetic Restorative** - Overview of aesthetic restoration, key concepts, and historical context. - Fundamentals of aesthetics and the role of restoration. 2. **Restoration Techniques** - Principles of restoration techniques, including materials, methods, and ethical considerations. - Techniques for restoring artworks, cultural artifacts, and historical sites. 3. **Material Science** - Fundamentals of material science, including properties, behaviors, and applications of materials. - Techniques for selecting and using materials in restoration projects. 4. **Aesthetic Theory** - Principles of aesthetic theory, including philosophical, historical, and cultural perspectives. - Techniques for applying aesthetic theory to restoration and design projects. 5. **Digital Technologies in Aesthetic Restoration** - Overview of digital technologies, including 3D scanning, digital reconstruction, and virtual reality. - Techniques for integrating digital technologies into aesthetic restoration projects. 6. **Ethical Considerations in Restoration** - Principles of ethical considerations in restoration, including authenticity, integrity, and cultural sensitivity. - Techniques for conducting ethical and responsible restoration practices. 7. **Research Methods in Aesthetic Restorative** - Principles of research methods, including experimental design, data collection, and analysis. - Techniques for conducting and evaluating research in aesthetic restoration. 8. **Practicum in Aesthetic Restorative** - Real-world restoration experiences, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects. - Techniques for applying learned skills in practical aesthetic restoration settings. 9. **Capstone Project in Aesthetic Restorative** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in restoration techniques, material science, or aesthetic theory. - Techniques for delivering a polished and innovative aesthetic restoration project. **Assessment Methods:** - Restoration technique reports, material science analyses, aesthetic theory applications, digital technology projects, ethical consideration papers, research methodology papers, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage" by various authors. - "Aesthetic Theory" by Theodor W. Adorno. - "Material Science for Conservators" by various authors. - "Digital Technologies in Conservation" by various authors. - "Ethics in Conservation" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of art, design, material science, and conservation principles. Suitable for students interested in art restoration, conservation, design, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Aesthetic Restorative and pursue professional certifications in art conservation, restoration, or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring art conservators, restorers, designers, and professionals seeking to specialize in aesthetic restoration. This major equips students with the practical, theoretical, and ethical skills needed to excel in aesthetic restoration, supporting careers in art conservation, restoration, design, and related fields.