College: Social Programs

This interdisciplinary program combines art conservation and restoration with advanced technological methods. Students learn scientific principles and practical techniques for preserving, restoring, and maintaining artworks. The program focuses on chemical, physical, and digital techniques for analyzing, documenting, and processing artworks. Graduates are prepared for careers in art conservation and restoration, working in museums and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of art conservation and restoration.
• Develop skills in scientific analysis, documentation, and processing of artworks.
• Learn techniques for using chemical, physical, and digital technologies in art conservation.
• Explore preventive conservation and ethical considerations in restoration.
• Comprehend the role of technology in enhancing art conservation and restoration practices.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in art conservation.
• Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for conservation projects.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Art Conservation
   • Overview of art conservation, basic concepts, and ethical considerations.
2. Chemistry for Art Conservation
   • Principles and techniques of applying chemical methods in conservation.
3. Physics for Art Conservation
   • Basics and techniques of using physical methods in art analysis.
4. Digital Techniques in Art Conservation
   • Exploration and application of digital methods to enhance conservation practices.
5. Painting Restoration Techniques
   • Principles and techniques for treating damage and deterioration in paintings.
6. Preventive Conservation
   • Basics and techniques for developing preventive conservation strategies.
7. Ethical Considerations in Art Restoration
   • Understanding ethical considerations and professional conduct in conservation.
8. Research Methods in Art Conservation
   • Principles and techniques necessary for conducting and evaluating conservation research.
9. Practical Training in Art Conservation
   • Real-world conservation experiences and practical projects.
10. Graduation Project in Art Conservation
    • A comprehensive project to apply skills learned in conservation or restoration.

Assessment Methods:

• Conservation plans, chemical analyses, physical analyses, digital technology applications, restoration treatment reports, preventive conservation strategies, ethical considerations papers, research methodology projects, practical training reports, graduation projects, group projects, internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "The Conservation of Art: Principles and Practice, Material" by Joy Hill Stoner and Rebecca Rushfield.
• "Chemistry for Conservators" by Velson Horie.
• "Physics for Conservators" by Sarah Staniforth.
• "Digital Techniques in Art Conservation" by Franco Niccolucci and Sorin Hermon.
• "Conservation of Paintings: Principles and Practice" by Christopher Calnan and Nicholas Eastaugh.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of art history, chemistry, physics, and digital technologies. Suitable for students interested in art conservation and restoration, and working in museums.

Duration:

Typically 4 years to obtain a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates can acquire a degree in Painting Technology and Restoration and pursue certifications in art conservation or restoration.

Target Audience:

Aspiring art curators, restorers, museum professionals, and individuals seeking specialization in painting conservation and restoration. This major equips students with the scientific, technological, and practical skills needed to excel in art conservation and restoration, enhancing the preservation of cultural heritage.