Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Pallas University of Applied Sciences
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Curriculum subjectThe Protection of Cultural Heritage, the Philosophy and Professional Ethics of Restoration
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| Subject code |
RR.15.01 |
| Subject name |
The Protection of Cultural Heritage, the Philosophy and Professional Ethics of Restoration |
| Credit points |
2 ECTS |
| Grading method |
Nondistinctive |
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| Curriculum subject |
| Curriculum |
2014 2275 |
| Study year |
3 |
| Semester |
Fall semester |
| Subject type |
Mandatory |
| Specialization |
conservation/restoration |
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| General description |
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| An overview of cultural heritage and its preservation principles. The development of restoration and conservation, reasons and social background. Thorough overview of contemporary conservation theories and their connection to the practical conservation process. The course will additionally focus on the professional ethics and its practical application, and possible upcoming problems. |
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| Aim |
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To provide the basic knowledge of the methods, challenges and legislation related to the protection of cultural heritage.
To provide an overview of the history and theoretical and practical trends of restoration and conservation, including the contemporary conservation principles and professional ethics |
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| Form description |
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Topics
The preservation, conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
The formation of restoration
Conservation theories and their connection to the practical conservation process.
Information structure of artefacts
Value analysis of objects and its application in the decision making of the conservation process.
Main principles of the professional ethics of conservation
Monitoring professional ethics in the conservation process. |
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| Study outcome |
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Upon completion, students will:
be familiar with the essence of cultural heritage and the preservation principles of cultural properties;
be aware and conscious of the challenges related to the protection of cultural heritage;
be aware of the main developments in the history of restoration and conservation;
an overview of the contemporary conservation theories.;
be able to use the acquired theory in solving the specific conservation tasks;
be aware of the main principles of professional ethics and their application;
be able to find additional information related to this subject;
value cultural heritage;
have an experience of cooperation and public speaking. |
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| Current rounds |
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| None |
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