Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Pallas University of Applied Sciences
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Curriculum subjectRestoration of Bindings. Introduction to the Restoration of Bindings
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| Subject code |
NR.20.01 |
| Subject name |
Restoration of Bindings. Introduction to the Restoration of Bindings |
| Credit points |
4 ECTS |
| Grading method |
Distinctive |
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| Curriculum subject |
| Curriculum |
2015 2267 |
| Study year |
2 |
| Semester |
Spring semester |
| Subject type |
Mandatory |
| Specialization |
conservation/restoration |
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| General description |
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Theoretical part
• Constructional elements and materials of a binding. The main damages of bindings.
• Contemporary binding, its specificity and problems. Contemporary binding materials.
• The principles of conservation/restoration of bindings. Working tools and materials.
• The principles of the preservation of bindings.
Practical part
• Simple techniques of repairing a binding (repairing a back or corners, repairing/reinforcing a text block).
• Techniques of repairing contemporary bindings.
• Making simple preservation covers for bindings. |
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| Aim |
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| The objective is to introduce the students the terminology, tools and materials related to the conservation/restoration of bindings. Simple binding repairing techniques and important preservation principles. |
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| Study outcome |
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Upon completion of the course, students will:
• be familiar with the bindings' constructions, materials, their features and damages;
• be familiar with modern binding materials and specifics of binding technology.
• be familiar with the principles of conservation/restoration of bindings.
• be familiar with the simple techniques of repairing the bindings;
• be familiar with the problems related to repairing a modern binding;
• be familiar with the principles of preserving bindings. |
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