Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Pallas University of Applied Sciences
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Curriculum subjectRestoration of Paper. Restoration of the Handwritten Materials
| Subject |
| Subject code |
NR.21.02 |
| Subject name |
Restoration of Paper. Restoration of the Handwritten Materials |
| Credit points |
5 ECTS |
| Grading method |
Distinctive |
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| Curriculum subject |
| Curriculum |
2016 2267 |
| Study year |
4 |
| Semester |
Spring semester |
| Subject type |
Mandatory |
| Specialization |
conservation/restoration |
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| General description |
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Theoretical part
• Paper and its composition. Physical-chemical qualities of paper.
• Paper degradation (paper acidity, its measuring possibility, neutralisation of the acid paper)
• Problem related to inks and dyes in the conservation/restoration of handwritten paper materials.
• The principles of the conservation/restoration handwritten materials.
• Preservation of handwritten paper materials.
.Practical part
• Assessing the condition of handwritten paper materials.
• Selecting a suitable conservation/restoration method.
• Selecting suitable tools and materials and preparing the work station.
• Carrying out practical conservation /restoration works.
• Preparing guidelines for documentation and preservation. |
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| Study outcome |
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Upon completion of the course, students will:
• be familiar with different handwritten paper materials and their qualities;
• be familiar with the reasons behind the degradation of paper and know how to analyse them;
• select a suitable restoration method based on the character of the object, paper and damages;
• perform practical conservation/restoration works based on the chosen method;
• create a documentation for the completed works. |
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| Current rounds |
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