Conservation of metals 1402-KME-5Z-SJ
The first class includes a presentation by the instructor on the rules and regulations applicable in the conservation studio, including health and safety (H&S) regulations, fire safety protocols, and assessment criteria. After familiarizing themselves with these rules, students sign a document confirming their understanding and acceptance of the provided information.
The classes continuously include the following components:
Inventory and Condition Analysis of Historical Objects
The course includes the inventory of historical artifacts, identification of materials and techniques used in their manufacture, and an assessment of their condition. Students learn to recognize corrosion-related changes, analyze the nature of surface deposits, and evaluate the condition of the metallic core. An important aspect of the course is the development of a conservation treatment plan.
Conservation of Metal Artifacts
This part of the course involves performing basic conservation treatments, developing skills for an individual approach to each object, and solving problems related to its preservation state. Students learn methods for removing surface deposits, joining and filling losses, applying anti-corrosion protection, stabilizing corrosion processes, and using corrosion inhibitors. In addition, they acquire knowledge about proper storage and display conditions for metal artifacts.
Conservation Documentation
Students prepare complete conservation documentation for the treated object, including a description of its condition, the conservation methods applied, and photographic documentation. An essential component is ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the documentation in accordance with conservation standards.
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Total student workload
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Learning outcomes - skills
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Teaching methods
Observation/demonstration teaching methods
Expository teaching methods
- description
Exploratory teaching methods
- experimental
- practical
- project work
- laboratory
- observation
- brainstorming
Type of course
Prerequisites
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Assessment Criteria:
Assessment of Continuous Subject Knowledge – the level of theoretical knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice; U1, U4, U6, U10, W1–W4, K1–K2
Assessment of Topic Understanding – ability to analyze issues, draw conclusions, and interpret conservation-related problems; U2, U3, U5, W1, W2, W4, K3
Assessment of Problem-Solving Skills – creativity and effectiveness in identifying appropriate conservation methods; U8, U12, W1, W5, K3–K4
Assessment of Individual Initiative – ability to propose solutions in the field of conservation and restoration of historical artifacts; U3, U4, U9, W1, W5, K4
Assessment of Timeliness and Workstation Organization – ability to effectively plan conservation activities and maintain order and safety in the workplace; U8, U5, W1, W4, K2, K4
Assessment of Task Execution – ability to apply instructions and guidance provided by the instructor to carry out independent work; U2, U4, W1, W3, K2, K4
Assessment of the Proper Execution of Conservation Work on Assigned Historical Objects – compliance of the completed work with conservation standards and care for the entrusted objects; U5, U6, U12, W1, W3, W4, K3
Assessment of Responsibility for the Historical Object – awareness of the value of the conserved object and actions taken in accordance with professional ethics; U1, U3, U9, W1, W2, W5, K1–K3
Assessment of the Accuracy and Completeness of Conservation Documentation – quality, precision, and compliance with formal requirements of the prepared electronic documentation; U9, W3–W4, K4
Assessment of the Accuracy of the Conservation Work Log – level of detail in entries documenting the activities undertaken in relation to a specific object; U5, U9, W1, W3, K2–K3
Bibliography
REQUIRED LITERATURE:
Stone and Metal Monuments: Their Deterioration and Preventive Conservation, edited by Wiesław Domasłowski. Toruń: Nicolaus Copernicus University Press, 2011. (Section on metal monuments, pp. 489–534).
Implementation of Plastic Masses for Filling Losses in Brass Alloys, Marta Chylińska, Andrzej Podgórski, Alina Tomaszewska-Szewczyk. In: The Heritage of Artistic Craft: Traditional Techniques and Modern Conservation and Restoration, Vol. 1, edited by Piotr Niemcewicz and Marta Chylińska, Toruń: Nicolaus Copernicus University Press, 2020, pp. 101–122. ISBN 978-83-231-4502-8.
Application of Instrumental Methods in the Study of Gilding Techniques on Metal Substrates, Andrzej Podgórski, Arletta Piasecka, Alina Tomaszewska-Szewczyk. In: Chemical Analysis in Heritage Conservation: 14th Conference, December 4–5, 2014, Warsaw, Warsaw: Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, 2014, p. 31.
Consolidation of Mechanically Damaged Enamel Decoration on Copper and Its Alloys Using Thermoplastic Resins, Arletta Tomaszewska, Alina Tomaszewska-Szewczyk. Acta Universitatis Nicolai Copernici. Monument and Conservation Studies, 2011, No. 42, pp. 185–207.
SUPPLEMENTARY LITERATURE:
The Stefan Knapp Panel from the Facade of the Assembly Hall of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń: Conservation Issues, Aleksandra Gralińska-Grubecka, Zuzanna Jarmulska-Król, Adam Kaźmierczak, Arletta Piasecka, Anna Zaręba [et al.]. In: 3rd Scientific Conference – The Heritage of Artistic Craft: Traditional Techniques and Modern Conservation and Restoration, Toruń, 16 November 2023: Conference Proceedings, edited by Marta Chylińska, Toruń: Nicolaus Copernicus University Press, 2023, pp. 18–19.
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Notes
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Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: