Conducted in terms: 2022/23L, 2023/24L, 2024/25L

ISCED code: 0218

ECTS credits: 4

Language: Polish

Organized by: Institute for the Study and Conservation of Cultural Monuments

Art conservation-restoration (workshop) II 1402-PKZ-4L-SJ

The aim of the course is to make complete conservation-restaurant of diploma conservation facility during the four semesters by the student. In the 8th summer semester the student gets acquainted with the monument handed over to him for conservation, prepares historic outline of the monument, historical and artificial description, determines the state of preservation, causes of damage, develops a detailed research project, takes samples of original and antique materials for instrumental and microchemical research, outlines a preliminary program of conservation and restoration works.
The results of simultaneous research, library, archival and museum queries as well as the project of work are regularly discussed at the Diploma of Conservation. During the semester, the student completes and learns conservation literature on the subject of monuments of analogous or similar nature, compares the applied methodology of works.
At the end of the semester, after thorough recognition of the construction and condition of the facility, after the course in the Laboratory of Technical Monument Construction, the conservation works begin. Performs preliminary tests to determine and select appropriate and safe conservation measures, tools and methods. Student begins performing treatments in accordance with the program established in cooperation with the promoter. He keeps a log of conservation works, which he uses to prepare documentation of conservation and restoration works. The work is crowned by a public presentation and defense after the completion of the 11th semester.

Term 2022/23L:

as in basic information about the subject (independent of the period)

Term 2023/24L:

as in basic information about the subject (independent of the period)

Term 2024/25L:

as in basic information about the subject (independent of the period)

Total student workload

150 contact hours

Learning outcomes - knowledge

K_W03 has detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of conservation methodology in the selected specialization; K_W06 knows the basic physical and chemical methods of researching works of art and monuments; K_W12 knows the basics of photography and documentation techniques for works of art, research and conservation and restoration processes; K_W04 knows the mechanisms of the interaction of physical, chemical and biological environmental factors on the matter of works of art and monuments; K_W05 has basic knowledge in the field of materials science of historic substance and historical and contemporary conservation materials; K_W09 has knowledge about previous technologies and artistic techniques; K_W10 has knowledge in the field of fine arts in the range of artistic workshop; K_W13 has elementary knowledge about occupational health and safety;

Learning outcomes - skills

Can perform a diagnosis of the condition of the monument, determine the causes of damage and formulate a program of research and conservation and restoration works. K_U01; Is able to identify, recognize and describe the technical structure of a work of art and a monument, including the original and secondary layers. K_U02; Has the ability to use conservation, technological knowledge and knowledge in the humanities and natural sciences to prepare a conservation project. K_U04; Has the ability to perform most of the conservation and restoration treatments. K_U05; Can determine the principles of prevention and minimization of destructive impact of physical, chemical and biological environmental factors on the matter of works of art and monuments. K_U06; Recognizes types of plastic art techniques. K_U10;

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K_K01 is aware of the importance of the value (artistic, historical, emotional) of a work of art and monument, their uniqueness and the obligation to respect them in the process of conservation-restaurants; K_K02 is aware of the importance of professionalism and the need to comply with the rules of professional ethics; K_K05 knows the limits of own knowledge and skills, understands the need for further education and the need to involve the specialists in other fields to solve particularly complex conservation issues;

Teaching methods

Under the supervision of the promoter, the student prepares a historic outline of the monument, a historical and artificial description, determines the state of preservation and causes of damage, develops a detailed research project, takes samples of original and antique materials for instrumental and microchemical research, outlines a preliminary program of conservation and restoration works. At the end of the semester, after careful reconnaissance of the construction and condition of the facility, conservation works begin. Project assumptions and research results are discussed at the parallel Conservatory Diploma Seminar.

Expository teaching methods

- discussion
- description

Exploratory teaching methods

- practical
- laboratory
- experimental
- project work
- classic problem-solving
- situational
- observation

Online teaching methods

- methods referring to authentic or fictitious situations
- content-presentation-oriented methods
- evaluative methods
- methods developing reflexive thinking
- cooperation-based methods

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

The student has completed the 7th semester of studies. During the previous semesters, he gained knowledge and skills regarding the methodology of humanistic research, research of the characteristic and construction of monuments (instrumental, microchemical, histochemical methods), preventive conservation, means and methods used in structural impregnation and filling cavities.

Course coordinators

Term 2024/25L:

Aleksandra Gralińska-Grubecka
Piotr Niemcewicz

Term 2023/24L:

Aleksandra Gralińska-Grubecka
Piotr Niemcewicz

Term 2022/23L:

Aleksandra Gralińska-Grubecka
Piotr Niemcewicz
Katarzyna Polak

Assessment criteria

The condition for pass the course is 100% attendance. There are acceptable 2 absences due to important documented reasons. The way of verifying the effects of education and the competences obtained by the student is the correct performance of the research and conservation work by the student, keeping the conservation diary, partial preparation of the documentation, including points concerning history, stylistic description, state of preservation, construction (stratigraphy) and research part. The frequency of attendance is assessed, including punctuality and time efficiency, semi-completed documentation submitted at the end of the semester (its substantive and technical value, ie correctness of the description, proper use of professional terminology, text editing and ability to use the acquired knowledge), as well as the quality of work with a monument, including artistic and technical skills, substantive preparation, organizational efficiency, conservation awareness, independence of work and its final effects.

Practical placement

Not applicable

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Term 2022/23L:

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Term 2023/24L:

as in basic information about the subject (independent of the period)

Term 2024/25L:

as in basic information about the subject (independent of the period)

Notes

Term 2022/23L:

as in basic information about the subject (independent of the period)

Term 2023/24L:

as in basic information about the subject (independent of the period)

Term 2024/25L:

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