Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 17071/2009 - 23/07/2009
3 ECTS; 1º Ano, Anual, 7,0 TP + 12,0 TC + 8,0 S , Cód. 649850.
Lecturer
- Fernando Manuel Conceição Costa (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not aplicable.
Objectives
Objective A - provide students with skills to assess critical situations for the conservation of archaeological objects, allowing small preventive treatments to be carried out, as well as their identification and diagnosis;
Objective B - to develop skills in the field of knowledge acquisition that allow the practical execution of works in the areas of molding and reproduction of objects and archaeological structures, for the purpose of studies of objects and / or exhibitions, as a way of safeguarding original objects.
Program
Moulding versus modelling. Difference Copy, replica and forgery. Types of Moulds. Standards for the evaluation of copies or reproductions. Legislation and Codes of Ethics concerning reproductions. Types of reproduction. Moulding Applied to Conservation and Restoration cases. Moulding Materials. Reproduction materials.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment: practical performance (result of practical work performed in class) 60% + delivery of research work on a theme related to Molding Techniques applied to archaeological objects or contexts (to be defined in class with students) 40%.
The student obtains approval whenever the sum of the works is equal to or higher than ten values.
Bibliography
- BRYDSON, J. (2002). LA SCULPTURE ? Toutes les Techniques. Paris: Dessain et Tolra
- CLÉRIN, P. (2004). A CERÂMICA ? Colecção Artes e Ofícios. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa
- David, N. (1989). Plastic Materials. London: ButterWorths
- Rice, P. (1986). POTTER?S DICTIONARY OF MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES. London: A & C BLACK
Teaching Method
Laboratory classes where students are required to develop templates and reports.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
