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The curriculum of the Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works
of Art is structured in accordance with the requirements of a modern
institution of tertiary education, that seeks to offer its students a solid
scientific-academic background; at the same time it serves the special multidisciplinary
character of the field of conservation, and the broad range of technological
knowledge it should incorporate.
The need for acquisition of knowledge and skills by the students demands a composite multidisciplinary practice. Therefore, the Department˘s curriculumincludes courses on basic and applied Science (Physics, Chemistry,Physicochemistry, Biology), Humanities (Archaeology, Art History), Arts, andTechnological applications.The eight (8) overall semesters of studies include lectures, laboratory practice,seminars, visits in the field, and papers, with an emphasis on case studies, teamprojects and a dissertation. The eighth semester is intended for thepreparation of the dissertation; after completion of the seventh semesterstudents also undertake a six-month compulsory internship at public or private institutions and companies.
Courses are divided into four areas:
- General Foundation
Courses (GFC),
- Special Foundation
Courses (SFC),
- Specialization
Courses (SC), and
- Administration and
Finance Courses (AFC)
General Foundation Courses cover the first and second semester and
include subjects such as: “General principles and methodology
of conservation”; “Survey and documentation of artefacts and monuments”;
“General principles of Chemistry”; “General principles of Physics”; “Elements
of Biology and principles of biocorrosion”; “Free-hand drawing”; “Photography”.
In the next semesters, foundation courses continue into evolving units
that cover the ever increasing demands of the subject of study. These units
include courses such as: “Special
Chemistry topics”; “Physicochemical methods and techniques”; “Art History”; and
“Special Computer Topics”.
Courses in the rest of the semesters aim at providing students with those
specialized knowledge and technical skills that are necessary for the complete
study, safe conservation and effective management of works of cultural
heritage. Specialization Courses correspond
to subjects directly related to the process of conservation of different
objects, such as Conservation of Portable Icons, Wood & Woodcarvings, Books
& Paper, Canvases, Wall Paintings, and Textiles; and Conservation of Stone,
Mosaic, Metal Artefacts, Ceramic & Glassware, Organic Materials & Textiles.
The dissertation, before graduation,
gives students the opportunity to carry out an in-depth study of a subject of
their specialization, either by experimental or by synthetic work, and by
consulting the appropriate literature. Placement is undertaken in
specialized public or private laboratories, for the consolidation of the
knowledge acquired, and the development of the ability to resolve problems
through team work.
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