GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
ARCHIVAL MATERIALS AND CONSERVATION METHODS/SAN-454
Course Title: ARCHIVAL MATERIALS AND CONSERVATION METHODS
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 8 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assc. Prof. Dr. Sevay Okay Atılgan
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  atilgans@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Know and arrange the types of archival materials.
Learn the history of paper, its production techniques, the materials which are used and their features.
Learn the history of leather, its production techniques, the materials which are used and their features.
Learn the biological, chemical and physical deteriorations seen on the archival material
Describe the preventive conservation methods for deteriorations seen on the archival materials.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  The cultural and historical importance of the library and archival materials.
2. Week  The types of the library and archival materials.
3. Week  The history of the paper, its production techniques and features
4. Week  The production techniques and features of paper.
5. Week  The history of the leather, and tanning methods
6. Week  The production techniques and features of leather.
7. Week  The ink and paint types used in archival materials and their features.
8. Week  midterm
9. Week  The factors for the deterioration on archival materials.
10. Week  Deteriorations caused by fungus and insects.
11. Week  Deteriorations caused by light and moisture.
12. Week  Chemical deteriorations.
13. Week  Preventive conservations for archival materials.
14. Week  Preventive conservations for archival materials
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Hunter, D., Papermaking, The History and Technique of an Ancient Craft, Dover Publications, Inc., New York 1974. Principles for the Care and Handling Library Material, ed. Adcock E.P., IFLA-PAC, Paris 1998. Montanari, M., Ruschioni, E., Trematerra, P., Archivi Biblioteche, Sugli Infestanti E Le Infestazioni, Roma 2001. Fellows,G. –J., Springborg (1996), P.,Care and Conservation of Manuscripts 2: Proceedings of the Second International Seminar Held at the University of Copenhagen 16th-17th October 1995, Museum Tusculanum Pres. Loveday, H., Islamic Paper: A Study of the Ancient Craft, Archetype Publications, 2002. Baer, Norbert S and Paul N. Banks, Indoor air pollution: effects on cultural and historical materials, Care of Collections içinde (83-89). Yay. Hazl. Simon Knell. Londra 1994. Haines, B.M., “Natural ageing of leather in libraries”, Leather-Its Composition and Changes With Time içinde (66-74). Yay. Hazl. Cristopher Calnan and Betty Haines, 1991.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer,
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
10
2
20
 Searching in Internet and Library
12
2
24
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
3
3
 Final and Studying for Final
1
3
3
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
78
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.12
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1To become a scholar who will be able to contribute to Art History, self-confident, and academically be a researcher.X
2History of Art with relevant national and international regulations, terms and concepts to be mastered.X
3Gaining the ability to identifying, evaluating with analyses, the subject and problems on works with different disciplinary such as archaeology, fine arts, architecture, history etc.X
4Preparing vocal and written presentation on the knowledge and gaining they have learned about Art History, in and out of courses.X
5Being able to read inscriptions, charter of waqfs placed on the cultural properties, coins and archival documents written in different languages; analyze them with the help of different disciplinary.X
6Identifying any kind of art piece and art period with their basic attributes by using researches methods and techniques of Art History; and evaluate them in the view of religion, mythology and iconography.X
7On art history planning and executing team Works on the field of work.X
8Being able to evaluate with documenting the studies about the effects of the factors such as material, production technique, decoration, deign etc., on production and development of any kind of art pieces.X
9The ability to follow the scientific publications and technological developments related to art history by using resources such as archives, libraries, internet etc.X
10Technical drawing of the architectural constructions, ceramics and other small findings, photographing them and recording them on videos; gaining the technical and technological knowledge and skills for digital drawing on computer, writing and photographing programs.X
11The ability to examine and evaluate the corporeal cultural heritage, which have artistic values, within the means of geographical region, countires, communities and time.X
12Being able to gain the sensibility on practicing the scientific approach about protection and restoration of the cultural heritage which are the artistic and architectural productions, the scientific ethics and responsibilities.X
13Ability to research and practice the modern methods about exhibitioning our art monuments, uncovering in open public places such as museums and galleries.X
14As in relation with lifelong learning being able to follow the developments in art history, and with revising the gained knowledge.X