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This course introduces the theory and practice of further key book and paper conservation skills. It introduces the specialist areas of conservation applied to works on paper or books and archival materials as appropriate to chosen subject specialism including support and conservation of different media (watercolour, ink, pencil, friable media) and the construction of a range of basic book structures. It continues the development of the applied science and practical skills introduced in semester 1 through the treatment of objects from the University of Glasgow Hunterian and Archives & Special Collections, and National Libraries of Scotland.

Lecture: 1hr a week over 11 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus

Supervised studio time: 14 hrs a week over 11 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus

Project Supervision: 6 x 1 hour

Standard entry to Masters at College level

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Practical Work (continuous assessment) - 50%

Reflective Account (2500 words) - 50%

This course aims to:

■ Provide the student with the opportunity to develop and consolidate interventive treatment skills and understanding through practical object treatment.

■ Enable the student to begin to combine material science knowledge and an understanding of context with observation and interpretation skills in the formulation and implementation of appropriate treatment strategies.

■ Enable the student to develop skills as a reflective practitioner to inform professional and ethical decision-making.

■ Equip the student to employ professional skills to underpin workroom practice.

■ Enable the student to develop communication skills for professional practice.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Proficiently undertake a range of core conservation techniques.

■ Analyse book and paper artefacts using observation skills, knowledge of science and ethical and cultural contexts to propose appropriate treatments.

■ Apply critical reflection as a tool for deepening learning and gaining meaningful insights from their conservation practice.

■ Utilise good workroom and laboratory practice to ensure efficient, safe and effective use of materials and resources and in collaborative contexts.

■ Communicate effectively, using appropriate terminology and in a professional manner, with a range of specialist and general audiences, both orally and in writing.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.