Care and Conservation of Ethnographic Objects

Description

Through knowledge and understanding, students will be able to: • Identify the techniques of ethnographic objects in different the civilizations • Specify the materials and tools which are used in Ethnographic objects in the different civilizations • Recognise the manifestations of deteriorations to Ethnographic objects • Explained modern methods of examinations and scientific analysis of ethnographic objects. • Choose the different modern methods for care and conservation of ethnographic objects. • Recognise the scientific methods of museum display and preventive conservation Through intellectual skills, students will be able to: • Compare between the components and properties of different ethnographic objects materials • Explain the manifestations of deterioration of the ethnographic objects • Determine the most proper materials and methods for conservation and museums display of ethnographic objects. • Critique earlier conservation methods • Use library sources effectively Through professional and practical skills, students will be able to: • Apply scientific method in care and conservation of Ethnographic objects • Use of scientific methods in the museum display and preserve of Ethnographic objects • Write well-researched papers on the conservation of ethnographic materials • Give a 10-minute presentation on a topic of care and conservation of Ethnographic objects • Observe and write down observations in a reflective journal Through general and transferable skills, students will be able to: • Provide accurate information on the subject matter • Work with colleagues on a presentation and understand team work dynamics • Critique opinions and scientific ideas and link them through scientific reasoning • Provide accurate information on the subject matter • Use computer and modern technological means in communication, access, and search for information • Plan, organize and manage time • Work with colleagues on a presentation and understand team work dynamics • Create, innovate to find alternative solutions to solve problems

Program

Material Culture Conservation

Objectives

• This course introduces the student to ethnographic objects conservation. Ethnographic objects are artefacts which have been collected from indigenous communities around the world. They are made from both organic materials and inorganic substances. These might be local and traditional materials or may have been obtained through trade. The course includes causes damage and deterioration of ethnographic objects from environmental, physical, chemical, and biological effects. At the end of the course students will be able to document the object using photographs, descriptions, and diagrams to provide a record and keep track of its condition and changes over time. Students will study how to display ethnographic objects in museum and store house. Special reference will be given to the Nubian and Beshari ethnographic objects conservation.