Apart from being an image, a photograph is a palpable object, which occupies a place in space and requires specific attention, through its physical and chemical composition and the weaknesses that this may entail.
What will you learn in this course?
Learning objectives
- Recognise and distinguish the concepts of preservation, conservation, and restoration.
- Identify and recognize the structure of a photograph (within its different types).
- Identify and recognize the most commonly found types of photographs.
- Recognize the main factors of common deterioration of photography.
- Apply a program destined to control environment and pest infestations.
- Recognise the practice of handling procedures and identify the more suitable storage systems for each type of photograph.
- Develop and maintain a preservation program for the photographic collection, suited to the types of photographs to which it is destined.
In addition to the lessons, documents, links, tables, and other materials are provided that will be auxiliaries and tools in your future activities in the area of conservation of photography.
Who should take this course?
- This course is intended for professionals who are engaged in activities related to photographic archives and collections, collectors, and antiquarians.
- It will be very useful for those who have photographic assets in their custody, in public or private institutions.
- It is suitable for anyone who wishes to promote the longevity of their family photos and albums.
Certificate
- At the end of the course, a training certificate will be issued by Citaliarestauro.com.
- We are a training entity certified by DGERT – Training entity certificate No. 1800/2015 – so the certificate has international validity. Know more.
General program
- Preservation / Conservation / Restauration
- Before entering the topic of conservation of cultural goods, we need to sum up some fundamental concepts.
- Photography: concept, structure, and most common typologies
- We will see what we define as a photograph, the processes involved in its production and the various types one may find, and their respective differences.
- Common deterioration factors (internal and external)
- Before beginning any preservation program it is necessary to know the main deterioration factors of the different types of photographs.
- Environment and pest control
- Environmental and pest control is a fundamental stage of the conservation process. Let's see how this may occur and get to know some of the instruments that can be used to guarantee this control.
- Handling and Packaging systems
- How to handle our photographs and which are the best ways of packaging and storing, from the most complex processes to the most simple and economical ones.
- The Preservation Program
- Which are the stages for developing a proper preservation program and which methods should be employed for each type of photographic collection.
Authors
Coordination, editing, and creation of pedagogical supports - Fátima Muralha
Texts and technical information - Yolanda Silva
Graduated in art history (Faculdade de Letras of the University of Porto). Her career led her to work at the Municipal Historical Archive of Porto and the Museum of ISEP, with inventory and conservation of photographic collections. She wandered around the world of antiquaries and tourism, until becoming a professional trainer/tutor, dedicating herself to the areas of Art History, Iconography, and Conservation of Photography. She currently works at the department of culture of Porto, within the scope of heritage. Has several written works / published in the areas of art history, Iconography and conservation.