Art Conservation

Graduates from the programme Art Conservation possesses basic knowledge of theory, methods, equipment and practice in relation to the conservation of paintings on wood, canvas, wall and other load-bearing surfaces. The graduates has insight into the colour layer and the supporting substrate stratigraphy and materials and their properties and application as an interacting whole and in addition, knowledge of degradation phenomena and the application of the scientific methods of preservation. They have practice-based knowledge in material identification, documentation, as well as historical and current preservation and restoration treatments and optimal preventive storage conditions.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge on degradation based on material knowledge
• Knowledge of theory, methods, equipment and practice within the areas of active and preventive preservation, restoration, academic history, relevant adjacent science, crafts and arts
• Knowledge of museum legislation and the subject's ethical guidelines and of the museum world, cultural heritage landscapes.
• Knowledge of museum work, outreach and academic methods knowledge of the changing function, meaning and value of the objects in different contexts.

Skills:

• The ability to apply the theory, methodologies and equipment of the subject in practice in connection with the preservation of cultural and/or natural heritage
• The ability to assess professional issues and select and justify the choice of relevant solution models and scientific analyses
• The ability to access museums, the cultural community and the labour market with the skills to communicate and discuss conservation and conservation issues and solutions with both peers and non-specialists

Competences:

• The ability to handle and communicate complex issues in both study and work contexts within the field of preservation and restoration of cultural and natural heritage in the handling of collections and in working contexts in conservation professional and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• The ability to identify their own learning needs and to structure their own learning in various learning environments within conservation science and relevant related subject areas