At the end of this course, the students; 1) To know the factors leading to the deterioration and degradation types of ceramic objects 2) To know the emergency protective measures, intervention strategies applied to ceramics in the museums and archaeological excavations
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The factors leading to the deterioration and degradation types of ceramic objects in the museums and archaeological excavations and the emergency protective measures, intervention strategies applied to ceramics constitute the content of this course. In this context, clay, glaze structure is determined by examining the surface of the find and measures are to be taken.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
The factors that lead to the deterioration of ceramic object and the types of deterioration.
2nd Week
The causes of deterioration of glazed tiles and ceramics, degradation caused by faulty conservation techniques.
3rd Week
Consodilation of the ceramic surface and strenghten physical resistance of ceramic surface.
4th Week
The classification of the ceramic object in the museums and archaeological excavations and methods of evaulation.
5th Week
Museum, excavation and underwater finds and the application of protective measures.
6th Week
The methods of lifting and carrying ceramic objects in the archaeological excavations strenghtening and wrapping techniques.
7th Week
The alternative methods of carrying and lifting objects.
8th Week
Mid-term: "The idenfication and determination of deterioration on ceramic object"
9th Week
The temporary installation of ceramic sherds.
10th Week
Combining broken sherds by an adhesive and complete missing parts.
11th Week
Consolidation methods.
12th Week
The coloriation of conserved object.
13th Week
3D drawing of conserved object.
14th Week
Project "The conservation of a ceramic object and digital drawing"
15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
J. Larney, Restoring Ceramics, London, 1978. S. Buys - V. Oakley, The Conservation And Restoration Of Ceramics, Oxford, 1993. J. Grayson, Riparazione e Restauro di Ceramiche e Porcellane, Milano, 1985 E. A. Dowman, Conservation In Field Archaelogy, London 1970. H. Hodges, "The Conservation Treatment Of Ceramics In The Field", In Proceedings of ınternational InstituteFor Concervation Mexico Congres on In situ Archeological Conservation, Los Angeles, 1986. " S. Başaran, Pişmiş Toprak ve Cam Eserlerin Konservasyon / Restorasyonu, İstanbul, 2000. Y. S. Şener, "Kubad-Abad Kazısı'nda Ele Geçen Çini Buluntular Üzerinde Uygulanan Restorasyon-Konservasyon İşlemleri", Vakıflar Dergisi, XVI, Ankara, 1997, s. 334 - 36
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Project,Problem Solving
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Project
1
30
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)