Diagnóstico e Conservação de Materiais Fotográficos

By the end of this course, students will have developed the following skills:

• Understand the production methods and material composition of various photographic materials from a historical perspective.
• Gain knowledge of the chemical, optical, and mechanical properties associated with photographic media.
• Analyze and comprehend the primary causes of deterioration in photographic materials.
• Apply identification methodologies using both visual indicators and rigorous analytical methods.
• Diagnose the physical and material condition of photographic materials.
• Implement preventive conservation measures for the proper storage and preservation of different types of photographic media.
• Write and present a detailed report on the identification and diagnosis of a photograph.

Soft Skills: Time management, teamwork, bibliographic research, report writing (structure, presentation, and citations), proficiency in IT tools, effective communication and presentation skills