Conservation Sciences
Cycle
Segundo ciclo
Degree
Mestre
Coordinator
Maria João Seixas de Melo
Opening date
September
Vacancies
10 vagas
Fees
1065,72 Euros
Schedule
Daytime
Education objectives
Aims
The Master of Science in Conservation will have the autonomy to carry out a detailed characterization of disease and mechanisms of change in various types of cultural goods, and develop proposals for preventive or curative.
The choice of methods of examination and analysis most appropriate for the characterization of the Work and its pathologies is a major skills to be developed in this Masters. The Master of Science in Conservation will have unique skills to the coordination of multidisciplinary teams, with a profile that will allow you to easily build dialogues with experts from various areas.
Careers
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Institutions responsible for the spoils of historic or artistic.
- Research and development and technological innovation.
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Scientific analysis and other activities relating to the Conservation and Enhancement of Cultural Heritage.
Degree pre-requisites
Duration : 2 years
Credits : 120 ECTS
Mandatory scientifc areas
| Area | Credits (ECTS) |
| Conservation Sciences |
92 |
| Conservation and Restoration | 6 |
| Human and Social Sciences |
22 |
Access to other courses
Access to third cycles
Evaluation rules
The following modes of evaluation are used with regard to academic qualifications:
- Evaluation based solely on an examination or completion of a final project.
- Evaluation based on work done throughout the semester excluding examination or final project. In these courses students can expect to carry out, for example, laboratory activities, mini-tests, tests, individual or group projects, seminar-related activities, any combination of which will be used to determine the final grade.
- Evaluation based obligatorily on an examination or a final project. In these courses there extists a form of evaluation similar to one of the aformentioned activities in paragraph 2 as well as a form of evaluation based on a final exam.
- Evaluation based on work done throughout the semester with the possibility of foregoing an examination or a final project.
The Dissertation seminar includes a public presentation, before a Jury, in accordance with legal statutes.
Structure
| 1.º Semester | ||
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 2704 | Biology in Conservation | 6.0 |
| 7498 | History of Art Technology and Materials I | 6.0 |
| 7497 | Examination and Analysis Methods I | 7.0 |
| 7556 | Research Project 1 | 4.0 |
| 7550 | Theory and Philosophy of Conservation | 6.0 |
| 2.º Semester | ||
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 7414 | Preventive Conservation | 6.0 |
| 7419 | Cultural Heritage Law | 6.0 |
| 7420 | Cultural Heritage Management | 6.0 |
| 2789 | History of Art Technology and Materials II | 6.0 |
| 2788 | Examination and Analysis Methods II | 7.0 |
| 3.º Semester | ||
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 7551 | Art History (Ancient and Medieval Art) | 11.0 |
| 7552 | Art History (Modern and Contemporary Art) | 11.0 |
| 7557 | Research Project 2 | 8.0 |
| 4.º Semester | ||
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 7558 | Research Project 3 | 30.0 |