Heritage science plays an increasingly important role in the fields of both active (treatments) and passive (preventive) conservation, archaeology and (technical) art history. The associated imaging and analytical techniques supply insights into the constituting materials and internal structure, the genesis, the material history and the degradation mechanisms of heritage objects and are key in developing mitigating strategies for a broad range of conservation issues.
Three micro-credentials cover the entire domain of material research from a technical point of view, in heritage science. These micro-credentials, each focusing on different techniques, can be followed separately or consecutively, according to the level of skills needed or learners’ interests.
The entire learning path consists of the following micro-credentials:
Who for?
This micro-credential is relevant for people working in the heritage sector in different positions. It is particularly interesting for researchers, conservators, restorers, archaeologists, art historians, guides, … who want to learn more/in depth insights in materials and techniques used in heritage.
The course consists of lectures and practical sessions, organized weekly on campus. The lectures are recorded if proper recording infrastructure is available in the designated classrooms. Attendance is compulsory for the practical sessions.
Stadscampus UAntwerp
