Upcoming course information
| Dates | 12 – 14 July |
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| Cost | $1,450. UC Student Discount: $725 |
| Delivery | Face to face |
| Commitment | 3 days |
| Classes | Face to face, 9am each day |
This course will provide an introduction to the theory and practice of the conservation of photographic materials. Topics covered will include the identification of a wide range of photographic process types from Daguerreotypes to digital prints as well as the basics of photographic conservation treatment.
Each topic will begin with a tutorial session followed by a hands-on practical session directly related to the topic.
Catering is provided each day.
Career potential
This course gives an introduction to a broad field that has applications in libraries, archives, museums and galleries.
Who should apply for this course
Conservators or collection managers who want a better understanding of the history and technology of photographic processes, and the treatments that may be undertaken of photographic materials.
Learning outcomes
- Develop a basic understanding of the variety of historic and contemporary photographic images, and some of the potential conservation treatments that may be undertaken on this material
- Receive an introduction to photographic conservation practice including identification, surface cleaning, stain reduction, repair, inpainting and preservation
Course presenters
Learn from industry experts
Cheryl Jackson
Lecturer in Heritage Preservation, University of Canberra
Cheryl Jackson is the owner of A3 Collection Services, a small private business established to provide preservation advice and training to small cultural institutions in regional and urban Australia. She has been a professional Conservator for 32 years and is one of the most senior Photographic Conservators in Australia. She has undertaken advanced training in Photographic Conservation, specialising in colour and digital materials and regularly lectures in Photographic Conservation at University level. Cheryl has extensive experience in Paper Conservation, Preventive Conservation and Disaster Preparedness and Response, as well as Photographic Materials.
Course structure
Session 1
Understanding photographic materials and Identification of process types
- Introduction to materials – what goes into a Photo?
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Introduction to black and white processes - from Daguerreotypes to resin coated silver gelatin prints. Including negative materials.
- Self-directed identification practical – a set of known samples and a set of unknown samples. ID the unknown images with reference to the known images
- Introduction to colour processes – from additive screens to inkjet prints. Includes negatives and transparencies.
- Self-directed identification practical – a set of known samples and a set of unknown samples. ID the unknown images with reference to the known images
Session 2
Surface Cleaning and Stain Reduction
- Surface Cleaning – the theory behind it and considerations based on material types
- Stain reduction – the theory behind it and considerations based on material types
- Photos stuck to glass - practical session on the Gore-Tex/Reemay hook technique.
- Mechanical cleaning and solvent cleaning practical.
- Washing techniques and considerations for successful drying.
- Fibre based and resin coated photos stuck to glass, and the removal there of
Session 3
Compensation and Collection Preservation
- Compensation - infilling and inpainting B&W and colour images.
- Preservation - considerations for whole collections
- Experimentation with different infilling and inpainting materials including digital media.
- Environment, packaging materials, handling
Ready to apply?
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Apply today and study your way.
UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Bruce campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.