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Basics of Conservation and Restoration

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 220233 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 4

Professor: Bojana Savić

Description:
​The basic contents of the program material include the following thematic areas: Definition of the profession, Ways and principles of conservator-restorer education, Principles of conservation and restoration throughout history, Modern theories of conservation and restoration, Ethical principles in conservation and restoration, Contemporary principles of conservation-restoration treatments, Legal aspects of the protection of cultural property, The beginnings of international cooperation on the preservation of cultural heritage, UNESCO conventions and charters, History of protection of cultural heritage in Serbia and Yugoslavia.​

Learning outcomes:
​​After completing the Basics of Conservation and Restoration course, students have certain knowledge in the field of history, theory, ethics and philosophy of conservation and restoration. It is expected that students will be able to form attitudes that are in accordance with contemporary philosophy and the principles of contemporary conservation ethics, as well as to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in interpreting the problems of professional conservation practice.​


Entry requirements: None

Semester: Autumn & Spring | Number of semesters: 2 | Maximum number of visiting students: 2

Language: Serbian – available for international students




Art Elements and Geometric Structures

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 22О165 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 3

Professor: Marijana Paunović

Description:
​Theoretical teaching: proportions, line, composition, value, color, texture, unity and harmony, balance, contrast, accent, geometric images in the plane (geometry of spirals, polygons, conics...), parallel projections, polyhedra, surfaces. Practical teaching takes place in the form of exercises and workshops following the thematic units from lectures. Student choose project topics according to their personal interests and directions.​

Learning outcomes:
​Students have acquired knowledge of certain elements and design principles and can use an abstract geometric way of thinking in creative expression. They can apply the learned methods of representing geometric and free forms in the realization of an artistic project. They know how to model simple layouts and forms out of paper.​


Entry requirements: None

Semester: autumn | Maximum number of visiting students: 2

Language: Serbian – available for international students




Image Space and Optical Illusions

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 22О251 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 3

Professor: Marijana Paunović

Description:
​Theoretical teaching: repetition (ornament, tessellation, fractal), metamorphosis, Renaissance perspective and camera obscura, linear perspective, curvilinear perspective, optical-physiological perspective, painting perspective (aerial, color perspective...), optical illusions. Practical teaching takes place in the form of exercises and workshops following the thematic units from the lectures. Students choose project topics according to their personal interests and directions.​

Learning outcomes:
​Student have acquired knowledge of the influence of different aspects of perspective on the representation and understanding of space. By using the appropriate perspective method students are capable of achieving certain visual effects. By using the adopted abstract geometric way of thinking and theoretical knowledge students have developed creative abilities. They can use repetition systematically in their work.​


Entry requirements: None

Semester: spring | Maximum number of visiting students: 2

Language: Serbian – available for international students




Materials Knowledge 1

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 22О241 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 3

Professor: Irena Živković

Description:
​METAL MATERIALS. Concept and importance of material science and engineering in artistic, design and conservation-restoration practices. Classification of materials according to the type of chemical bond and material tetrahedron. Atomic structure of materials. Color as a material element of painting. Nanostructure and microstructure of metallic materials. Dependence of the structure and properties of metallic materials. Properties of metallic materials. Technological characteristics and processes of metal processing. Metal processing by casting. Metal processing without casting. Welding and mechanical processing. Types and methods of protection of metal materials. Application of metallic materials. Classification of metallic materials. Non-ferrous metals and alloys. Aluminum and aluminum alloys. Copper and copper alloys. Titanium. Magnesium and magnesium alloys. Precious metals. Nickel. Superalloys. Carbon steels. Alloy steels. Cast iron. Metallic pigments. Metal plates as carriers of painting.​

Learning outcomes:
​Students acquire basic knowledge about the structure and properties of metal materials. They know the technological characteristics and processing of metal materials, the technological development of products and materials for professional interventions, with the merging of tradition and experimentation with new materials. With the help of knowledge of metal materials used in art, design and conservation and restoration, students are able to predict independently the optimal selection of metal materials.


Entry requirements: None

Semester: autumn | Maximum number of visiting students: 3

Language: Serbian – available for international students




Materials Knowledge 2

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 22O242 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 3

Professor: Irena Živković

Description:
​​CERAMIC MATERIALS. Nanostructure and microstructure of ceramic materials. Dependence of the structure and properties of ceramic materials. Properties of ceramic materials. Technological stages of ceramic production and drying and firing processes. Technological characteristics and processing of ceramic materials. Classification of ceramic materials.

​Minerals and stone. Igneous rocks. Sedimentary rocks. Metamorphic rocks. Stone processing. Technical stone. Decorative stone. Artificial stone. Gemstones. Inorganic pigments. Clay and pottery. Application of clay in painting and sculpture, clay in ceramics. Terracotta, majolica, faience, porcelain. Inorganic glass. Gypsum, plasters, mortars, cements, lime. Types and properties of plaster. Casting plaster and technical characteristics of gypsum products. Application of plaster in painting and sculpture. Binder as a material element of a wall painting. Types of binders according to their origin. Inorganic binders, lime, types of lime. Visit to the Museum of Minerals and Rocks of the Faculty of Mining and Geology of the University of Belgrade.​

Learning outcomes:
​Students acquire knowledge about the structure, properties, technological characteristics and processing of ceramic materials, the technological development of products and materials for professional interventions, with the merging of tradition and experimentation with new materials. With the help of knowledge of ceramic materials used in art, design and conservation and restoration, students are able to predict independently the optimal selection of ceramic materials, glass, gems and stones.​


Entry requirements: None

Semester: spring | Maximum number of visiting students: 3

Language: Serbian – available for international students




Materials Knowledge 4

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 22O244 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 3

Professor: Irena Živković

Description:
COMPOSITE MATERIALS. Natural leather - structure, properties, processing and protection. Synthetic leather. Natural fibres. Chemical fibres. Fabric structure. Fabric in fine arts - painter's canvas. Technological characteristics of the fabric. Linen, jute, hemp, cotton and natural silk fabric. Glue as a material element of painting. Glue function. Classification of adhesives. Organic hydrophilic adhesives. Properties of binders - optical influence of binders on colours, chemical and physical properties. Structure and properties of composite materials. Classification of composite materials. Composite materials reinforced with particles. Fibre reinforced composite materials. Processing of composite materials. Wood and wood-based materials. Wood as a carrier of a work of art - nano, micro and macrostructure of wood, chemical composition, types, physical, thermal, mechanical properties, defects in wood, processing. Paper as a carrier of a work of art - nano, micro and macrostructure, chemical composition, types, physical and mechanical properties. Technological characteristics of paper. Paper production process - manual and industrial. Type of paper.

Learning outcomes:
The student acquires knowledge about the structure, properties, technological characteristics and processing of composite materials, the technological development of products and materials for professional interventions, with the merging of tradition and experimentation with new materials. With the help of knowledge of composite materials used in art, design and conservation and restoration, the student is able to predict independently the optimal selection of synthetic and natural composite materials.


Entry requirements: None

Semester: spring | Maximum number of visiting students: 3

Language: Serbian – available for international students




Materials Knowledge 3

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 22O243 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 3

Professor: Irena Živković

Description:
POLYMER MATERIALS. Structure of polymer materials. Dependence of the structure and properties of polymeric materials. Properties of polymer materials. Glass transition temperature. Viscoelastic state of polymeric materials. Liquid crystalline polymer materials. Technological characteristics and processing of polymer materials. Ageing and protection of polymer materials. Classification of polymeric materials. Synthetic thermoplastic polymers: Polyethylene. Polypropylene. Polystyrene and copolymers. Poly (vinyl chloride). Poly (vinyl acetate). Poly (vinyl alcohol). Poly (tetrafluoro-ethylene). Acrylic polymers. Thermoplastic polyesters. Polycarbonate. Polyamides. Aromatic polyimides. Aromatic polyethers. Polyurethanes. Synthetic thermosetting polymers. Unsaturated polyesters. Alkyd resins. Phenol-formaldehyde resins. Amino resins. Epoxy resins. Elastomeric materials. Natural rubber. Synthetic rubbers. Thermoplastic elastomers. Natural organic polymers. Cellulose and starch - composition, origin, properties, application. Amber. Cellulose ethers and esters. Dextrin - composition, origin, properties, application. Proteins. Collagen and elastin. Organic hydrophilic binders of animal origin. Animal glue and gelatin - composition, origin, properties, application. Organic lipophilic adhesives. Polymer coatings and varnishes. Organic pigments and dyes.

Learning outcomes:
The student acquires knowledge about the structure, properties, technological characteristics and processing of polymer materials, the technological development of products and materials for professional interventions, with the merging of tradition and experimentation with new materials. With the help of knowledge of polymer materials used in art, design and conservation and restoration, the student is able to predict independently the optimal selection of synthetic and natural organic polymer materials.


Entry requirements: None

Semester: autumn | Maximum number of visiting students: 3

Language: Serbian – available for international students




Line in Printmaking

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 22О166 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 3

Professor: Gordana Petrović, Mirjana Tomašević, Gabrijela Bulatović

Description:
​The aim of the course is for students to acquire basic knowledge in classical printmaking techniques, familiarize themselves with the concepts of multi-originals, manual printing and the limited edition of a print. Additional aim is to encourage students to use linear drawing as an important personal signature in traditional hand printing.​

Learning outcomes:
​Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate the ability to create printing plate based on their sketches. They will show mastery in hand printing limited editions using both – relief and intaglio printing techniques. Students will master composing by creatively using the linear drawing, focused on techniques that correspond to their personal artistic poetics.​


Entry requirements: None

Semester: Autumn & Spring | Number of semesters: 2 | Maximum number of visiting students: 4

Language: Serbian – available for international students




Miniprint

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 22О050 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 3

Professor: Gordana Petrović, Mirjana Tomašević, Gabrijela Bulatović

Description:
​The aim of the course is for students to acquire basic knowledge in classical, manual printmaking techniques and to familiarize themselves with the concepts of multi-originals. Students will expand and apply knowledge, skills and experience by interpreting elements of arts in artistic ideas trough the techniques of relief and intaglio miniprint.​

Learning outcomes:
​Upon completion of the study program, student will demonstrate mastery of basic principles of printmaking. They will have gained the ability to individually render and successfully impress a limited edition of a small size print. Students will learn to recognize artistic and aesthetic values as well as expressive possibilities of different printmaking techniques of miniprint.​


Entry requirements: None

Semester: Autumn & Spring | Number of semesters: 2 | Maximum number of visiting students: 4

Language: Serbian – available for international students




Painting Techniques 1

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 22О359 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 4

Professor: Slobodan B. Kajtez, Mina M. Glogovac

Description:
​The course aims at educating students through theory and practice on the fundamental techniques of easel painting, from traditional to modern methods. Students will get a theoretical introduction to the structural layers of paintings from different eras, on solid and elastic bearers and their characteristics, as well as practical application in the techniques of drawing, watercolor, gouache, egg tempera and acrylic in accordance with the acquired knowledge. The goal of the course is to develop creative abilities based on the connection of artistic and technological approaches in the creation of a work of art, as well as the acquisition of practical foundations for work within other professional courses.

Learning outcomes:
​Upon completion of the program, students will acquire highly specialized knowledge in the field of painting techniques: toned drawing, watercolor, gouache, egg tempera and acrylic. Students will master technology basics of painting materials and their application, as well as the technology of working within these painting techniques. Students will be able to independently create artworks by working within the scope of the painting techniques as well as to be able to connect subsequent knowledge with the knowledge already acquired.​


Entry requirements: None

Semester: Autumn & Spring | Number of semesters: 2 | Maximum number of visiting students: 2

Language: Serbian – available for international students




Painting Techniques 2

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 22О360 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 4

Professor: Slobodan B. Kajtez, Mina M. Glogovac

Description:
​The course aims at educating students through theory and practice on the fundamental techniques of easel painting, from traditional to modern methods. Students will get theoretical introduction to the structural layers of paintings in the renaissance era as well as practical application in the technique of egg tempera on wood, including gilding with mixtures. The goal of the course is to develop creative abilities based on the connection of artistic and technological approaches in the creation of a work of art, as well as the acquisition of practical foundations for work within other professional courses.

Learning outcomes:
​Upon completion of the course program, students will acquire highly specialized knowledge in the field of painting in egg tempera technique. They will be able to independently create artworks by working within the scope of this painting technique as well as to be able to connect subsequent knowledge with the knowledge already acquired.​


Entry requirements: None

Semester: Autumn & Spring | Number of semesters: 2 | Maximum number of visiting students: 2

Language: Serbian – available for international students




Painting Techniques 3

Faculty of Applied Arts

Study Programme: Conservation and Restoration
Code: 22О361 | Course level: undergraduate | ECTS credits: 4

Professor: Slobodan B. Kajtez; Mina M. Glogovac

Description:
This subject is educating students through theory and practice on the fundamental techniques of easel painting, by traditional to modern methods. The student is expected to get a theoretical introduction to the structural layers of paintings from different eras, on solid and elastic bearers and their characteristics, as well as practical application in the oil technique on wood or canvas. The goal of the course is to develop creative abilities based on the connection of artistic and technological approaches in the creation of a work of art, as well as the acquisition of practical foundations for work on other professional subjects.

Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of the subject program, the student will acquire highly specialised knowledge in the field of oil painting techniques. The student will master technology basics from knowledge of painting materials and their application, as well as the technology of working in these painting techniques. The student will be able to independently create works of art by working in withing the scope of this painting technique as well as to be able to connect subsequent knowledge with already acquired


Entry requirements: None

Semester: Autumn & Spring | Number of semesters: 2 | Maximum number of visiting students: 2

Language: Serbian – available for international students