In the Preventive Conservation of photography online course you will learn how to develop and maintain a preservation of photographs program for your photo collections .
Apart from being an image, a photograph is a palpable object, which occupies a place in space and requires specific attention, through its physical and chemical composition and the weaknesses that this may entail.
This online course on Preventive Conservation of Photography has been designed to teach, in a practical and accessible way, how to protect, handle and preserve photographs, ensuring their longevity without the need for invasive intervention.
With unlimited access 24 hours a day, you can learn at your own pace and put what you’ve learnt into practice straight away.
Language – English
Also available in: português | español
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Conservation of photography online course
In the Conservation of Photography online course you will learn how to preserve photo collections
◌ Recognise and distinguish the concepts of preservation, conservation and restoration.
◌ Identify and recognise the structure of a photograph (within its different types).
◌ Identify and recognise the most commonly found types of photographs.
◌ Recognise the main factors of common deterioration of photography.
◌ Apply a program destined to control environment and pest infestations.
◌ Recognise the practice of handling procedures and identify the more suitable storage systems for each type of photograph.
◌ Develop and maintain a preservation program for the photo collections suited to the types of photographs to which it is destined.
The conservation of photography course fee includes 24-hour access for an unlimited time to:
- Lessons for each theme of the program
- Downloadable texts and tables
- Glossaries
- Explanatory videos
- Evaluation (1 final questionnaire)
- Certificate.
Who should take the Conservation of photography online course?
This Conservation of Photography course is ideal for:
- Conservators and restorers
- Archivists and librarians
- Museologists and heritage professionals
- Photographers and collectors
- Students of art and heritage
- The general public interested in preserving old photographs
- Anyone with old family photographs
No access requirements.
Certificate
At the end of the course, a training certificate will be issued . Know more.
We are a training entity certified by DGERT – Training Entity Certificate No. 1800/2015 – so the certificate has international validity.
The course price (a single payment) includes all content, assessment and certificate. The value is exempt from VAT under paragraph 10 of Article 9 of the CIVA.
How it works
Course structure
PART 1 – Preservation / Conservation / Restoration
Before any approach to the conservation of cultural assets, it will be necessary to synthesize its fundamental concepts.
A lesson is presented with the synthesis of these concepts based on the ICOM – International Council of Museums.
PART 2 – Photography: concept, structure and most common typologies
In this part of the course we will learn what photograph really is. The processes inherent to their production and the various typologies and their differences.
- Structure: base, support, emulsion, album, etc.
- Most common typologies
PART 3 – Common deterioration factors (internal and external)
Before starting any photo preservation program, it is necessary to know the main factors of deterioration of the different photographic species.
Only then can we adopt the appropriate measures for each specific case
- Internal factors
- External factors
PART 4 – Environment and pest control
The environmental and pest control that can damage our photographic collections is a fundamental step in the conservation of photography process.
You will learn about the various ways and equipment to carry out this control.
PART 5 – Handling and Packaging systems
Learn how to handle our photo collections and what are the best forms of packaging, from the most complex processes to the simplest and most economical ones.
- Handling
- Packaging systems
PART 6 – The Preservation Program
What are the stages and methods to develop a photo preservation program suitable for each type of photographic collection . In this part of the course, several examples will be given and supporting materials will be provided for future use.
- Museum collection program
- Proposed program for private photo collections (at home)
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about the course and how it works.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Do photographs deteriorate even without being handled?
Yes. Environmental factors such as light, humidity and temperature are constantly at work.
Is this course really useful at home?
Yes. The techniques are designed for practical and accessible application. Methods and tools for monitoring and recording are provided and/or suggested, applicable to archives as well as private collections.
Do I need expensive materials?
No. Many solutions are simple and economical. You will only need materials when implementing the preservation processes in practice, which is why the course offers unlimited access.
Is access limited?
No. It is unlimited. Both in terms of daily access (24/7) and duration (lifetime).
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, the certificate is included in the course fee. You can find out more about the certificates issued by a certified training provider.
Do I need experience?
No. The course on the preventive conservation of photographs is suitable even for beginners, as it covers various options at different levels of complexity and with varying costs.
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Protect your photographs and prevent the loss of priceless memories of your family and cultural heritage.
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