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excuse cross posting.
Limited space is
available in the following courses at
the Campbell Center
for Historic
Preservation Studies. Details can be found
at the Center's web
Registration deadlines
for these courses are June 1, 2006
Scholarship funding is
available. Contact the Center for
details.
Inorganic and Organic Materials:Documentation and
Examination
Fee: $1260.00
Course date: July 6-12, 2006
Instructor: Deborah
Long
This course provides detailed information about
the physical/chemical
composition and construction/fabrication of
artifacts; identification of
artifact material; identification of specific
types of deterioration relative
to artifact material;
examination and assessment of artifacts; reporting
methodologies for the documentation of artifact
condition; and guidelines
for handling, labeling, storing, and
exhibiting artifacts by material type.
Emergency Preparedness Response &
Recovery
Fee: $1120.00
Course date: July 10-13, 2006
Instructor: Hilary Kaplan
& Sharon Bennett
The purpose of this course
is to thoroughly address the process of
“risk management” by
examining in detail how to prepare for and
respond to disaster. Topics
will include how to set realistic goals
and objectives relative to
a specific institution, the identification and
assessment of risks to the
institution, and the formulation of a prevention
and response plan utilizing
established emergency planning guidelines
and
procedures.
Photographic
Documentation and Digital Imaging of Museum Collections
Fee: $1230.00
Course date: July 10-13, 2006
Instructor: Jay
Crawford
Designed for preservation
and museum professionals who have little or no
imaging/ photographic
experience, this course provides an introduction to
documentation photography
using digital imaging technologies. Some
reference is made to SLR
film photography; however, the focus of this
course is for the
participant to learn about and develop skills using a digital
camera and flatbed scanner.
Nikon Coolpix cameras, and Epson scanners
are available for class
use.
Studies offers continuing
education to meet the training needs of
individuals
who work to preserve
historic landscapes and cultural,
historic, and artistic
properties. Workshops and
courses last from two days to two weeks.
Students are housed in
dormitories on the campus of the former Shimer College,
a group of 14 structures listed on the National Register of Historic
Places.
Mt. Carroll is in the
Northwest corner of Illinois, about 2 ˝ hours from Chicago.
Regards,
Diane Gutenkauf
Campbell Center Curriculum Committee
c/o Campbell Center for
Historic Preservation Studies
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