Training Course in Conservation of Photographs in Museums, Archives, and Collections

Don’t let history disappear–or discolour–or fade! Discover the science of photography conservation and learn the art of restoring historic photograph collections. This hands-on, intensive training course is designed for practising conservators, archivists and custodians of historic photograph collections to learn preventive collection care measures, remedial conservation processes, and restoration techniques.

This three month course will be followed by a one month internship. The course will be instructed by leading specialists from India and overseas and includes topics such as: 

 -Development, materials and techniques of historic photographic processes

 -Identification and understanding of deterioration processes in photograph collections

 -Inspection and survey methodologies

 -Condition report preparation and preservation prioritisation decisions

 -Emergency treatment measures

 -Conservation of film and glass plate negatives

 -Conservation and restoration of photographs

 -Archival protocols of housing, display, and storage of photographic materials

 -Disaster management