This curricular unit aims to aware students to the preservation and conservation of graphic documents field. In the first classes, with a more theoretical nature, it is intend to do:

• Introduction to the types and classes of graphic documents using a more systematic approach,
• Identify several examples of two-dimensional graphic documents such as engravings, watercolour drawings, charcoal, gouache or pastel painting, architectural drawings, photo reproductions, photographs and handwritten or printed documents
• Distinguish composite documents from two-dimensional documents taking into account their three-dimensional character
• Identify various types of composite documents such as books and bindings, screens, globes, wallpapers and fans.