Historialliset maalaustekniikat I (KOMA003), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Historialliset maalaustekniikat I Historical Painting techniques
Course Winha code:	KOMA003
Kurre acronym:
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	1.year
Implementation:	Spring semester
Semester:
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Tannar Ruuben
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Painting materials/technology, Gilding

Course contents (core content level)

This course provides the student with information about the early art of painting (wooden support, gesso grounds) with emphasis on tempera paintings. During the course each student produces a copy of a tempera painting (mainly based on example from the 15th and 16th century). EVTEK Institute holds the right to reserve some of the best paintings on display while the students are studying at the institute.

Course contents (additional)

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

This course is designed to familiarise the students with the techniques and materials of historical tempera painting. With the help of this knowledge students are able to produce a small copy of one tempera painting.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Recommended reading

1. Art in the Making. Italian Painting Before 1400. 1992, National Gallery Publications Ltd. London
2. Thompson, D. V. Jr, 1962, The Practice of Tempera Painting. Materials and Methods. Dover Publications, Inc., New York
3. Cennini, C. d?Andrea. 1960, The Craftsman?s Handbook. Dover Publications, Inc., New York
4. Mayer, . 1982, The Artist?s Handbook of Materials and Techniques.
5. Early Italian Paintings. Techniques and Analysis. Symposium, Maastricht, 9. ? 10. October 1996. Limburg Conservation Institute, Maastricht.
6.Other material handed out by the teacher

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures, practical assignments.

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Students must participate in classroom activities. Assigments must be undertaken. Notes/portfolio will be reviewed.