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Ikonien konservointi (KOMA005), 6 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Ikonien konservointi Icon Conservation |
| Course Winha code: | KOMA005 |
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| Credits: | 6 |
| Type and level of course: | Professional studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 1.year |
| Implementation: | Spring semester |
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| Language of tuition: | English |
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| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Basics of conservation chemistry, Organic chemistry, Documentation I, Introduction to Photography.
Course contents (core content level)
During Documentation I each student has photographed and written a documentation report of one icon. Now students will gain a good command of both deterioration process and their birth mechanisms. Also the cleaning materials and methods used in conservation as well as applying putty, insulation and retouch materials and techniques will be discussed. This course is one of the first courses to be taken among conservation courses and will serve as an introduction to many advanced courses, familiarising students with the spectrum of conservation meterials and methods.
Course contents (additional)
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
Practical part of the course covers documentation and conservation tasks allowing students to develop their skills in traditional materials of icon painting as well as gaining knowledge of the deterioration process. Students will acquire basic knowledge and skills in restoration of art painted on a wooden support.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
Recommended reading
1. The Conservation of Late Icons. 1997, New Valamo, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Crete, The Valamo Art Conservation Institute. Gummerus Kirjapaino Oy, Jyväskylä
2. Icon Conservation in Europe. 1999, Frankfurt am Main, The Valamo Art Conservation Institute. Gummerus Kirjapaino Oy, Jyväskylä
3.Other material handed out before/during the course.
Teaching and learning strategies
Coursework includes lectures, practical conservation and restoration project.
Teaching methods and student workload
Assessment weighting and grading
Students must participate in classroom activities, Assignments must be undertaken. Documentation must be handed in by the end of the course. Notes/portfolio will be reviewed.