Maaliaineet / teknologia (KOMA006), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Maaliaineet / teknologia Painting materials/technology
Course Winha code:	KOMA006
Kurre acronym:
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	1.year
Implementation:	Autumn semester
Semester:
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Course contents (core content level)

An introduction to painting materials. The course covers the historical development and properties of painting materials. Students will learn to make tempera, oil, gouache, acryl and wax paints and different grounds.The course also covers making of varnishes. The propertiesd and reactions of the prepared materials will be discussed as well as information about the cross-sections and how to further develop the information acquired. Students are asked to work in groups as well as individually. Different individual tasks based on the materials prepared will be given.

Course contents (additional)

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

This course provides the students with general knowledge of the manufacture of painting materials from the historical and contemporary point of view as well as information about the consistency and properties of painting materials.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Recommended reading

1. Cennini, C. d`Andrea. 1960, The Craftsman´s Handbook. Dover Publications, Inc., New York.
2. Gettens, R. J. and Stout, G. L., 1966, Painting Materials. A Short Encyclopaedia. Dover Publications, Inc., New York.
3. Doerner, M. 1984, The Materials of the Artist and Their Use in Paintings. Revised edition. A Harvest / HBJ Book. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers. San Diego New York London.
4. Thompson, D. V., 1956, The Materials and Techniques of Medieval Painting. Dover Publications, Inc., New York.
5. Laurie, A. P., 1967, The Painter´s Methods and Materials. Dover Publications, Inc., New York.
6. Thompson, D. V. Jr, 1962, The Practice of Tempera Painting. Materials and Methods. Dover Publications, Inc., New York.
7. Seymour, P., 2003, The Artist´s Handbook. Arcturus Publishing Limited, London.
8. Eastlake, C.L. sir, Methods and Materials of Painting of the Great Schools and Masters. Vol. I and II. Dover Publications Inc. 1960.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures. Students make different samples of materials and analyse the samples both in groups and individually. The results and observations will be discussed.

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Students must participate in classroom activities. Assignments must be undertaken. Self-assessment.