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Johdanto paperimateriaaliin (KOPK001), 3 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Johdanto paperimateriaaliin Introduction to Paper |
| Course Winha code: | KOPK001 |
| 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: | István Kecskeméti |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Course contents (core content level)
This course covers the history of Oriental and European paper, the arrival of paper in Europe and the development of European paper manufacturing industry. Terminology of paper-making will be discussed. Visits to paper factory and different conservation institutes. The course provides the students with an opportunity to make paper and get familiarised with the objects which are to be restored. Students are asked to write an essay based on a topic chosen together by using literature searches and give a short presentation.
Course contents (additional)
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
Students will acquire information about the long history of paper as well as the development of manufacturing techniques. Through visits and different object presentations students explore the vast object variety in paper conservation. Ethical aspects will also be discussed. Students learn to make individual literature searches depending on their topic.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
Recommended reading
Course literature will be handed out before the beginning o the course. Literature searches.
Teaching and learning strategies
Lectures, visits to paper factory and conservation institutes, individual work, essay writing and a presentation for student's own peer group. Group discussions on the objects and deterioration of paper conservation as well as conservation methods.
Teaching methods and student workload
Assessment weighting and grading
Attendance and participation is required. Assessment is based on the essay and the presentation.