Valokuvamenetelmien tunnistus (KOPK027), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Valokuvamenetelmien tunnistus Identification of photographic methods
Course Winha code:	KOPK027
Kurre acronym:
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	3.year
Implementation:	Autumn semester
Semester:	0607
Language of tuition:	English
Teacher:	Istvan Kecskemeti
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Accepted passing of the first and second year paper conservation courses.

Course contents (core content level)

Identification of major photographic techniques and understanding the processes. Printing with some 19th century printing techniques. Basics of photo chemistry.

Course contents (additional)

Combining the knowledge received during KOPK026 Photograph history course in order to be able to identify, date and recognise different photographs, techniques and collections.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

Upon completion the student will identify different photographic techniques and understands the basics of photograph chemistry. Student can date photographs and place them into the timeline of photograph history.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Upon completion the student will be able to print with some of the most important 19th century printing methods.

Recommended reading

Baldwin, Gordon: Looking at photographs : a guide to technical terms, The J. Paul Getty Museum, 1991

Coe, Brian: A guide to early photographic processes / Brian Coe; Mark Haworth Booth
London : Victoria & Albert Museum, 1983

Crawford, William: The Keepers of Light : a History and Working Guide to Early Photographic Processes
New York : Morgan & Morgan, 1979

JOHNSEN: Fotografiske teknikker 1839 1920 / Jesper Stub Johnsen & Jonas Palm
København : Konservatorskolen. Den Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi, 1984

Nadeau, Luis, Encyclopedia of printing, photographic and photomechanial processes Vols 1&2, 1994,

Reilly, James M.
Care and Identification of 19th Century Photographic Prints, New York : Eastman Kodak Company, 1986

Valokuvauksen vuosikirja 1992 = Finsk fotografisk årsbok = Finnish photographic yearbook / Päätoim. Ritva Tähtinen, Helsinki : Suomen valokuvataiteen museon säätiö, 1992

Material given by lecturer

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures, essay, course assignments and identicifation exam.

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Assessment is based on regular attendance and active participation, contact teaching, assignments and the practical printing results.

Related competences of the degree programme

Documentation
Material Analyses