Tekninen museologia I (MUK135), 3 op
Basic information
Course name: | Tekninen museologia I Technical museology I |
Course Winha code: | MUK135 |
Kurre acronym: | |
Credits: | 3 |
Type and level of course: | Basic studies |
Year of study, semester or study period: | 1.year |
Implementation: | Spring semester, Autumn semester |
Semester: | |
Language of tuition: | Suomi |
Teacher: | Heikki Häyhä, Istvan Kecskemeti, Tannar Ruuben, Anna Häkäri, Pau |
Final assessment: | Pass - Fail |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Course contents (core content level)
The course covers basic information about environmental conditions (humidity, warmth, light, pollution) as well as risk survey and damage classification. The second part of the course will be a group project with emphasis on practical work.
Course contents (additional)
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
Upon completion the student understands the principles of conservation, knows both international and national consevation societies and understands the ethical codes in conservation. Students also learn about the importance of environmental conditions when storaging objects.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
Recommended reading
Heinonen., Jouko & Lahti Markku. 2001. Museologian Perusteet. Helsinki, Suomen museoliitto.
Burcaw,E.1997. Introduction to Museum Work. London, AltaMira Press.
Museoalan Lainsäädäntö. 1994. Helsinki, VAPK-kustannus
Edson,G. (ed). 1997. Museum Ethics. London, Routledge
Schiessl.U. 1998. The Conservator- Restorer: A Short History of His Profession and Principles. In: School of Conservation The Jubilee Symposium 18-20 May. 1998. Copenhagen:LP Nielsen Boktryk.
Teaching and learning strategies
Lectures, assignments.