Värjäys (KOTE010), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Värjäys Dyeing
Course Winha code:	KOTE010
Kurre acronym:
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	1.year
Implementation:	Spring semester
Semester:
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Anna Häkäri
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Basics of Conservation Chemistry 2 cr., Introduction to Laboratory work 1cr.

Course contents (core content level)

This course provides the student with knowledge of conservation dyeing through practical assignments. The theoretical part covers calculations needed in dyeing. Properties of colours, preparation of fabrics and threads as well as chemistry of dyeing will be discussed in the class.
Students dye their own colour samples which will form a part of the dyeing portfolio produced through their study years. Colours will be used for dyeing both natural and synthetic materials.

Course contents (additional)

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

This course will enable the student to dye the support fabrics and threads needed in consevation work. Students will understand the importance of preparation and use of aid agents.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Recommended reading

FORSS, M. 2000: Värimenetelmät: Värjäys, maalaus ja kankaanpainanta. Taideteollinen korkeakoulu, Helsinki.
TÍMÁR-BALÁZSY, A. and EASTOP, D. 1998: Chemical Principles of Textile Conservation. Butterworth-Heinemann Series in Conservation and Museology. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford.
LANDI, S. 1998: The Textile Conservator’s Manual. Butterworth-Heineman, Oxford.
RANTALA, A., STEINER-KILJUNEN, K., PAKKALA, L. 1989: Tekstiilikonservointi. Suomen museoliiton julkaisuja 35. Suomen museoliitto. Gummeruksen kirjapaino Oy, Jyväskylä.
Course literature will be handed out before the beginning of the course.
Literature searches.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures. Individually tutored dyeing assignments.

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Participation in lectures. Class assignments must be undertaken and portfolio handed in to be assessed. Exam.