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Monimateriaalitekstiilin konservointi (KOTE029), 12 op

Basic information

Course name:Monimateriaalitekstiilin konservointi
Conservation of Mixed Materials
Course Winha code:KOTE029
Kurre acronym:
Credits:12
Type and level of course:Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:3.year
Implementation:Autumn semester
Semester:0607
Language of tuition:Suomi
Teacher:Anna Häkäri
Final assessment:Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

First and second year professional studies, basic courses in paper conservation and metals in textiles conservation.

Course contents (core content level)

Deterioration and conservation methods of mixed material textiles. Different materials encountered in textiles, such as paper, metal threads, beads, glass, etc, and the effect on textile and its conservation. Previously learned conservation skills are put into practise.

Course contents (additional)

Knowledge of new materials, new conservation methods, self-access, use of archives, and other individual literature search. Preparation and presentation of a special seminar work of a chosen subject.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

Upon completion the course student knows the behaviour of textiles made from mixed materials, and understands the interaction between different materials and their mechanism of deterioration. Student understands the effects of different conservation methods on mixed material textile. Student understands the meaning of independent knowledge search.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Upon completion the course student is able to conserve a textile made of mixed material, and search literature independently. Student is able to draft an appropriate conservation plan and conservation report on a conserved object. Student is able to apply the previous knowledge in conservation work.

Student is able to assess own skills, and to give others constructive feed back.

Recommended reading

Course material
Course literature will be handed out before the beginning of the course.
Conservation literature
Literature searches

Teaching and learning strategies

Contact teaching, lectures, individually tutored assignments, seminar, museum visit.

Teaching methods and student workload

Seminar
Reports
Contact teaching
Individual research, reading
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Assessment weighting and grading

Active participation in lectures, course assignments must be undertaken, documentation and conservation report writing, seminar, and self-assessment and peer assessment.

Related competences of the degree programme

Documentation
Ethical competencies
Personal development
Conservation

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