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Kirkkotekstiilien konservointi (VAPVAL066), 4.5 op

Basic information

Course name:Kirkkotekstiilien konservointi
Conservation of Ecclesiastical Textiles
Course Winha code:VAPVAL066
Kurre acronym:
Credits:4.5
Type and level of course:Optional Studies
Year of study, semester or study period:4.year
Implementation:Not defined
Semester:0708
Language of tuition:Suomi
Teacher:Anna Häkäri
Final assessment:Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

1. ? 3. professional studies, basics in paper conservation, metals in textiles, (iconography).

Course contents (core content level)

Manufacturing techniques of ecclesiastical textiles, deterioration and conservation methods. Features and problems encountered in ecclesiastical textiles and their taking into consideration during conservation. Students will apply previously learned conservation skills to practise.

Course contents (additional)

Ecclesiastical textiles of different time periods, and their iconography. Ethics encountered in ecclesiastical textiles, and the multi functional nature of ecclesiastical objects during conservation.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

Upon completion the course student knows manufacturing techniques of ecclesiastical textiles, and is able to distinguish the typical features of various eras. Student knows the behaviour and deterioration of ecclesiastical textiles. Student is able to assess the effects of different conservation methods and materials, and distinguish the risks associated to them.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Upon completion the course student is able to conserve different ecclesiastical textiles. Student is able to draft an appropriate conservation plan and conservation report on a conserved object. Student is able to put her/his skill into practise.

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.

Teaching methods and student workload

Seminar
Individual research, reading
Contact teaching
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Assessment weighting and grading

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

Related competences of the degree programme

Documentation
Ethical competencies
Personal development
Conservation
Material Analyses
Context

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