Opinto-opas

Objective

The student will understand the significance and status of museums. The student will be familiar with the historical development of museums and collections in Finland and abroad. The student will also be familiar with the international organisations, such as ICOM, ICOMOS and ICCROM.
The student will be familiar with the legislation and ethical codes concerning cultural heritage.
The student will understand the principles of operation of ventilation systems in museums. The student will be able to make measurements in museum with different measuring devices. The student will be familiar with the basics of lighting in museums.
The student will be familiar with the packing, transporting and exhibition activities in museums.
The student will also understand the basic factors behind the deterioration processes of cultural heritage
and able to conduct measurements and analyse their results.
The student will be familiar with sustainable development.

Content

Cultural heritage (tangible and intangible).
Museums, Archives, significance, mission.
Conservation and museum associations in Finland and abroad.
Agents of deterioration.
Suitable and non-suitable environment.
Packing, transport and storage.
Risk assessments.
Sustainable development.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory. The student has problems in acting as a group member. The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has taken part in all teaching sessions and projects and his/her activity on the course has been good. The student acts flexibly as a group member.
The studies have proceeded consistently. The student is able to understand the basic topics of the course and is able to apply the theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning of the rehearsal tasks is valid and the student understands the causes and effects of one's choices in the tasks.
The student works independently but there is still some need for further guidance from the teacher. The student has given enough attention for the subject and has an overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the course objectives fully. The student has taken actively and constructively part in the teaching and the project. The student’s actions enhance the group activities.
The student masters the topics of the course and its prerequisites, and is able to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is professional and the student can validate the causes and effects of his/her choices.
The student works independently. The student masters the overall subject in both theory and practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory. The student has problems in acting as a group member. The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Qualifications

Basics in conservation.