Opinto-opas

Objective

The student can identify different metals and metal alloys. He/she understands the specific features of different metals and corrosion of metals in different environments. The student is able to evaluate the need of conservation and knows conservation methods suitable for metals and their alloys.
The student will have basic knowledge of metal plating and painted metals.
The student will also be familiar with stamping systems of noble metals. The student knows the basics of conservation of metals. During the course the student will be familiar with the process of glass making and gluing of glass.

Content

Basic information on metals and metal alloys, their properties and use. Basic knowledge on corrosion and conservation of corroded objects. Testing of properties of different corrosion inhibitors.Practical metal cleaning with mechanical methods, sand blasting and electrolysis.Noble metals, identification, cleaning.
Production of glass, gluing of glass.

Location and time

Furniture conservation classroom, workshop

Materials

Huovinen Hannu.2016.Kultasepän aineoppi.Helsinki:opetushallitus
Scott,D. 2002. Copper and Bronze in Art. Corrosion , Colorants, Conservation. Los Angeles: Getty Publications
Scott,D & Eggert,G.2009 Iron and Steel in Art. Corrosion, Colorants and Conservation
Selwyn, L. 2004. Metals and Corrosion. Canadian Conservation Institute

Teaching methods

Lectures on metals and conservation, practical workshops (individual and group works)

Completion alternatives

Harjoitustehtävien suorittaminen, tentti

Content scheduling

Maanantai 26.8 Luento-opetus
Keskiviikko 28.8 Harjoitustöiden esittely, puhdistusmenetelmät
Torstai 29.8 Harjoitustyöt, suojausmenetelmät
Perjantai 30.9 Harjoitustyöt, metallikopioiden valmistus (muotit, sähkökemiallinen pinnoitus)
Torstai 5.9 Harjoitustyöt
Perjantai 6.9 Yhteenveto, raportti

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Harjoitustöiden suorittaminen ohjeiden mukaisesti
Läsnäolo
Raportti

Qualifications

Non