Conservation of Photographs ILaajuus (5 cr)
Code: KX00FA41
Credits
5 op
Objective
After completing the course, the student knows the basic chemistry of photographs and basic conservation methods of photographs, negatives and films. The student understands the aging properties and degradation mechanisms of photographs and film materials. After completing the course, the student recognizes the damages, knows the terminology and knows how to do damage surveys. The student is able to assess the condition of photographs and film materials. The student knows the sources of information on photograph conservation.
Content
Chemistry of photographs, conservation of photographs, photograph materials, aging properties and damages.
Condition and conservation reports.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows the basics chemistry of photographs and the basic conservation methods. The student knows the aging properties and degradation mechanisms of photographs and film materials and is able to identify them under supervision. The student knows the terminology related to damages. The student is able to evaluate the condition of photographs and film materials under supervision.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows the basic chemistry of photographs and conservation methods of photographs. The student understands the aging properties and degradation mechanisms of photographs and film materials and is able to identify them. The student uses the terminology with expertise. The student is able to evaluate the condition of photographs, negatives and film materials and report them independently.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The goals of the course have been achieved commendably. The student masters the basics of chemistry of photographs and conservation methods. The student is able to apply earlier learned and understands the aging properties and degradation mechanisms of materials. He/she is able to identify materials independently. The student is able to use correct and professional terminology in condition reports. The student is able to assess the condition of photographic materials independently.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student knows the basics chemistry of photographs and the basic conservation methods. The student knows the aging properties and degradation mechanisms of photographs and film materials and is able to identify them under supervision. The student knows the terminology related to damages. The student is able to evaluate the condition of photographs and film materials under supervision.