Conservation of Modern and Contemporary ArtLaajuus (10 ECTS)

Objective

The course will contain multiple project-type modules.

The main aim of the course is to give the student a broader view to the problematic areas in conservation of modern and contemporary art.
The course also aims to develop problem-solving skills which are part of conservation of modern and contemporary art.

The objective is also to point out the importance of the working life connections as part of solving these issues.

The aim of the course module Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art is to introduce the student to the elements, concepts, philosophy and materials (especially plastics / synthetic materials) in modern and contemporary art. Students are also introduced to the existing documentation methods and preventive conservation in modern and contemporary art.

Content

During the course module Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art, the student will get the basic introduction into modern and contemporary art through theory and practical case-study based conservation work, including suitable documentation techniques. Work is often performed in smaller groups.

The artist interview, documentation and ethics in modern and contemporary art are part of the course (data and condition registration models).

The course also includes visits to the storage areas and conservation studios of the museums with modern and contemporary art collections as well as possible other visits.

Qualifications

Previous professional conservation studies of your own specialty, Chemistry and Pigments

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 conservation of modern and contemporary art 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 related to conservation of modern and contemporary art 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 related to conservation of modern and contemporary art 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 conservation of modern and contemporary art 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.

Further information

Partly independent work and reading appointed literature is compulsory. During the course an artist´s interview will be conducted if possible and the obtained material will be edited.