Filling and Retouching Materials in Paintings conservationLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Synthetic and natural materials used in filling and retouching are refreshed and knew knowledge is gained. As a practical exercise students are performing filling and retouching using suitable materials and technique on a painting under conservation treatment.

This course will provide the student with knowledge of the history of different retouching techniques and materials. Upon completion the student is able to select the most suitable retouching method for his/her conservation project taking into account the ethical and aesthetical aspect of the object under treatment

Content

Synthetic and natural materials used in filling and retouching are refreshed and knew knowledge is gained. As a practical exercise students are performing filling and retouching using suitable materials and technique on a painting under conservation treatment.

The course will include both theoretical and practical aspects of retouching. The theoretical part of the course will cover the history and ethics of retouching as well as colour theory.
The practical part will cover issues such as ethical aspects related to filling and retouching and different retouching techniques and materials. Students are also required to carry out small retouching exercises using different materials and retouching techniques.

Synthetic and natural materials used in filling and retouching are taught first in theory. As a practical exercise students are making small filling and retouching samples using various materials and techniques.
Practical retouching work, using suitable materials and techniques is carried out on an object under conservation treatment.
The course might contain shorter, project-type modules.

Qualifications

Previous professional conservation studies, especially Structural Conservation of Paintings on Canvas Support, Pigments I and II

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 filling and retouching of easel paintings 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 filling and retouching of easel paintings 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 filling and retouching of easel paintings 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 filling and retouching of easel paintings 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

The course is practice- orientated with emphasis on knew knowledge in the area