Conservation of Mixed Media Textiles; Integrated Analytical Research MethodsLaajuus (10 ECTS)

Objective

- Student will know how to conserve a textile containing other than textile material, this textile might be e.g. an ecclesiastical textile or a textile decorated by painting.
- Students understands the interaction of various materials and their degradation mechanism and the risks associated to conservation, and she/he is able to acknowledge this in practical conservation work.
- Student is able to apply previously learned theoretical studies and creative problem solving to practical conservation work.

-Student is able to use some analytical research methods e.g. in material identification.

- Student will have a basic knowledge of the behaviour and deterioration of painted textiles/or textiles decorated with metal threads.
- Student will be able to assess the effect of various materials and conservation methods, and she/he will be able to choose an appropriate conservation method for a painted textile.
- Student will know how to conserve a painted textile/or a textile decorated with metal threads, and apply previously learned skills to practical conservation work.

Content

- Conservation of a mixed media textile in practice
- Other materials than textile incorporated in textile objects, such as paper, metals, beads, glass, etc., and their effect on textile
- Independent research

- Structure and deterioration of painted textiles.
- Cleaning and supporting of painted textiles.
- Basics in cleaning of painted surfaces
- Consolidation of painted surface applicable to painted textiles.
- Ethical considerations and material choices related to painted textiles or ecclesiastical textiles

- Analytical research methods

Qualifications

Textile Materials and Fibre Identification, Textile Techniques and Structures, Dyeing of Support Fabrics and Stitching Techniques, Chemistry 1, Chemistry 2, Textile Cleaning 1, Textile Cleaning 2, Adhesives and Other Materials

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. Student needs a lot of training in his/her manual skills.

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. Student has good manual skills required in textile conservation.

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. The student has an excellent manual skills required in textile conservation.

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. Student needs a lot of training in his/her manual skills.

Further information

The study module is implemented as a project based learning. Idea is learning through making the practical work. Student has a role as an investigative learner and she/he is able to use creative problem solving.