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Conservation: Paper conservation_COPY

Code: KXA18S1

Degree title
Bachelor of Culture and Arts
Credits
240 ects
Duration
4 years (240 ECTS)
Start semester
Autumn 2018
Teaching language
Finnish

Descriptions

CONSERVATOR IS PROTECTING THE CULTURAL HERITAGE AND SOLVING PROBLEMS CREATIVELY
Conservation encompasses all the activities with which the decay of cultural heritage can be slowed down or prevented. If necessary, conservation can be supplemented with the restoration of missing parts / areas.
The conservator’s task is to ensure the preservation of cultural heritage for present and future generations.
A conservator is a special expert responsible for protecting and preserving cultural heritage.
Conservators work together with researchers from different fields and other experts, aiming to collect all information contained by objects and interiors of cultural historical value.
In addition to manual skills, conservators possess extensive theoretical, technical and scientific competence and good problem-solving solutions. They also analyse the properties and behaviour of different materials.
The conservator’s work is independent and requires perseverance, precision and attention to detail. Conservators participate in all stages of conservation work, from research and the planning of procedures all the way to implementation.
Conservators often work in teams, and therefore cooperation skills and flexibility are some of the characteristics expected of them. Conservators work in museums, conservation centers, archives, libraries, foundations, conservation projects and universities, or as independent conservation entrepreneurs.

Conservation of historical interiors (no application)
Interior conservators are responsible for the preservation and care of building interiors of cultural and historical value. The conservator’s work covers decorative wall murals as well as painted, wallpaper, wooden, gypsum, stone and plastered surfaces.
The studies provide in-depth knowledge in traditional surface materials and techniques, paint binder and pigmentation analyses as well as conservation work in cultural historical buildings and in museums. The goal is to preserve the original colours and materials of buildings of cultural and historical value using traditional working methods.

Conservation of paper (application 2018)
A paper conservator is a specialist in the preservation of a wide range of document and artistic materials: printed matter, books, art on paper, photographs and paper objects.
The paper conservation studies cover paper materials, manufacturing techniques, paper chemistry and fibre science. In addition to conservation techniques, it is important to understand various processes used for preparing objects, such as bookbinding, printing techniques and photography.
Paper conservators not only preserve written and illustrated material of cultural historical value, but also the information contained in it.

Conservation of cultural historical objects (no application)
The object conservator’s work comprises a wide range of tasks, including archaeological discoveries and classic automobiles. The object conservator’s competence includes understanding the properties of various materials and carrying out the proper procedures aiming at preserving objects and maintaining their usability.
In addition, object conservators focus on collection inventory, risk and condition assessments and the preparation of collection care plans in the form of practical projects and in cooperation with various museums.

Conservation of furniture (no application)
Furniture conservation covers a wide variety of furniture, such as modern furniture, 18th-century veneer and inlay-decorated lacquered furniture, flower-painted folk furniture and upholstered furniture. Furniture conservators work with a wide range of materials, varying from metal fittings and leather to silk upholstery and Chinese lacquer.
The training is based on knowledge of the different materials and manufacturing techniques of furniture, such as decorative carving, veneering, inlaying, polishing, decorative painting, gilding and upholstering.
Studies also include furniture style history, wood anatomy and introduction to other materials, such as metal, leather and plastic.
During conservation courses, students conserve several pieces of furniture and objects of various types. Conservation and supplementary restoration should always be done with a sense of respect for the historical layers of a piece of furniture or object.

Conservation of textiles (no application)
Textile conservators are experts in textile materials who work in the preservation of different textiles, such as clothing and costumes, painted and embroidered textiles, ecclesiastical textiles and ethnographic textiles. The conservator’s work combines manual dexterity with aesthetic appreciation of a textile artefact.
Textile conservation studies include various methods used for cleaning and stabilising damaged textiles. Knowledge of materials and fabric identification methods, coupled with understanding the behaviour of different materials and dyeing processes, form the basis for the studies.
Textile and costume history and museology courses complement the textile conservator’s studies.

Conservation of paintings (no application)
Painting conservators specialise in the conservation of works of art painted on wood and canvas – icons, polychrome wooden sculptures, paintings on wood and canvas, and modern and contemporary art. Conservation of picture frames is also included in the studies.
In addition to conservation methods and practical work, the studies cover historical materials and painting techniques, such as gilding, tempera painting and early oil painting. Material analyses based on chemistry and biology form an essential part of problem solving in the conservation of paintings. The curriculum also covers museum work and construction of exhibitions.


The curriculum consists of supportive studies, material studies, conservation studies, project studies, optional studies, elective studies, work placement and bachelor’s thesis.

Optional studies
As elective studies, the student is able to choose studies in the degree programme for Conservation, or choose studies from the general elective studies basket of Metropolia.

International activities
The student can apply to international exchange programs or complete his/her work placement abroad.

Working life cooperation
Courses in the degree programme include cooperation with museums, conservation companies and public administration. Project studies include the Innovation Project (10 credits) which is carried out with working life and students from different professional fields.

Development

The contents of the studies are reviewed on a yearly basis and the professional development in each subject area is followed. Also suggestions and requirements coming from the working life are incorporated into studies as much as possible. Curriculum is presented to the conservation working life advisory committee.
Professional studies include working life projects from museums, parishes, etc. Cooperation with National Board of Antiquities and conservation companies is continual. Final theses are linked to the working life.
Laboratory services
The laboratory of the Degree Programme in Conservation provides analyses as a service also for external customers. The service includes digital X-raying, X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) analyses, binder analyses using FTIR-ATR and, for example, preparation of fiber and cross-section samples and digital photography using a microscopic camera.

Further information

Kopioitu OPS:sta KXA14S1, joka on edellinen hyväksytty OPS, jossa paperikonservoinnin suuntautumisvaihtoehto.
Päivitetty OPS 2018-19 Konservointi -johdantotekstiä: poistettu maininnat interiöörikonservoinnista

Poistettu opintojakso KI00BJ05 Esitystekniikat, Englanniksi Presentation Techniques

Orientoivat perusopinnot: poistettu maininnat interiöörikonservoinnin suuntautumisopinnoista

Poistettu vapaavalintaisista seuraavat opintojaksot: kultauksen konservointi Kl00Bj39, kankaalle maalatut pinnat Kl00BJ38, paperi sisustuksessa Kl00BJ33, Konservointitentti interiööri Kl00BJ36 sekä Modernit materiaalit Kl00BJ37
Lisätyt uudet opintojaksot:
• Konservoinnin projektinhallinta ja dokumentointi KX00DN60
• Johdatus konservointiin KX00DL70
• Mikrobiologia ja ennaltaehkäisevä konservointi KX00DM41
• Paperikonservoinnin puhdistustekniikat KX00DM48
• Pesutoimenpiteet ja pesuliuokset paperikonservoinnissa KX00DM43
• Paperin tukeminen ja paikkaus, menetelmät ja materiaalit KX00DM49
• Konservointiprojekti KX00DN37
• Grafiikan ja painotekniikoiden historia integroitu ruotsi KX00DM44
• Suojamateriaalit, muovit ja modernit materiaalit KX00DM46
• Kirjahistoria, paino- ja sidontatekniikat KX00DM50
• Sidoskonservointi ja nahkatekniikan perustee KX00DM52
• Paperipohjaisen taiteen konservointi ja kehystys KX00DM55
• Suojamateriaalit, muovit ja modernit materiaalit KX00DM46
• Paperikonservoinnin perusteet, integroitu englanti KX00DM47
• Kemia 3; analyyttinen kemia, väri- ja sideaineet KI00DL83
. Orientoivat perusopinnot KX00DL68
. Paperin kemia ja vaurioituminen KX00DM42
. Konservointiprojekti KX00DN37


Vastuut: tutkintovastaava Kirsi Perkiömäki
Sisältö: Päivi Ukkonen, tutoropettaja paperikonservointi

Objective

Competence is based on the general competences of the conservator's profession, which also takes into account the pan-European requirements (see the European Network for Protection and Restoration (ICOM)).

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (ECTS) 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 Autumn 2018 Spring 2019 Autumn 2019 Spring 2020 Autumn 2020 Spring 2021 Autumn 2021 Spring 2022 1. / 2018 2. / 2018 3. / 2019 4. / 2019 1. / 2019 2. / 2019 3. / 2020 4. / 2020 1. / 2020 2. / 2020 3. / 2021 4. / 2021 1. / 2021 2. / 2021 3. / 2022 4. / 2022
KXA18S1-1000
Supportive Professional Studies

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45
KX00DL68 Introduction to Studies 5
KI00BJ07 History of Art, Culture and Materials I 5
KI00BJ08 History of Art, Culture and Materials II 5
KI00BJ09 Museology I 5
KI00BJ10 Museology II 5
KI00BJ11 History, Philosophy and Ethics in Conservation 5
KI00BJ12 Business Planning and Professional Communication 5
KI00BJ13 Methodology and research communication 5
KX00DN60 Management of a conservation project and documentation in conservation 5
KXA18S1-1001
Material Studies

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25
KI00BJ15 Chemistry 1 5
KI00BJ16 Chemistry 1 advanced course 5
KI00BJ17 Chemistry 2 5
KI00DL83 Chemistry 3; analytical methods, dyes and bindingmedia 5
KX00DM42 Paper Chemistry and degradation of paper 5
KXA18S1-1002
Conservation Studies

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35
KX00DL70 Introduction to Conservation 10
KX00DM41 Microbiology and Preventive Conservation 5
KI00BJ58 Paper making, identifying and fibre analysis 5
KX00DM48 Paperikonservoinnin puhdistustekniikat 5
KX00DM43 Pesutoimenpiteet ja pesuliuokset paperikonservoinnissa 5
KX00DM49 Paper reinforcement and repairing, methods and material 5
KXA18S1-1003
Project Studies

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20
KI00BJ44 Advanced Professional Project 10
XX00BH18 Innovation Project 10
KXA18S1-1004
Professional Development and Practical Training

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45
KI00BJ40 Internship I 15
KI00BJ41 Internship II 15
KI00BJ42 Bachelor`s Thesis 15
KXA18S1-1005
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 10)

10
KXA18S1-1006
Conservation optional studies

(Choose ects: 60)

60
KX00DN37 Conservation project 5
KX00DM47 Basics of paper conservation, integrated english 5
KX00DM44 Grafiikan ja painotekniikoiden historia integroitu ruotsi 5
KX00DM46 Suojamateriaalit, muovit ja modernit materiaalit 5
KX00DM50 Kirjahistoria, paino- ja sidontatekniikat 10
KX00DM52 Conservation of bookbindings and theory of leather techniques 10
KX00DM55 Paperipohjaisen taiteen konservointi ja kehystys 10
KX00DN47 Paperin neutralointi ja valkaisu 5
KX00DN48 Valokuva- ja filmimateriaalien konservointi 5
KX00DN49 History and technology of photograph 5
Total 240 60 60 55 60 30 30 30 30 25 30 30 30 12.5 17.5 15 15 15 15 7.5 22.5 17.5 7.5 7.5 22.5 15 15 12.5 17.5

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

conservator::competences

Lähettäjä: Tuula Auer 4.2.2009

Dokumentation competence
History of Art, Culture and Materials I
History of Art, Culture and Materials II
Museology I
Museology II
History, Philosophy and Ethics in Conservation
Business Planning and Professional Communication
Methodology and research communication
Chemistry 3; analytical methods, dyes and bindingmedia
Paper Chemistry and degradation of paper
Paper making, identifying and fibre analysis
Advanced Professional Project
Grafiikan ja painotekniikoiden historia integroitu ruotsi
Suojamateriaalit, muovit ja modernit materiaalit
Kirjahistoria, paino- ja sidontatekniikat
Conservation of bookbindings and theory of leather techniques
Competence relating to collections
History of Art, Culture and Materials I
History of Art, Culture and Materials II
Museology I
Museology II
Paper Chemistry and degradation of paper
Microbiology and Preventive Conservation
Paper making, identifying and fibre analysis
Advanced Professional Project
Suojamateriaalit, muovit ja modernit materiaalit
Kirjahistoria, paino- ja sidontatekniikat
Conservation of bookbindings and theory of leather techniques
Paperipohjaisen taiteen konservointi ja kehystys
Paperin neutralointi ja valkaisu
History and technology of photograph
Conservation competence
History of Art, Culture and Materials I
History of Art, Culture and Materials II
History, Philosophy and Ethics in Conservation
Chemistry 1
Chemistry 1 advanced course
Chemistry 2
Chemistry 3; analytical methods, dyes and bindingmedia
Paper Chemistry and degradation of paper
Introduction to Conservation
Microbiology and Preventive Conservation
Paper making, identifying and fibre analysis
Paperikonservoinnin puhdistustekniikat
Pesutoimenpiteet ja pesuliuokset paperikonservoinnissa
Paper reinforcement and repairing, methods and material
Advanced Professional Project
Internship I
Internship II
Bachelor`s Thesis
Conservation project
Basics of paper conservation, integrated english
Grafiikan ja painotekniikoiden historia integroitu ruotsi
Suojamateriaalit, muovit ja modernit materiaalit
Kirjahistoria, paino- ja sidontatekniikat
Conservation of bookbindings and theory of leather techniques
Paperipohjaisen taiteen konservointi ja kehystys
Paperin neutralointi ja valkaisu
Valokuva- ja filmimateriaalien konservointi
History and technology of photograph
Contextualisation competence
Introduction to Studies
History of Art, Culture and Materials I
History of Art, Culture and Materials II
Business Planning and Professional Communication
Methodology and research communication
Introduction to Conservation
Advanced Professional Project
Innovation Project
Basics of paper conservation, integrated english
Grafiikan ja painotekniikoiden historia integroitu ruotsi
Suojamateriaalit, muovit ja modernit materiaalit
History and technology of photograph
Competence in material analysis
Chemistry 1
Chemistry 1 advanced course
Chemistry 2
Chemistry 3; analytical methods, dyes and bindingmedia
Paper Chemistry and degradation of paper
Microbiology and Preventive Conservation
Paper making, identifying and fibre analysis
Advanced Professional Project
Suojamateriaalit, muovit ja modernit materiaalit
Paperin neutralointi ja valkaisu
Not grouped
Management of a conservation project and documentation in conservation

2014 polytechnics::bachelor level

Government Decree on Polytechnics (15.5.2003/352; 4 §)

Professional Studies
Museology I
Museology II
History, Philosophy and Ethics in Conservation
Business Planning and Professional Communication
Methodology and research communication
Chemistry 2
Chemistry 3; analytical methods, dyes and bindingmedia
Microbiology and Preventive Conservation
Paper making, identifying and fibre analysis
Paperikonservoinnin puhdistustekniikat
Pesutoimenpiteet ja pesuliuokset paperikonservoinnissa
Paper reinforcement and repairing, methods and material
Advanced Professional Project
Innovation Project
Conservation project
Suojamateriaalit, muovit ja modernit materiaalit
Kirjahistoria, paino- ja sidontatekniikat
Conservation of bookbindings and theory of leather techniques
Paperipohjaisen taiteen konservointi ja kehystys
Paperin neutralointi ja valkaisu
Valokuva- ja filmimateriaalien konservointi
History and technology of photograph
Work Placement
Internship I
Internship II
Bachelor´s Thesis
Bachelor`s Thesis
Core Requirement Studies
Introduction to Studies
History of Art, Culture and Materials I
History of Art, Culture and Materials II
Business Planning and Professional Communication
Methodology and research communication
Chemistry 1
Chemistry 1 advanced course
Chemistry 2
Paper Chemistry and degradation of paper
Introduction to Conservation
Paperikonservoinnin puhdistustekniikat
Innovation Project
Basics of paper conservation, integrated english
Grafiikan ja painotekniikoiden historia integroitu ruotsi
Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped
Management of a conservation project and documentation in conservation

amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot

AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Professional English

Vieraan kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen taito, joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Basics of paper conservation, integrated english
Second language (Finnish)
Grafiikan ja painotekniikoiden historia integroitu ruotsi
Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Grafiikan ja painotekniikoiden historia integroitu ruotsi
Not grouped
Introduction to Studies
History of Art, Culture and Materials I
History of Art, Culture and Materials II
Museology I
Museology II
History, Philosophy and Ethics in Conservation
Business Planning and Professional Communication
Methodology and research communication
Management of a conservation project and documentation in conservation
Chemistry 1
Chemistry 1 advanced course
Chemistry 2
Chemistry 3; analytical methods, dyes and bindingmedia
Paper Chemistry and degradation of paper
Introduction to Conservation
Microbiology and Preventive Conservation
Paper making, identifying and fibre analysis
Paperikonservoinnin puhdistustekniikat
Pesutoimenpiteet ja pesuliuokset paperikonservoinnissa
Paper reinforcement and repairing, methods and material
Advanced Professional Project
Innovation Project
Internship I
Internship II
Bachelor`s Thesis
Conservation project
Suojamateriaalit, muovit ja modernit materiaalit
Kirjahistoria, paino- ja sidontatekniikat
Conservation of bookbindings and theory of leather techniques
Paperipohjaisen taiteen konservointi ja kehystys
Paperin neutralointi ja valkaisu
Valokuva- ja filmimateriaalien konservointi
History and technology of photograph

Code Name Credits (ECTS)
KXA18S1-1000
Supportive Professional Studies

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45
KX00DL68 Introduction to Studies 5
KI00BJ07 History of Art, Culture and Materials I 5
KI00BJ08 History of Art, Culture and Materials II 5
KI00BJ09 Museology I 5
KI00BJ10 Museology II 5
KI00BJ11 History, Philosophy and Ethics in Conservation 5
KI00BJ12 Business Planning and Professional Communication 5
KI00BJ13 Methodology and research communication 5
KX00DN60 Management of a conservation project and documentation in conservation 5
KXA18S1-1001
Material Studies

(Choose all )

25
KI00BJ15 Chemistry 1 5
KI00BJ16 Chemistry 1 advanced course 5
KI00BJ17 Chemistry 2 5
KI00DL83 Chemistry 3; analytical methods, dyes and bindingmedia 5
KX00DM42 Paper Chemistry and degradation of paper 5
KXA18S1-1002
Conservation Studies

(Choose all )

35
KX00DL70 Introduction to Conservation 10
KX00DM41 Microbiology and Preventive Conservation 5
KI00BJ58 Paper making, identifying and fibre analysis 5
KX00DM48 Paperikonservoinnin puhdistustekniikat 5
KX00DM43 Pesutoimenpiteet ja pesuliuokset paperikonservoinnissa 5
KX00DM49 Paper reinforcement and repairing, methods and material 5
KXA18S1-1003
Project Studies

(Choose all )

20
KI00BJ44 Advanced Professional Project 10
XX00BH18 Innovation Project 10
KXA18S1-1004
Professional Development and Practical Training

(Choose all )

45
KI00BJ40 Internship I 15
KI00BJ41 Internship II 15
KI00BJ42 Bachelor`s Thesis 15
KXA18S1-1005
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 10 )

10
KXA18S1-1006
Conservation optional studies

(Choose ects: 60 )

60
KX00DN37 Conservation project 5
KX00DM47 Basics of paper conservation, integrated english 5
KX00DM44 Grafiikan ja painotekniikoiden historia integroitu ruotsi 5
KX00DM46 Suojamateriaalit, muovit ja modernit materiaalit 5
KX00DM50 Kirjahistoria, paino- ja sidontatekniikat 10
KX00DM52 Conservation of bookbindings and theory of leather techniques 10
KX00DM55 Paperipohjaisen taiteen konservointi ja kehystys 10
KX00DN47 Paperin neutralointi ja valkaisu 5
KX00DN48 Valokuva- ja filmimateriaalien konservointi 5
KX00DN49 History and technology of photograph 5
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