Identification of Plastics, Chemistry, and DegradationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

- The student will recognize modern materials (especially plastics) in modern and contemporary art and objects as well as in cultural historical objects, and she/will know the history of their use.
- The student will be able to assess the properties and behaviour of modern materials.
- The student will understand the aging and behaviour of modern materials, and she/he will have the knowledge fot necessary conservation treatment, related to these materials.
- The student will know how to make basic analysis of these materials, and she/he will be able to assess their condition in prior to conservation.
- The student will know how to choose appropriate conservation methods for modern materials.
- The student will gain a vast knowledge of industrially made objects and composites, and she/he will be able to present solutions and methods appropriate for industrial heritage preservation.

Content

- Modern materials, used in modern and contemporary art and textiles (especially plastics)
- History, behaviour and aging of modern materials and their preventive conservation
- Practical material testing and analysis in the laboratory.

Qualifications

Textile Materials, Techniques and Fibre Identification 5 cr, Chemistry I 5 cr, Chemistry I/cont. 5 cr, Chemistry II 5 cr, Stitching Techniques in Textile Conservation 5 cr, Dyeing and Colour Theory 5 cr, Cleaning Methods in Textile Conservation I 5 cr, Cleaning Methods in Textile Conservation II 5 cr, Adhesives used in Conservation 5 cr

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has a lot of absences from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and learning assignments is unsatisfactory. The student should improve her/his group working skills. The student can grasp the basic ideas of the subject, but the problem solving is limited and ability to apply theory to a practical work requires development. The student does not work independently and there is a lot of need for teacher’s further guidance. The student has not given a requisite amount of attention for the subject and the learning result is fragmented. The student needs to develop her/his skills and knowledge in many areas. The student needs a lot of training in her/his manual skills and techniques.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has taken part to all teaching sessions and learning assignments and the activity during the course is good. The student acts flexibly as a group member. Work progresses consistently during the study period. The student understands the basic ideas of the course and can apply theoretical studies in practical work. The student understands the importance of the things to be learned for the professional field and the related cause and effect relationships. The student’s work has been sufficiently independent, but there is still need for guidance. The student manages the set of tasks and has achieved a good level at her/his skills and knowledge. The student has achieved good manual skills and techniques required in conservation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The course objectives have been achieved in a competent manner. The student has participated actively and constructively in the teaching and learning assignments. The student has acted as group member encouragingly and strengthening teamwork. The student understands the things taught in the course commendably and can apply what she/he has learned in accordance with the requirements of her/his professional field. The student understands and knows to anticipate the cause-and-effect relationships of the activities related to the matters to her/his professional field.
The student’s work has been sufficiently independent. The student masters the whole subject both in theory and practice. The student has achieved an excellent level in her/his skills and knowledge. The student has excellent manual skills and techniques required in conservation.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has a lot of absences from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and learning assignments is unsatisfactory. The student should improve her/his group working skills. The student can grasp the basic ideas of the subject, but the problem solving is limited and ability to apply theory to a practical work requires development. The student does not work independently and there is a lot of need for teacher’s further guidance. The student has not given a requisite amount of attention for the subject and the learning result is fragmented. The student needs to develop her/his skills and knowledge in many areas. The student needs a lot of training in her/his manual skills and techniques.

Further information

The course is implemented as a project-based learning. The starting point is learning through practical work. Student her-/himself has a role as an investigative learner.