Conservation of Painted Furniture and ArtefactsLaajuus (15 cr)

Objective

The student is able to identify materials used in painted wooden surfaces of artefacts and furniture, deteriorations of these surfaces and causes for deterioration. The student is able to identify paintings techniques and materials of different time periods. The student knows the work safety related to painted wooden surfaces.
The student knows how to analyze painted wooden surfaces and is able to do cross sections and color scales and is able to interpret them on a basic level. The student knows the applicable methods and materials for cleaning and consolidation of certain type of furniture and painted surfaces and materials used in the same. The student knows the methods and materials used in stripping of paint layers and understands the risk related to this procedure. The student is able estimate the pros and cons of different conservation treatments and choose the right solution in order to preserve both the artefact and the information included in it.

Content

Materials and techniques used in painted furniture; history of use.
Research and identification of painted materials and surfaces of furniture, interiors and artefacts.
Taking and analyzing of cross sections of painted layers. Color scale.
Consolidation and cleaning of painted wooden surfaces.
Stripping of paint layers.
Basic principles and materials for retouching.
Documentation of painted furniture and artefacts.
Work safety and sustainable use of materials.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student comprehends the basic concepts, terminology and methods of the course subject. The student is able to identify deterioration of painted surfaces and causes for deterioration. The student knows painting materials and techniques used in furniture. The student is able on a basic level to research painted surfaces of furniture and artefacts. The student understands the necessary theoretical and applied principles related to the course theme. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme. The student is able to do basic conservation treatment of painted surfaces, knows the main principles, materials and techniques for conservation of painted surfaces.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows well the basic concepts, terminology and methods of the course subject. The student is able to identify deterioration of painted surfaces and causes for deterioration. The student knows painting materials and techniques used in furniture. The student is able to research materials and deterioration of painted surfaces of furniture and artefacts. The student masters conservation treatment of painted surfaces, knows the main principles, materials and techniques for conservation of painted surfaces. The student is able to give reasons for his/her conservation approaches and practical work proceeds logically by following the established procedure in conservation. The student masters the subject area and has achieved good level of knowledge and skills. The student has fulfilled the course assignments independently enough. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme and is able to analyze this data.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the subject area and has achieved excellent level of knowledge and skills. The student is able to identify deterioration of painted surfaces and causes for deterioration. The student knows painting materials and techniques used in furniture. The student is able to research materials and deterioration of painted surfaces of furniture and artefacts. The student masters conservation of painted wooden surfaces, knows the main principles, materials and techniques for conservation of painted surfaces. The student shows excellent theoretical and practical knowledge and is able to apply her/his knowledge. The student is able to fulfill independently both written and practical assignments. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme and is able to analyze and apply this data. The student is able to give reasons for his/her conservation approaches and practical work proceeds logically by following the established procedure in conservation. The student works independently and shows self-motivation and creativity in problem solving.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student comprehends the basic concepts, terminology and methods of the course subject. The student is able to identify deterioration of painted surfaces and causes for deterioration. The student knows painting materials and techniques used in furniture. The student is able on a basic level to research painted surfaces of furniture and artefacts. The student understands the necessary theoretical and applied principles related to the course theme. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme. The student is able to do basic conservation treatment of painted surfaces, knows the main principles, materials and techniques for conservation of painted surfaces.