Dyeing of Support Fabrics and Stitching TechniquesLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

- Student will know the methods of conservation dyeing and the properties of dyes and materials.
- Student will be able to choose the right dye, and dye different textile materials for different conservation purposes.
- Student will understand the meaning of preparation and use of auxiliary substances in dyeing and is able to execute the necessary calculations.
- Student will be able to make a filing system for her/his dye samples.

- Student will know different support materials and is able to choose an appropriate support material and thread in various textile conservation assignments.
- Student will have a basic knowledge of the techniques used in textile conservation and she/he will know how and when they are used.
- Student will be able to apply her/his knowledge in practical conservation work.

Content

- Dyeing of support fabrics and threads used in textile conservation
- Properties of dyes
- Dyeing of natural and synthetic materials
- Theory and practice of conservation dyeing
- Compiling of a dye file with dye samples during the whole study time

- Stitches, support fabrics and other materials used in textile conservation
- Structure and properties of sewing threads
- Properties of fabrics and other materials used in textile conservation

Qualifications

Textile Materials and Fibre Identification, Textile Techniques and Structures, Chemistry I

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has a lot of absences from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and learning assignments is unsatisfactory. Student has problems in acting as a group member.

The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and therefore the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to a practical work.

The student does not work independently and there is a lot of need for teacher’s further guidance. Student has not given a requisite amount of attention for the subject and the result of the course is unbalanced. Student needs a lot of training in his/her manual skills.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student has taken part to all of the teaching sessions and learning assignments and the activity for the course is good. Student acts flexibly as a group member.

The studies proceed coherently. Student is able to understand the basic motifs of the course and is able to apply theoretical studies to a practical work. The reasoning of the rehearsal works is competent and student understands causes and consequences of one's choice.

The student works independently but there is still need for teacher’s further guidance. Student has given a requisite amount of attention for the subject and the result of the course is balanced. Student has good manual skills in support stitches used in textile conservation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The course objectives have been achieved in a competent manner. Student has taken actively and constructively part to the teaching and learning assignments. Student’s function enhances group activities.

Student masters the motifs of the course and prerequisites and is able to apply theoretical studies to a practical work. The reasoning of the rehearsal works is professional and student can validate causes and consequences of one's choice.

The student works independently enough. Student is able to master the whole of subject both theory and practice. Student has an excellent manual skill in support stitches used in textile conservation.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student has a lot of absences from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and learning assignments is unsatisfactory. Student has problems in acting as a group member.

The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and therefore the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to a practical work.

The student does not work independently and there is a lot of need for teacher’s further guidance. Student has not given a requisite amount of attention for the subject and the result of the course is unbalanced. Student needs a lot of training in his/her manual skills.

Further information

The course is implemented as a project based learning. Idea is learning through making the practical work. Student has a role as an investigative learner.