Introduction to ConservationLaajuus (10 ECTS)

Objective

The student gains an understanding of conservation as part of the management and preservation of cultural heritage. The student becomes acquainted with the conservative profession, work tasks and working and operating environments/institutions.

The student understands the documentation as a part of the conservation process and the importance of conservation documents. The student is able to produce necessary photographs for the conservation documentation.
The student is familiar with the conservation strategies and learns to understand the importance of the material science in conservation. The student learns the terminology and concepts of conservation.

The student is familiar with ethical and philosophical questions related to the management and conservation of cultural heritage. The student develops the skills to read, understand and produce researches and documents in conservation and cultural heritage as well as familiarize himself with conservation information sources and organizations.

Content

Domestic and international cultural heritage organizations and conservation organizations.
Conservator's role in preserving the cultural heritage.
Conservation process, measures and material science.
Conservation information sources, literature, terminology and conceptualization.
The history and philosophy of conservation and the code of ethics in profession.

Conservation documents and photography.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has had inadequate involvement.
Activity in lectures and assignments has been weak and the student has had difficulties in teamwork. The student has achieved the objectives of the course only minimally. The level of information received is weak and the tasks of the course show that the topic has not been addressed. The student does not manage concepts and terms related to course content.
The student is not fully able to perceive the basic ideas of the topic and the problem solving related to the topic and the application of the theory to practice is incomplete.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has taken actively part in teaching sessions and projects and his/her activity on the course has been good and his/her studies have proceeded consistently. The student acts flexibly as a group member.
The student 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 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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the course objectives fully.
The student has actively and constructively participated in the teaching and has been active as a member of the group and encourages teamwork.
The student understands the subjects studied in the course accurately and is able to apply his / her knowledge in accordance with the requirements of his / her professional field. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is professional and the student can validate the causes and effects of his/her choices.
Work has been sufficiently independent. Students master the whole both theoretically and in practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has had inadequate involvement.
Activity in lectures and assignments has been weak and the student has had difficulties in teamwork. The student has achieved the objectives of the course only minimally. The level of information received is weak and the tasks of the course show that the topic has not been addressed. The student does not manage concepts and terms related to course content.
The student is not fully able to perceive the basic ideas of the topic and the problem solving related to the topic and the application of the theory to practice is incomplete.

Further information

Evaluation is based on the attendance on the introduction course, minimum 80% and approved tasks.
Approved passing of the course demands that the student fulfills the requirements specified in each course implementation.