Opinto-opas

Objective

The student can identify different materials used for modern furniture, deterioration of these materials and reasons for deterioration. The student is able to consider the specific nature and needs of different modern materials in the conservation process. The student is able to make conservation and if needed restoration of modern furniture and is able to take into consideration the specific techniques and materials needed.
The student knows the history of modern furniture and interior decoration and can identify their specific features, structures and materials. The student knows the applicable literature and archival sources and can use them for research of a piece of furniture.
A student learns basic principles of chemical analyses and their methodology. She/he will practice spectroscopy and chromatography analyses of cultural heritage material samples and evaluate results cooperation with a chemist/ specialist.
Identification, research and conservation of different construction and surface materials and techniques used in modern furniture
Plywood, modern surface treatments, modern structural materials
The history of modern furniture and interior decoration and the history and development of modern materials, techniques and construction of furniture

Content

Identification, research and conservation of modern furniture.
Plywood, modern surface treatments, modern structural materials.
History of modern furniture, development and history of modern furniture materials.
The course contains theoretical lectures of most important spectroscopic and chromatographic analytical techniques which are used to study cultural heritage materials (UV, VIS, IR; XRF) (TLC, L/GC).
Other more advantaged methods, like PIXE, PIGE, SEM-EDS, XDR, NMR, HPLC, GC-MS, Raman will be discussed by lectures and publication case studies. During the course a lot of scientific publications will be reviewed and used as reference literature.

Materials

Will be given at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Excursions
Work assignements
Written assignements

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

-

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

Non.

Student workload

Work assignement and reports 50%
Theory/lectures 30%
Independent written assignements 20%

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory. The student has problems in acting as a group member. The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The studies have proceeded consistently. The student is able to 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 the 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 taken actively and constructively part in the teaching and the project. The student’s actions enhance the group activities.
The student masters the topics of the course and its prerequisites, and is able to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is professional and the student can validate the causes and effects of his/her choices.
The student works independently. The student masters the overall subject in both theory and practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory. The student has problems in acting as a group member. The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation, satisfactory (1-2)
Student
- participates classes in required extent
- completes given assignments acceptably
- understands core content of the course
Evaluation, good (3-4)
Student
- participates classes actively
- completes given assignments independently and showing self-direction
- returns assignments in time
- has good command of course content and can apply it in his/her own work
- is able to search and acquire information independently
Evaluation, excellent (4-5)
Student
- participates classes actively and showing self-direction
- completes given assignments independently showing creative problem solving
- returns assignments in time
- is able to apply course content in one's own work creatively
- is able to acquire and apply information independently

Qualifications

Non.