Opinto-opas

Objective

The course will contain multiple project-type modules.

The main aim of the course is to give the student a broader view to the problematic areas in conservation of modern and contemporary art.
The course also aims to develop problem-solving skills which are part of conservation of modern and contemporary art.

The objective is also to point out the importance of the working life connections as part of solving these issues.

The aim of the course module Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art is to introduce the student to the elements, concepts, philosophy and materials (especially plastics / synthetic materials) in modern and contemporary art. Students are also introduced to the existing documentation methods and preventive conservation in modern and contemporary art.

Content

During the course module Conservation of Modern and Contemporary Art, the student will get the basic introduction into modern and contemporary art through theory and practical case-study based conservation work, including suitable documentation techniques. Work is often performed in smaller groups.

The artist interview, documentation and ethics in modern and contemporary art are part of the course (data and condition registration models).

Evaluation scale

0-5

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 reasoning of the rehearsal works is faint and student has many gaps in former studies.

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.

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.

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 reasoning of the rehearsal works is faint and student has many gaps in former studies.