Opinto-opas

Objective

- The student will know the classification of natural and synthetic fibres, composition and properties.
- The student will be able to identify both natural and synthetic fibres using different fibre identification methods.
- The student will understand the degradation process of textile materials and its causes, and she/he will be able to identify a degraded textile.
- The student will know methods designed for testing properties of textile materials.
- The student will know different thread, textile and fabric structures, and she/he will know how they are manufactured.
- The student will be able to identify and name different weave structures.
- The student will know how different textiles behave and she/he will understand how the manufacturing technique may affect the chosen conservation method.
- The student will know dating methods designed for textiles.

Content

- Textile fibres, their properties and morphology
- Fibre identification by using microscopes, burning, dye and solubility tests
- Basics of textile chemistry applied to textile conservation
- Degradation of textiles and causes for degradation
- Identification of degradation of textiles
- Testing the properties of textile materials
- Yarns, fabrics and weave structures
- Textile structures, properties, manufacturing techniques and finishes
- Effect of manufacturing technique on conservation

Materials

Will be given in the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Lecture, contact teaching, problem based learning, assignments, guided assignments, individual tutoring, independent work with literature.

Completion alternatives

No other working methods.

Student workload

The weekly working hours of a student is 1,5 cr which is equivalent to 40 hours of studies. 40 hours is formed from approx. 18 hours of contact studies with a lecturer. The remaining hours is spent by independent literature survey or practical work. 1 credit (cr) is equivalent to 27 hours (h).

Content scheduling

Learning assignment 60 %, continuous assessment 40 %.
Assessment is based on continuous assessment of a student, attendance, practical conservation work and written conservation report and their assessment.

Further information

Attendance requirement.
During the study module the student should read up on the given literature together with practical work.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has a lot of absences from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and learning assignments is unsatisfactory. The student should improve her/his group working abilities.

The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and therefore the problem solving and ability to apply theoretical studies to a practical work need to be improved.

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

The studies proceed coherently. The 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 the student understands causes and consequences of one's choice.

The student works independently but there is still need for teacher’s further guidance. The student has given a requisite amount of attention for the subject and the result of the course is balanced. The student has achieved a good level at her/his skills and knowledge.

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.

The 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 the student can validate causes and consequences of one's choice.

The student works independently enough. The student is able to master the whole of subject both in theory and practice. The student has achieved an excellent level at her/his skills and knowledge.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has a lot of absences from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and learning assignments is unsatisfactory. The student should improve her/his group working abilities.

The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and therefore the problem solving and ability to apply theoretical studies to a practical work need to be improved.

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

Qualifications

No requirements.

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.