Opinto-opas

Objective

- The student will know various colour theories and their concepts, characteristic to the field.
- The student will adapt the basics of the historical and modern pigments and their research.
- The student will know chemical research and analyse methods used for the study of historical pigments, and she/he will be able to apply the received information to analyze pigments.
- The student will be capable to use spectrometric and chromatographic analyses under the guidance and she/he will be able to interpret the results.
- The students will know the criteria for selecting suitable dyes and pigments for conservation and restoration purposes.

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

Content

- Colour theories, properties of colour, colour mixtures and values
- Colour measurements and colour systems: NCS, CIE Lab
- Colour chemistry, properties of pigments and their chemical composition
- Research methods for pigments
- The methods used in conservation material study: spectrometric methods (UV, VIS, IR, XRF) and chromatographic methods (TLC, GC)

- 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

Location and time

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Degree Programme in Conservation's premises.

Materials

Literature list and study hand-outs given by the lecturer before the course start and during the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, contact teaching, problem based learning, guided assignments, independent assignments, independent work with literature, exam. Tuition is in Finnish.

Exam schedules

Exam in the end of the course.

Completion alternatives

No other course will replace this course as this is aimed for textile conservation purposes. Ordinary dying course for fabrics will not be accepted.

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. 15 - 20 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).

Further information

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

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

Student will prepare the materials used during the fabric dyeing course in advance. Materials will be charged 15 €/student.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignment 60 %, continuous assessment 40 %.
Assessment is based on continuous assessment of a student, attendance, practical excersises and their assessment. Each student is assessed from the starting point of her/his abilities. MInimum 80 % presence of contact studies must fullfill. Presence at Dye Course 100 %.

Qualifications

Textile Materials, Techniques and Fibre Identification 5 cr, Chemistry I 5 cr, Chemistry I cont. 5 cr, Chemistry II 5 cr

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.

Student will prepare the materials used during the course in advance. Materials will be charged separately.