Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the systematic methodological approach of the conservation process and is able to apply it for different types of objects, artefacts and situations. The student is able to give reasons for his/her conservation decisions on basis of this above methodology.
The student recognizes and understands that material and immaterial significance and values are related to cultural heritage. The student knows the significance method and is able to apply it in different kind of cultural contexts.

Content

Conservation Treatment Methodology, Barbara Appelbaum
Decision making model in conservation
Significance method

Location and time

Autumn term 2022. Hämeentie 135 D, Conservation degree studies facilities

Materials

1. Barbara Appelbaum, CONSERVATION TREATMENTMETHODOLOGY. 2010
2. Salvador Muñoz-Viñas. Contemporary theory of conservation (2012)
3. Salvador Muñoz-Viñas. Imperfect Conservation (2014)
4. Salvador Muñoz-Viñas. Pride and Prejudice and Patina (2015)
5. Salvador Muñoz-Viñas. The Artwork That Became a Symbol of Itself (2020)
6. Salvador Muñoz-Viñas. On the Ethics of Cultural Heritage Conservation (2020)

Teaching methods

Contact teaching and Zoom Lectures
Independent work with literature
Independent information search, using internet
Extracted content writing and presentation, based on article(s)

Employer connections

Lectures by prof. Salvador Munoz-Vinas from the University of Valencia: 7-9. 9 2022

International connections

Visiting lecturer Salvador Munoz-Vinas from the University of Valencia gives 3 days of lectures via Zoom 7.-9.9 and the exchange students from Valencia and Bilbao universities are taking part of the lectures

Completion alternatives

none

Student workload

The weekly working hours of a student is 1,5 cr, which is equivalent to 40 hours of studies and independent work. 40 hours is formed from approx. 20- 22 hours of contact studies with a lecturer. The remaining hours are dedicated for independent literature survey or independent practical work. 1 credit (cr) is equivalent to 26 study / practical work hours (h).

Content scheduling

Lectures via ZOOM by Salvador Munoz-Vinas : 7-9. 9 2022. Other lectures in situ, at the conservation studies department. Independent work with literature and a presentation of an article.

Further information

Lectures are given in english, guidance for practical work according to students´own language (finnish or english)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student comprehends the basic concepts, terminology and methods of the course subject. The student masters the basic elements of the course and understands the key contents of the course. The student understands the necessary theoretical and applied principles related to the course theme. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student masters well the basic elements of the course and understands the key contents of the course. The student understands the theoretical and applied principles related to the course theme. The student understands the significance method and is able to apply it in his/her own assignments. The student is able to give reasons for his/her conservation approaches and practical work proceeds logically by following the established procedure in conservation. The student has fulfilled the course assignments independently enough. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme and is able to analyze this data.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the subject area and has achieved excellent level of knowledge and skills. The student shows excellent theoretical and practical knowledge and is able to apply her/his knowledge. The student understands the significance method and is able to apply it to his/her own work. The student is able to fulfill independently both written and practical assignments. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme and is able to analyze and apply this data. The student is able to discuss the course theme by using relevant terminology and concepts. The student is able to give reasons for his/her conservation choices and practical work proceeds logically by following the established procedure in conservation. The student works independently and shows self-motivation and creativity in problem solving.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student comprehends the basic concepts, terminology and methods of the course subject. The student masters the basic elements of the course and understands the key contents of the course. The student understands the necessary theoretical and applied principles related to the course theme. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on continuous assessment of a student, attendance, practical exercises and their assessment.
- Participation at the lectures
- Learning assignment (written work, based on the published written material, group discussion)