Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to identify materials used in modern furniture, deterioration of modern furniture and causes for deterioration. The student knows how different materials must be taken into consideration in conservation and knows the required for each piece of furniture procedure of conservation and restoration. The student is able to make conservation of a piece of modern furniture and take into consideration the specific requirements of modern materials. The student knows history, development and stylistic features of modern furniture.

Content

Modern materials; plywood, veneer, laminated wood, plastics, metals, modern upholstery materials, synthetic materials, modern surface treatments.
Conservation and restoration of modern furniture.
History of modern furniture.

Materials

Will be given during the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Learning assignments

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student comprehends the basic concepts, terminology and methods of the course subject. The student is able to identify deterioration of modern furniture and causes of deterioration. The student knows materials and techniques used in modern furniture. The student is able on a basic level to research and identify modern materials. 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. The student is able to do basic conservation treatments, knows the main principles, materials and techniques for conservation of modern furniture.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows well the basic concepts, terminology and methods of the course subject. The student is able to identify deterioration of modern furniture and causes for deterioration. The student knows materials and techniques used in modern furniture. The student is able to research materials and deterioration of modern furniture. The student masters conservation treatments, knows the main principles, materials and basic techniques for conservation of modern furniture. 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 masters the subject area and has achieved good level of knowledge and skills. 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 is able to identify deterioration of modern furniture and causes for deterioration. The student knows materials and techniques used in modern furniture. The student is able to research materials and deterioration of modern furniture. The student masters conservation, knows the main principles, materials and techniques for conservation of modern furniture. The student shows excellent theoretical and practical knowledge and is able to apply her/his knowledge. 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 approaches 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 is able to identify deterioration of modern furniture and causes of deterioration. The student knows materials and techniques used in modern furniture. The student is able on a basic level to research and identify modern materials. 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. The student is able to do basic conservation treatments, knows the main principles, materials and techniques for conservation of modern furniture.

Assessment methods and criteria

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