History of Furniture and Interior Design (5 cr)
Code: KX00EQ39-3001
General information
Enrollment
02.05.2022 - 05.09.2022
Timing
01.09.2022 - 07.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Media, Design and Conservation
Campus
Hämeentie 135
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Conservation
Teachers
- Paula Niskanen
Teacher in charge
Paula Niskanen
Groups
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KXA20S2Konservoinnin tutkinto-ohjelma monimuoto
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KXA21S2Konservoinnin tutkinto-ohjelma monimuoto
Objective
The student knows main movements and styles of European and Finnish interior design. The student is able to identify different styles and stylistic features, materials and techniques of furniture especially with the relation to Finnish furniture.
Content
Interior design from medieval times to modern.
Furniture history from medieval times to modern.
Materials of furniture from medieval times to modern.
Materials
Will be given at the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
Lectures
Excursions
Assignments
Student workload
Lectures and excursions 40%
Learning assignments 60%
Further information
Luennot ajoittuvat iltapäiviin-iltaan, luennot etäluentoja. Tarkempi aikataulu annetaan heti kurssin alussa. Samoin vierailut/ajankohta sovitaan yhdessä kurssin alussa.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student comprehends the major movements, the main stylistic features and the legacy of Western furniture and interiors. The student masters the basic elements of the course and understands the key contents of the course. The student knows on a basic level materials and stylistic characteristics related to Western furniture and interiors and is able to date furniture and artefacts. 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 knows the major movements and the legacy of Western furniture and interiors. The student understands the theoretical and applied principles related to the course theme. The student knows materials, techniques and stylistic characteristics related to Western furniture and interiors and is able to date furniture and artefacts. 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 knows the major movements and the legacy of Western furniture and interiors. The student understands the theoretical and applied principles related to the course theme. The student knows materials, techniques and stylistic characteristics related to Western furniture and interiors and is able to date works furniture and artefacts. 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.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student comprehends the major movements, the main stylistic features and the legacy of Western furniture and interiors. The student masters the basic elements of the course and understands the key contents of the course. The student knows on a basic level materials and stylistic characteristics related to Western furniture and interiors and is able to date furniture and artefacts. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme.
Assessment methods and criteria
Arviointi perustuu oppimistehtävään, myös aktiivisuus (osallistuminen vierailuihin, luentoihin huomioidaan).