Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to select and use different filling materials and retouching materials and techniques in practical conservation work, depending on the nature of the object and its damage. The student is able to perform the filling and retouching in ethically and aesthetically acceptable manner and with high quality.
The student is familiar with the technical and material history of different retouching methods and is able to consider the ethical and aesthetic aspects of retouching in relation to different types of objects to be conserved.

Content

History, materials and techniques of retouching.
Ethics and aesthetics of retouching.
Color theory.
Filling reference samples will be made, using different materials and techniques.
Different surface structure techniques for filled surfaces. Isolation materials for fillings.

Location and time

Hämeentie 135 D Conservation studies, P 41

Materials

Literature list and lecture materials given before the start of the module

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Lectures
Practical hands-on work

Employer connections

Objects conserved and restored during the course are obtained from the museums / through the working life connections

Exam schedules

no exam

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

Lecture about filling materials and surface structure technique
Preparing personal model of filling materials

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to outline the basic concepts of filling and retouching in his / her field of specialization and knows at a basic level the related theory, selection of materials and working methods. The student masters the basics of the course and understands the main content of the course. The student understands the necessary theoretical and applied principles related to the topic. The student is able to acquire some information independently. The student has difficulties in interpreting the acquired knowledge and selecting suitable working methods and materials. The student has difficulty justifying the choices made. Practical work is not independent enough and there are shortcomings in the end-result. The student has difficulty acting as a group member in an encouraging and group-strengthening way

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has a good idea of the basic concepts of filling and retouching in his / her field of specialization and is familiar with the related theory, selection of materials and working methods. The student demonstrates a good theoretical and applied knowledge. The student is able to justify the choices he / she has made expertly, and the application in practice proceeds consistently in accordance with the practices of the professional field. The student masters the whole in both theory and practice and has achieved a good level of knowledge and skills. The work has been sufficiently independent. The student is able to acquire information independently and is able to critically analyse this information. As a member of the group, the student acts to encourage and strengthen the work of the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a very good command of the basic concepts of filling and retouching in his / her field of specialization and has a very good knowledge of the related theory, material selection and working methods. The student has achieved an excellent level of knowledge and skills. The student demonstrates excellent theoretical and applied knowledge and is able to apply what he or she has learned well. The student is able to work mainly independently on both written and skill-based assignments. The student is able to acquire information independently and to analyse and apply information. The student participates in the discussion with arguments using the concepts of the field. The student is able to justify the choices he / she has made expertly, and the application in practice proceeds consistently in accordance with the practices of the professional field. The result of the practical work is of a very good standard. The student works consistently, showing initiative and creative problem-solving ability. As a member of the group, the student acts to encourage and strengthen the work of the group.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to outline the basic concepts of filling and retouching in his / her field of specialization and knows at a basic level the related theory, selection of materials and working methods. The student masters the basics of the course and understands the main content of the course. The student understands the necessary theoretical and applied principles related to the topic. The student is able to acquire some information independently. The student has difficulties in interpreting the acquired knowledge and selecting suitable working methods and materials. The student has difficulty justifying the choices made. Practical work is not independent enough and there are shortcomings in the end-result. The student has difficulty acting as a group member in an encouraging and group-strengthening way

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation at the course
Practical work evaluation