Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the basics of chemical research and analyzing methods and is able under a specialist´s supervision to take spectrometric and chromatographic samples from cultural-historical artefacts and interpret results of these analyses.
The student knows and is able to identify structures and characteristics of different materials and can apply analytical methods for their identification.
The student knows the characteristics and history of pigments, their use in cultural-historical objects and is able to identify pigments by using different analytical methods.

Content

Analytical methods used in conservation; VIS, XRF, FTIR, Chromatography
Material analyses in conservation laboratory.
Characteristics, aging and identification of pigments used in paintings.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to understand the key concepts of the course theme and knows the related basic theory. The student knows the analytical and research methods used in conservation. The student is able to acquire reliable information independently. The student is able to take samples and choose the right analytical method.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows well the basic idea and concepts of the course theme. The student shows good theoretical, practical and applied knowledge related to analytical methods in conservation. The student masters the skills required in the course and is able to acquire reliable information independently. The student is able to take samples and choose correct analytical method and estimate the correctness of results.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the course content and has achieved an excellent level in his/her knowledge and skills. The student shows excellent theoretical and practical knowledge and is able to apply learned during the course knowledge and skills. The student masters the basic skills presented during the course, is able to take samples, analyze samples chosen by him/her analytical method and interpret gained results. The student is able to acquire information and analyze and apply this information.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to understand the key concepts of the course theme and knows the related basic theory. The student knows the analytical and research methods used in conservation. The student is able to acquire reliable information independently. The student is able to take samples and choose the right analytical method.