Study Guide

Objective

- The student will know various colour theories and their concepts, characteristic to the field.
- The student will adapt the basics of the historical and modern dyes and pigments and their research.
- The students will know the criteria for selecting suitable dyes and pigments for conservation and restoration purposes.
- The student will know the methods of conservation dyeing and the properties of dyes and materials.
- The student will know the chemical dyestuffs used in conservation dyeing, and dye different textile materials for various conservation purposes.
- The student will understand the meaning of preparation and use of auxiliary substances in dyeing and is able to execute the necessary calculations.
- The student will be able to make a filing system for her/his dye samples.

Content

- Colour theories, properties of colour, colour mixtures and values
- Colour chemistry, pigments, chemical dyes, and plant-based dyes
- Assembling the pigment portfolio
- Dyeing of support fabrics and threads used in textile conservation
- Properties of dyes
- Dyeing of natural and synthetic materials
- Theory and practise of conservation dyeing
- Compiling of a dye file with dye samples collected throughout your studies

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has a lot of absences from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and learning assignments is unsatisfactory. The student should improve her/his group working skills. The student can grasp the basic ideas of the subject, but the problem solving is limited and ability to apply theory to a practical work require development. The student does not work independently and there is a lot of need for teacher’s further guidance. The student has not given a requisite amount of attention for the subject and the learning result is fragmented. The student needs to develop her/his skills and knowledge in many areas.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has taken part to all the teaching sessions and learning assignments and the activity for the course is good. The student acts flexibly as a group member. Work progresses consistently during the study period. The student understands the basic ideas of the course and can apply theoretical studies in practical work. The student understands the importance of the things to be learned for the professional field and the related cause and effect relationships. The student’s work has been sufficiently independent, but there is still need for guidance. The student manages the set of tasks and has achieved a good level at her/his skills and knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The course objectives have been achieved in a competent manner. The student has participated actively and constructively in the teaching and learning assignments. The student has acted as group member encouragingly and strengthening teamwork. The student understands the things taught in the course commendably and can apply what she/he has learned in accordance with the requirements of her/his professional field. The student understands and knows to anticipate the cause-and-effect relationships of the activities related to the matters to her/his professional field. The student’s work has been sufficiently independent. The student masters the whole subject both in theory and practice. The student has achieved an excellent level in her/his skills and knowledge.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has a lot of absences from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and learning assignments is unsatisfactory. The student should improve her/his group working skills. The student can grasp the basic ideas of the subject, but the problem solving is limited and ability to apply theory to a practical work require development. The student does not work independently and there is a lot of need for teacher’s further guidance. The student has not given a requisite amount of attention for the subject and the learning result is fragmented. The student needs to develop her/his skills and knowledge in many areas.

Prerequisites

Textile Materials, Techniques and Fibre Identification 5 cr, Chemistry I 5 cr, Chemistry I/cont. 5 cr, Chemistry II 5 cr

Further information

The course is implemented as a project-based learning. The starting point is learning through practical work. Student her-/himself has a role as an investigative learner. The student will prepare the materials used during the course in advance. Materials will be charged separately.