Dyeing and Colour Theory (5 cr)

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

Location and time

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Degree Programme in Conservation's premises.

Materials

Literature list and study hand-outs given by the lecturer before the course start and during the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, contact teaching, problem based learning, guided assignments, independent assignments, independent work with literature, exam. Tuition is in Finnish.

Exam schedules

Exam in the end of the course.

Completion alternatives

No other course will replace this course as this is aimed for textile conservation purposes. Ordinary dying course for fabrics will not be accepted.

Student workload

The weekly working hours of a student is 1,5 cr which is equivalent to 40 hours of studies. 40 hours is formed from approx. 15 - 20 hours of contact studies with a lecturer. The remaining hours is spent by independent literature survey or practical work. 1 credit (cr) is equivalent to 27 hours (h).

Further information

During the study module the student should read up on the given literature together with practical work.

The course will be implemented as a project based learning. The idea is learning through making practical work. Student has a role as an investigative learner.

Student will prepare the materials used during the fabric dyeing course in advance. Materials will be charged 15 €/student.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignment 80 %, continuous assessment 40 %.
Assessment is based on continuous assessment of a student, attendance, practical excercises and their assessment. Each student is assessed from the starting point of her/his abilities. MInimum 80 % presence of contact studies must fulfill. Presence at the practical dye course 100 %.

Qualifications

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.