Stitching Techniques in Textile Conservation (5 cr)

Objective

- The student will have a basic knowledge of the stitching techniques used in textile conservation and she/he will know how and when and how to use them.
- The student will know different support materials and she/he will be able to choose an appropriate support material and thread in various textile conservation assignments.
- The student will understand the effect of support method on conserved item and the related ethical principles and reversibility.
- The student will adopt a responsible attitude when handling and storing textiles and she/he will know how to handle textiles safely.
- The student will be able to apply her/his knowledge in practical conservation work.
- The student will know how to carry out the conservation of flat textiles and she/he will know how to choose the appropriate conservation treatments in terms of conservation.
- The student will know the equipment used in textile conservation and she/he will be able to use them properly.

Content

- Stitches, support fabrics and other materials used in textile conservation
- Structure and properties of sewing threads and their use
- Properties of fabrics and other support materials used in textile conservation
- Equipment and their use in textile conservation

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.

Completion alternatives

No other course will replace this course as this is a foundation course for stitching methods in textile conservation.

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 course in advance. Materials will be charged separately 10 €/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. The student needs a lot of training in her/his manual skills and stitching techniques.

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. The student has good manual skills in support stitches used in textile conservation.

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. The student has excellent manual skills in support stitches used in textile conservation.

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. The student needs a lot of training in her/his manual skills and stitching techniques.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignment 60 %, 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.

Qualifications

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