Conservation of Photographs I (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student knows the basic chemistry of photographs and basic conservation methods of photographs, negatives and films. The student understands the aging properties and degradation mechanisms of photographs and film materials. After completing the course, the student recognizes the damages, knows the terminology and knows how to do damage surveys. The student is able to assess the condition of photographs and film materials. The student knows the sources of information on photograph conservation.

Content

Chemistry of photographs, conservation of photographs, photograph materials, aging properties and damages.
Condition and conservation reports.

Location and time

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

Materials

Bibliography and lecture materials provided by the lecturer before and during the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, contact teaching, problem-based learning, guided exercises, as well as independent exercises, independent work on literature, excursions, and an exam.
Teaching is in Finnish.

Exam schedules

An exam at the end of the course.

Completion alternatives

No other courses

Student workload

The student's weekly working hours are 40 hours / 1,5 credits. Which has approx. 15 - 20 hours of contact studies with a lecturer. The remaining hours are spent on a literature study or praxis work. 1 credit (cr) is equivalent to 27 hours

Further information

The course has a visiting lecturer.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics chemistry of photographs and the basic conservation methods. The student knows the aging properties and degradation mechanisms of photographs and film materials and is able to identify them under supervision. The student knows the terminology related to damages. The student is able to evaluate the condition of photographs and film materials under supervision.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the basic chemistry of photographs and conservation methods of photographs. The student understands the aging properties and degradation mechanisms of photographs and film materials and is able to identify them. The student uses the terminology with expertise. The student is able to evaluate the condition of photographs, negatives and film materials and report them independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The goals of the course have been achieved commendably. The student masters the basics of chemistry of photographs and conservation methods. The student is able to apply earlier learned and understands the aging properties and degradation mechanisms of materials. He/she is able to identify materials independently. The student is able to use correct and professional terminology in condition reports. The student is able to assess the condition of photographic materials independently.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the basics chemistry of photographs and the basic conservation methods. The student knows the aging properties and degradation mechanisms of photographs and film materials and is able to identify them under supervision. The student knows the terminology related to damages. The student is able to evaluate the condition of photographs and film materials under supervision.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignment 80 %, continuous assessment 20 %.
Assessment is based on the continuous evaluation of a student, including attendance for contact learning, study visits, and practical exercises. A minimum of 80% of contact studies must be fulfilled.