Conservation of Photographs II (5 cr)

Objective

The student understands the importance of storage conditions and protective materials for the preservation of photographic materials. The student is able to implement preventive conservation measures and choose appropriate and safe protective materials. The student is able to assess the condition of a photograph prints and proofs, negatives or other image materials. He/she is able to choose right storage methods and materials and implement them. The student masters the conservation process of photographic materials as well as their documentation (condition report, conservation plan, conservation report) and is able to implement them in accordance with the requirements of the profession.

Content

Preventive conservation, environmental and storage conditions, degradation and protection, storage materials. Conservation process of photographic materials and its documentation.

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 course.

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the importance of storage conditions and protective materials for the preservation of photographic material. The student is able to implement preventive conservation measures and choose protective materials.
The student evaluates the condition of a photograph, negative or other image material and is able to choose the right method of protection and implement it under the guidance. The student understands the conservation process of photographic materials and their documentation as a whole. The student is able to implement conservations measures and report the results. The student needs more practice to improve his/her craftsmanship.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands the significance of right preservation methods and materials. The student is able to implement preventive conservation measures and choose appropriate and safe storage materials. The student is able to assess the condition of a photograph, print, negative or other image material and is independently able to implement the correct method of protection according the professional accuracy and craftsmanship. The student understands the process of conservation and the documentation as a whole (the description of the object, condition and damage reports, conservation plan and the report).

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The goals of the course have been achieved commendably. The student understands the importance of storage conditions and protective materials for the preservation and degradation of photographic materials. The student is able to implement preventive conservation measures and choose appropriate and safe protective materials. The student is able to apply earlier studied for condition assessment and conservation treatments. The student is independently able to choose the right method of protection and apply with professional craftsmanship. The student masters the process of conservation independently. The student is able to produce comprehensive reports on the work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the importance of storage conditions and protective materials for the preservation of photographic material. The student is able to implement preventive conservation measures and choose protective materials.
The student evaluates the condition of a photograph, negative or other image material and is able to choose the right method of protection and implement it under the guidance. The student understands the conservation process of photographic materials and their documentation as a whole. The student is able to implement conservations measures and report the results. The student needs more practice to improve his/her craftsmanship.

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.

Objective

The student understands the importance of storage conditions and protective materials for the preservation of photographic materials. The student is able to implement preventive conservation measures and choose appropriate and safe protective materials. The student is able to assess the condition of a photograph prints and proofs, negatives or other image materials. He/she is able to choose right storage methods and materials and implement them. The student masters the conservation process of photographic materials as well as their documentation (condition report, conservation plan, conservation report) and is able to implement them in accordance with the requirements of the profession.

Content

Preventive conservation, environmental and storage conditions, degradation and protection, storage materials. Conservation process of photographic materials and its documentation.