Conservation of Architectural Materials (ABPL90300)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
About this subject
Overview
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The nature and behaviour, and appropriate repair and conservation, of the materials of historic buildings, including stone; clay products; mortars; plasters and renders; timber; and metals.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed this subject should:
- Be able to recognise architectural materials;
- Diagnose deterioration mechanisms; and
- Propose solutions for their repair and conservation.
Generic skills
Ability to observe, recognise and assess traditional architectural materials.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Work experience in architecture or building.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Two written and illustrated reports totalling 3000 words or equivalent (50%);
- A two hour written examination (50%) at the end of the assessment period.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Architecture Major 200 point Master of Architecture Major 300 point Master of Architecture
Last updated: 3 November 2022