Architectural Finishes (ABPL90301)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017

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Overview

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The investigation and conservation of integral, applied and decorative surface finishes and other decorative building elements.

Intended learning outcomes

To impart skills in the documentary investigation and physical analysis of architectural finishes, basic laboratory analyses including uses of the stereo binocular microscope in investigating surfaces finishes, sampling methods for applied finishes, and related matters.

Generic skills

  • the use of the microscope in paint investigation;
  • the sampling of wallpapers;
  • the use of documentary sources on decoration

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

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

  • One practical, field, laboratory or documentary exercise( equivalet to 1500 words), which will take place during the teaching period, worth 30%.
  • One journal due end of teaching period (equivalent to 1000 words), 20%.
  • One written report of 3000 words or equivalent, due five weeks after the end of the teaching period, 50%.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

Not available in 2017

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Quota 40

Students will be selected into the subject as they self-enrol during the timely re-enrolment period. If the enrolment quota is exceeded, priority will be given to MC-UCH students, and then to MC-ARCH students. Any students enrolling after the quota has been reached will be withdrawn from the subject and advised of the alternative subjects available.

For detailed information on the quota subject application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage: http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/quota-subjects

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022