Conservation and Object Based Learning (CUMC90028)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject examines the history and manufacture of traditional and modern materials, their properties and behaviour, and the processes of their chemical and physical deterioration in cultural materials. Utilising object-based learning in conservation practice, students will locate their evidence in wider theoretical discussions.

During the pre-teaching period students are expected to complete the course readings, review the lectures and any other course preparation as outlined on the LMS. The LMS will become available at the commencement of the pre-teaching dates.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students should:



  • be able to identify and characterise artefacts using their knowledge of materials and techniques and will be able to locate and assess them in their technological context;
  • have gained an understanding of the chemical and physical behaviour of cultural heritage items including basic mechanisms of deterioration;
  • have examined and extracted evidence from cultural materials on their materials, techniques and wider values;
  • develop a theoretical understanding of object based learning.

Last updated: 3 November 2022