Technical Examination and Documentation (CUMC90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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In this subject, students focus on a range of technical examination and documentation methods, including visual examination using normal and ultraviolet light, photography, infrared reflectography, stereomicroscopy, x-radiography and how to document observations using a 'Condition Report'. Sampling methods, spot tests and microscopic identification of materials are also studied.
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:
- understand the processes involved in a range of technical methods used to examine cultural material; and
- develop the basic skills required for conservation documentation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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
- A 2000 word technical report due during the assessment period (40%)
- A 3000 word technical report due during the assessment period (60%)
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 100% of classes in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- April
Principal coordinator Petronella Nel Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact Hours: 36 hours - 12 x 1 hour lectures/tutorials and 12 x 2 hour practicals. Off campus preparation: 12 x 40 minute online lectures. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 13 March 2017 Teaching period 3 April 2017 to 10 April 2017 Last self-enrol date 17 March 2017 Census date 3 April 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 April 2017 Assessment period ends 12 May 2017 April contact information
Email: pnel@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Students enrolling into this subject must be admitted to the MC-CULMC Master of Cultural Material Conservation or the GCA-ARTS Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation in Cultural Material Conservation).
Students who have completed CUMC40007 Technical Examination and Documentation are not eligible to enrol in this subject,
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Cultural Materials Conservation Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation Specialisation (formal) Cultural Materials Conservation - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022