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150 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation
Informal specialisationYear: 2018
150 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Nicole Tse
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'Make an enquiry' at http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/8-master-of-cultural-materials-conservation
Overview
This Masters program provides students with a professional qualification in cultural material conservation and it combines both the theory and practice of cultural material conservation. The program will emphasise the philosophical, intellectual, technical and scientific aspects of cultural material conservation, and will draw on the combined expertise of staff of the Grimwade Centre, the Arts and Science Faculties, and the Ian Potter Museum of Art. The program is aimed at students who wish to undertake specialist training in conservation of cultural material for professional qualification purposes. The program does not necessarily lead to higher degree study, however high achieving students may qualify for entry to research higher degrees.
Please note: full-time entry into the 150 point program is available to students commencing mid-year only. It is important to note that classes for this course are taught intensively and that teaching for the first unit, CUMC90030 Conservation Assessment and Treatment 1, commences on 24th July, with a pre-teaching period that commences 3rd July 2017. Students commencing in Semester 2 2017 therefore need to be enrolled by 3rd July 2017. During the pre-teaching period students will be required to access the LMS and the readings provided in order to prepare for the face to face teaching period.
It is strongly recommended that all commencing students have studied chemistry equivalent to 25 points of first year university or else complete the Grimwade Centre bridging course offered in November and April, or equivalent.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Master of Cultural Material Conservation should:
- develop an indepth knowledge and understanding of cultural material conservation principles, methodologies and best practice standards;
- gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of cultural material in the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of individuals, communities and nations;
- be equipped to actively contribute to national and international debates, protocols and conventions relevant to cultural material conservation;
- be informed advocates for cultural material conservation and play a leadership role within the sector, actively engaging in critical policy issues;
- develop an appreciation of cultural diversity, community sensitivities and a changing social context to the scientific and historical paradigms that exist within the cultural heritage and conservation sectors;
- develop critical, reflective and analytical skills and methods, and a cross disciplinary understanding and approach, to the identification and resolution of conservation issues;
- acquire advanced skills in researching and writing in cultural materials conservation;
- and apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems that arise in a professional and community based context to develop an integrated understanding of cultural materials conservation theory and practice.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
150 credit points
150 point program
Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time
First 50 points:
- three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
- elective subject (12.5 points)
Second 100 points:
- two compulsory subjects (25 points)
- Conservation thesis part 1 and 2 (37.5 points)
- elective subjects (37.5 points)
Capstone Requirement:
All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points).
Students must complete one capstone option:
Capstone Stream 1: Co-requisites: Respect (CUMC90027) (12.5 points) and Ngarranggarni: Gija art and community (Warmun) (CUMC40034) (12.5 points) or Content in the Field (CUMC 90023) (12.5 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to acquire theoretical and practical grounding in cultural materials conservation, and to apply this knowledge to solve ethical and practical problems that arise in a professional, community based context, in order to develop an integrated understanding of cultural materials conservation theory and practice in changing social contexts.
Capstone Stream 2: Co-requisites: Conservation Internship and Projects (CUMC90006) (12.5 points) and Conservation Assessment and Treatment 2 (CUMC90005) (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to acquire advanced technical and theoretical grounding in an area of specialisation in GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) contexts, and to apply this knowledge to solve problems that arise in a professional context, in order to develop an integrated understanding of cultural materials conservation theory and practice.
Capstone Stream 3: CUMC90022 Digital Cultural Conservation (12.5 points) and Documentation and Display (CUMC90021) (12.5 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to enhance technical examination and documentary skills in cultural materials conservation and explore the intersection between new media and digital content.
Capstone Stream 4: CUMC90035 and CUMC90036 Minor Thesis
Purpose: An opportunity to examine the theoretical, methodology and methods required to build new knowledge in cultural materials conservation. They both provide strong foundations for a PhD pathway.
For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.
Subject Options
First 50 Points
Compulsory Subjects
37.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CUMC90031 | Analytical Science in Conservation | October (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CUMC90032 | Technical Examination and Documentation | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CUMC90033 | Cultural Materials Conservation Science | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Elective Subjects
12.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CUMC90021 | Documentation and Display | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CUMC90022 | Digital Cultural Conservation | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
CUMC90003 | Conservation Intensive | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Remaining 100 Points
Compulsory Subjects
62.5 points
Please note: the minor thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment (part 1 and 2).
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CUMC90030 | Conservation Assessment and Treatment 1 | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
CUMC90006 | Conservation Internship and Projects |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CUMC90035 | Conservation Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
CUMC90036 | Conservation Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
Elective Subjects
37.5 points
Please note: elective subjects are approved depending on the field of specialisation chosen and on the student's study program. Consult with the program coordinator prior to enrolment, to gain information and approval for elective subjects.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CUMC90003 | Conservation Intensive | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CUMC90004 | Conservation Research and OBL | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
CUMC90005 | Conservation Assessment and Treatment 2 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
CUMC90020 | Audio Visual Preservation | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
CUMC90021 | Documentation and Display | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CUMC90022 | Digital Cultural Conservation | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
CUMC90034 | Ngarranggarni: Gija Art and Country | June (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
CUMC90009 | Conservation of Photographs 1 | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CUMC90023 | Content in the Field | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/grimwadecentre
Last updated: 30 January 2024