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Applied Heritage Conservation Techniques (ABPL90385)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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Students will gain a theoretical and practical overview of heritage conservation techniques. The subject will introduce students to the main conservation issues affecting built heritage in relation to both structural issues, as well as those impacting interior and exterior decorative finishes. Students will learn how to diagnose common conservation issues and explore the various treatment options available. Starting with a general discussion of built heritage conservation, students will then focus on specific issues associated with individual construction materials, including stone, metal, brick, wood, glass, and concrete. Lectures will be backed by laboratory sessions and fieldwork at heritage places across Melbourne to observe conservation issues in situ.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should have:
- a theoretical understanding of the major conservation issues affecting heritage places
- an appreciation of conservation issues specific to individual construction materials, and how these manifest in the built environment
- developed practical skills for identifying and treating common heritage conservation issues
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed the following generic skills and capabilities:
- Understanding of the characteristics and relative compatibility of building materials;
- Ability to accurately record existing building conditions;
- Undertaker a general survey of common conservation issues affecting heritage buildings.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate degree 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 1000 word technical report, due during the teaching period 20%;
- One 2500 word essay on chosen conservation material, due five weeks after end of teaching period 50%;
- One 1500 word journal documenting intensive , due at the end of teaching period 30%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Philip Goad Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 9 July 2018 to 20 July 2018 Last self-enrol date 11 July 2018 Census date 20 July 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 August 2018 Assessment period ends 24 August 2018 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage Major 200 point Master of Architecture Major 300 point Master of Architecture - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022