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Conservation Assessment and Treatment 1 (CUMC90030)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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This subject builds on the current philosophical and ethical approach and the materials and techniques used in the interventive conservation treatment of cultural and heritage artefacts. Students learn to document the condition and materials of artefacts within their specialisation, and to examine the ethical frameworks for the development of treatment decisions. Students develop and carry out minor treatment programs on selected objects and materials.
This unit may include laboratory or field work in situ as an individual or group project.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- examine, document and assess the condition and deterioration of different artefacts and materials;
- work safely and efficiently in the conservation laboratory;
- identify and recommend treatment options; and
- undertake conservation treatments and procedures and incorporate these into an understanding of ethical considerations into the practice of conservation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUMC90032 | Technical Examination and Documentation | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CUMC90033 | Cultural Materials Conservation Science | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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 (Advanced) (Specialisation in Cultural Material Conservation)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have completed CUMC40005 Conservation Assessment and Treatment are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
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 1000 word draft technical report due during the assessment period (20%)
- A 10 minute seminar due during the assessment period equivalent to 1000 words (20%)
- A final conservation treatment report equivalent to 3000 words due during the assessment period (60%)
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available in the pre-teaching period.
Recommended texts and other resources
Additional texts may be recommended.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation Specialisation (formal) Principles of Cultural Materials Conservation Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Cultural Materials Conservation - Links to additional information
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022