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Principles of Cultural Materials Conservation

Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced)Specialisation (formal)Year: 2022

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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) in Cultural Materials Conservation allows students to undertake coursework subjects in cultural materials conservation. The program provides students with an introduction to cultural material conservation that combines theory and practice. 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 Centre, the Arts and Science Faculties, and the Ian Potter Museum of Art.

Entry to the course is available on a full time or part time basis.

It is strongly recommended that all commencing students have studied chemistry equivalent to 25 points of first year university or else complete the CCMC bridging course (https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/grimwade-centre-for-cultural-materials-conservation/teaching-and-learning/chemistry-bridging-course) offered in November and April, or equivalent.

On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) in Cultural Materials Conservation, student may gain entry into the MC-CULMC Master of Cultural Materials Conservation.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) in this specialisation should:

  • Develop an advanced level of methodological and theoretical approaches in cultural materials conservation
  • Develop refinement of analytical and critical skills.
  • Gain a strong foundation for the future, whether as a means of progressing to further postgraduate study in cultural materials conservation, or improving the scope of employment options and professional advancement.
  • Develop an introductory knowledge and understanding of cultural material conservation principles, methodologies and best practice standards; and
  • Gain an understanding of the role of cultural material in the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of individuals, communities and nations.

Last updated: 3 May 2024

Structure

50 credit points

Duration: 6 months full-time / 1 year part-time

Program Requirements -

  • four core subjects (50 points)

Total 50 points

Please note:

  • all listed subject pre-requisites must be met
  • each subject commences with a pre-teaching period for students to become familiar with the course, undertake readings and any pre-teaching tasks. Subject information and reading materials are available via the Learning Management System (LMS) through the student portal.

 

Subject Options

Core Subjects

50 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
CUMC90022 Digital Protocols
June (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
CUMC90023 Content in the Field
July (Off Campus)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
CUMC90026 Conservation Professional Practices
February (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
CUMC90027 RESPECT
April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
CUMC90028 Introduction to Conservation Treatment
March (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
CUMC90029 Preventive Conservation
May (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
CUMC90031 Analytical Science in Conservation
October (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
CUMC90032 Technical Examination and Documentation
August (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
CUMC90033 Cultural Materials Conservation Science
July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/grimwadecentre#about

Last updated: 3 May 2024