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150pt Program
Master of Cultural Materials ConservationCourse Entry PointYear: 2022
150pt Program
Contact information
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 University of Melbourne Cultural Collections. 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, CUMC90033 Conservation Materials Science, commences on 18th July 2022, with a pre-teaching period that commences 27th June 2022. Students commencing in Semester 2 2022 therefore need to be enrolled by 27th June 2022. 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 June and December, or equivalent.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Structure
150 credit points
150 point program
Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time
First 50 points:
- 4 compulsory subjects (50 points)
Second 100 points:
- 3 compulsory subjects (50 points)
- Elective subjects (50 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) (CUMC90034) (12.5 points) or Content in the Field (CUMC90023) (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: 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)or other situated 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. Each year alternative areas of study will be offered across objects, paper, paintings and media.
Capstone Stream 3: CUMC90035 and CUMC90036 Conservation Thesis Part 1 and Conservation Thesis Part 2
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question; pathway to the PhD
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
50 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
CUMC90030 | Conservation Assessment and Treatment 1 | September (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Remaining 100 Points
Compulsory Subjects
50 points
Please note: the minor thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment (part 1 and 2).
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CUMC90006 | Conservation Internship and Projects |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CUMC90035 | Conservation Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
CUMC90036 | Conservation Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
Elective Subjects
50 points
Please note: elective subjects are selected and approved depending on the student's area of interest and study program. Consult with the program coordinator, refer to the handbook and attend briefing sessions prior to enrolment to gain information on elective subjects.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CUMC90003 | Conservation Intensive | August (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CUMC90005 | Conservation Assessment and Treatment 2 | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
CUMC90022 | Digital Protocols | June (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CUMC90034 | Ngarranggarni: Gija Art and Country | July (Online) |
12.5 |
CUMC90023 | Content in the Field | July (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
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 |
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/grimwadecentre
Last updated: 12 November 2022