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Introduction to Conservation Actions (CUMC90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
May
Email: paula.dredge@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject examines the use, production processes and functionality of different materials and media, in light of their cultural, social, historical and scientific contexts. It considers the properties and behaviour of materials, the chemical and physical processes of deterioration of singular and composite materials, and obsolescence. The decision-making processes, analytical methods and cultural frameworks used to examine materials, and the conservation actions commonly applied, are introduced.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to describe and explain a range of different materials and media used within cultural, social, historic, and scientific contexts, including their production processes and functionality
- Have a preliminary understanding of the physical processes of deterioration of singular and composite materials, as well as obsolescence
- Be equipped to identify standard conservation methods and actions appropriate for different material types and media
- Demonstrate effective, critical and ethical diagnostic and decision-making skills.
Generic skills
- professional and ethical conservation actions;
- broad documentary practices;
- technical methods and skills;
- planning and time management skills;
- judgement, critical thinking and decision making;
- effective communication and written skills;
- collaborative approaches in conservation.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-CULMC Master of Cultural Materials Conservation
- Principles of Cultural Materials Conservation specialisation (formal) in the GCA-ARTS Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced)
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
CUMC40003 Introduction to Materials and Techniques
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A class paper due during the teaching period
| From Week 1 to Week 2 | 35% |
An essay
| During the assessment period | 65% |
Hurdle requirement Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement: During the pre-teaching period students are expected to complete the course readings, review the lectures and any other course preparation as outlined in CANVAS which will be available at the commencement of the pre-teaching period. In the first week of the pre-teaching period an 'on boarding' online tutorial will be scheduled. | From Week 1 to Week 2 | N/A |
Additional details
Students must complete all tasks and attend online on-boarding tutorial during the pre-teaching period in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- May
Coordinator Paula Dredge Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours - 5 x 1-hour lectures, 6 x 1 hour online lectures, 26 hours of practicals across the intensive period Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 1 May 2023 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students are expected to complete the course readings, review the lectures and any other course preparation as outlined in CANVAS which will be available at the commencement of the pre-teaching period. In the first week of the pre-teaching period an 'on boarding' online tutorial will be scheduled. Teaching period 22 May 2023 to 2 June 2023 Last self-enrol date 5 May 2023 Census date 26 May 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 June 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 May contact information
Email: paula.dredge@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Specialisation (formal) Principles of 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
- 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: 31 January 2024