Conservation in Theory and Practice (CUMC90040)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | February |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will introduce students to the theoretical constructs and the practical applications that inform the profession and discipline of conservation. This subject explores conservation ethical issues, cultural considerations, policy frameworks and the economic environment and locates these within practice-led, treatment focussed classwork. The subject locates conservation decision making in the laboratory within a range of situated theories and practices that include community, laboratory, and museum and GLAM institution-based contexts. This subject develops haptic skills and knowledge in the handling and identification of materials and documentation of cultural material by enabling students to reflect on the strengths of aligning theory and practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Articulate and differentiate between fundamental concepts of conservation, demonstrating a profound understanding of the conservation profession and discipline.
- Identify and critically analyse key framework documents that govern professional conservation activities, and discuss their tangible impact.
- Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of ethical decision-making in conservation, integrating knowledge of intercultural aspects, occupational health and safety, risk assessments, and lab-based professional practice.
- Develop and apply skills in formulating pertinent research questions and investigative topics within the conservation field.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify effective research pathways and efficiently locate key sources of conservation literature.
- Present research findings and investigation outcomes effectively, demonstrating mastery in synthesising and communicating complex information.
- Showcase a deep understanding of the significance of conservation documentation, its diverse types, purposes, and intended audiences.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce suitable and professional conservation documentation.
- Cultivate and demonstrate advanced proficiency in treatment practices and haptic skills, and conduct reflective assessments of outcomes, demonstrating competency in practical application and self-evaluation.
- Recognise and strategise processes to build professional recognition and increase impact within the conservation sector, demonstrating knowledge of professional growth strategies.
Generic skills
- Effective planning strategies and efficient time management skills, ensuring successful completion of tasks within set deadlines.
- Sound judgement, critical thinking, and the ability to make informed decisions when faced with complex scenarios or problems.
- Effective communication in both oral and written forms, expressing ideas clearly, persuasively, and accurately.
- Intercultural knowledge and competence, and understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural perspectives and practices.
- Strategic thinking in problem-solving and project planning, showcasing an ability to anticipate, analyse, and respond to different scenarios with a forward-thinking approach.
Last updated: 8 November 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
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A class oral presentation (10 minutes)
| From Week 1 to Week 4 | 10% |
A written workbook
| Week 4 | 50% |
A client report that demonstrates an understanding of considerations for presenting professional advice
| Week 6 | 20% |
Essay developing a research question relevant to professional conservation
| During the assessment period | 20% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Assemement hurdle requirement: All assessments must be passed. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend 100% of classes in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | During the assessment period | N/A |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Robyn Sloggett Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours: 12 x 1.5-hour lectures, 12 x1-hour tutorials, 12 x 2-hour practicals, 12 x 1.5 hour workshops (6 hours per day over 12 days in the 4-week teaching period) Total time commitment 340 hours Pre teaching start date 5 February 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students are encouraged to engage with the online lectures, complete the course readings and any other course preparation as outlined in the LMS. The LMS will be available at the commencement of the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 22 March 2024 Last self-enrol date 9 February 2024 Census date 1 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 March 2024 Assessment period ends 12 April 2024 February contact information
Email: rjslog@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 8 November 2024
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Last updated: 8 November 2024