Conservation in Theory and Practice (CUMC90040)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | March |
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| 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
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Articulate and differentiate between fundamental concepts of conservation, demonstrating a profound understanding of the conservation profession and discipline
- 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
- 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
- Produce suitable and professional conservation documentation
- Cultivate advanced proficiency in treatment practices and haptic skills, and conduct reflective assessments of outcomes, demonstrating competency in practical application and self-evaluation.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Determine effective planning strategies and efficient time management skills, ensuring successful completion of tasks within set deadlines
- Apply sound judgement, critical thinking, and the ability to make informed decisions when faced with complex scenarios or problems
- Effectively communicate in both oral and written forms, expressing ideas clearly, persuasively, and accurately
- Incorporate intercultural knowledge and competence, and appreciation of diverse cultural perspectives and practices
- Implement 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: 4 March 2025
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
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: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- March
Coordinator Jonathan Kemp Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72-hours: 12 x 1.5-hour lectures, 12 x 1-hour tutorials, 12 x 2-hour practicals, 12 x 1.5-hour workshops (6 hours per day over 12 days in the 4-week intensive teaching period). Total time commitment 340 hours Pre teaching start date 10 February 2025 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 3 March 2025 to 28 March 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 February 2025 Census date 7 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 March 2025 Assessment period ends 18 April 2025 March contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) Course Master of Cultural Materials Conservation - Links to additional information
Last updated: 4 March 2025