Conservation Intensive

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Completion of 100 points of Cultural Material Conservation subjects and permission of the subject coordinator.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject consists of a 5- day intensive professional symposium or advanced workshop. The topics covered will reflect those identified by the conservation sector as necessary and relevant to contemporary professional practice. The subject provides students with the opportunity to acquire and develop specialised skills in a professional industry setting. Lectures, seminars, and practical sessions will be led by national and internationally recognised experts.

An annotated literature survey of 2000 words 25% (due during the intensive teaching period) and a written essay of 3000 words 75% (due within two months of the end of the final intensive class).

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• develop an advanced understanding of the practical application of aspects of advanced conservation theory.