Minor Thesis - Conservation

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Completion of at least 50 points of study within the Master of Arts (Cultural Material Conservation)

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.

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The student proposes an original research topic which contributes to existing bodies of conservation knowledge. The student then initiates and conducts an involved program of primary research requiring interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. The student conducts the research with minimal direction from an academic supervisor, and produces a critical research report.

A 12 000 word thesis 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• demonstrate sound and independent critical and ethical thinking in their choice of materials and processes;
• be able to present written and oral communication to a professional standard regarding their treatment and material choices.