Preventive Conservation

Subject CUMC40004 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour tutorial or practical class per week
Total Time Commitment: Total time commitment 120 hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Cultural Material Conservation
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: NOne
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Ms Marcelle Scott

Contact

Marcelle Scott 8344 0091 mmscott@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

his subject examines the physical and chemical causes of deterioration of cultural material, and considers how these can be effectively mitigated. Areas of study include light exposure, fluctuations and extremes of temperature and relative humidity, physical stresses, biological attack, and pollutants. Students will critically evaluate current theories and international standards and guidelines for the management of internal museum environment. The interaction and impact of these factors will be studied from the perspective of the museum environment and the building envelope. The context and opportunities for the implementation of a preventive conservation approach within an overall risk management framework will be emphasised, including environmental impact, budgetary implications, sustainability, and stakeholder management.
Objectives:

Upon completion of this subject students should:

  • have an understanding of the main deterioration mechanisms that effect cultural material
  • should know how to apply preventive conservation principles to the design of storage, transport and display methods in order to minimise the impact of degradation factors.
Assessment: A 2000 word technical paper, 50% (due mid semester) and a 3000 word technical report /group project, 50% (due end of semester)
Prescribed Texts:

A subject reader will be available from the Bookroom at the beginning of semester
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Upon completion of this subject, students should
Related Course(s): Master of Cultural Material Conservation
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Cultural Material Conservation)

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