Conservation of Photographs 1

Subject CUMC90009 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

July, 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 five day intensive symposium from 9.00 to 17.00: 4 - 8 July 2011
Total Time Commitment: Total time commitment 120 hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Photographic Materials 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:

This subject introduces the current philosophy, ethics, materials, procedures and techniques that are used in the practical conservation of photographs. Students will identify problems and the appropriate treatment including repairs, consolidation, retouching, surface cleaning and humidification and relaxing.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this subject students should:

  • demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of photographic conservation principles, methodologies and best practice standards
  • act as informed advocates for cultural material conservation, in particular photographic conservation, and play a leadership role within the sector, actively engaging in critical policy issues
  • apply critical and analytical skills and methods, and a cross disciplinary understanding and approach, to the identification and resolution of photographic conservation issues
  • demonstrate an advanced understanding of conservation treatment approaches and practical experience in the application of interventive measures
Assessment: A 1500 word literature review 30(due mid semester) and a 3500 word research essay 70% (due end of semester).
Prescribed Texts: Course notes and reading material will be supplied.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • understand the dterioration processes relevant to photographic materials
  • be aware of ethicalissues associated withremedial and preventativexonservation treatments
  • beable to apply a range of conservation treatments to photographic materials
Notes: This winter intensive subject runs for 5 full days from 9am until 5pm
Related Course(s): Master of Cultural Material Conservation
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Cultural Material Conservation)

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