Preventive Care of Photographs

Subject CUMC90010 (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:

January, 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: 17 - 21 January 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/

Contact

Marcelle Scott Phone: 40091 mmscott@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

This subject examines the physical and environmental causes of deterioration of photographic, and film material, and how these can be mitigated. Areas of study include biological attack, chemical pollutants, light exposure, fluctuations and extremes of relative humidity and temperature, physical stresses, vandalism, natural and human caused disasters. Students will examine a range of enclosures, and storage options for photographs, film and digital material. Students will become familiar with current industry standards.
Objectives:

Upon completion of this subject students should:

  • be able to demonstrate asound knowledge and understanding of preventative 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 criticalpolicy issues,
  • apply critical and analytical skills andmethods,and a cross disciplinary understanding and approach,to the identification andresolution of photographic conservation issues,
  • be ableto identify preventative conservation strategies for photographic collections,
  • be able to critically evaluate the literature in this field.
Assessment: A 1500 word literature review worth 30% of total mark (due during the intensive teaching period) and 3500 word research essay worth 70% of total mark (due at the end of semester)
Prescribed Texts:

Lavedrine, Bertrand, 'A Guide to Preventative Conservation of Photographic Collections' (The Getty Conservation Institute,2003)

Additional 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:
  • be able to demonstrate asound knowledge and understanding of preventative 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 criticalpolicy issues,
  • apply critical and analytical skills andmethods,and a cross disciplinary understanding and approach,to the identification andresolution of photographic conservation issues,
  • be ableto identify preventative conservation strategies for photographic collections,
  • be able to critically evaluate the literature in this field.

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