Preventative Care of Photographs

Subject CUMC90017 (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:

Semester 1, 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

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

Face to Face intensive

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 40 hours of lectures.
Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours.

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Recommended Background Knowledge:

Non Allowed Subjects:

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests 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

Melbourne Consulting and Custom Programs

Level 3, 442 Auburn Rd Hawthorn

Phone: 9810 3300

Email: mccp.enquiries@mccp.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	This subject examines the physical and environmental causes of deterioration of photographic, film and digital cultural 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 undertake testing for deterioration and become familiar with current industry standards.
Objectives:	By the end of this subject, students will be able to: • act as informed advocates for cultural material conservation, in particular photographic conservation, • understand the main causes of the deterioration of photographic materials and be able to apply a problem-solving approach to the development of strategies to optimise the life expectancy of photographic collections
Assessment:	Assessment comprises three components: • 1 hour test based on course pre-reading completed during the intensive delivery (20%) • In class presentation to group, demonstrating problem solving approach (20%) • 3,000 word essay, including annotated bibliography (60%) due at the end of the semester (approximately 10 weeks following course delivery)
Prescribed Texts:	Lavedrine, Bertrand 2009 Photographs of the Past; Process and Preservation. The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles However, students will be provided with all texts and course notes required to complete this subject as part of their course fees.
Recommended Texts:	NA
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Students who successfully complete this subject will develop their: • Written and oral communication skills • Problem-solving skills • Understanding of professional and academic ethics and conduct
Links to further information:	www.mccp.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s):	Specialist Certificate in Preservation of Photographs

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