History & Theory of Art Authentication

Subject CUMC90012 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

May, 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

Intensive Mode



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours of lectures/seminars/workshops
Total Time Commitment:

Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours.
Prerequisites:

nil
Corequisites:

nil
Recommended Background Knowledge:

nil
Non Allowed Subjects:

nil
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

Assoc Prof Robyn Sloggett

Contact

School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Level 3, 442 Auburn Rd
Hawthorn VIC 3122

Phone: 9810 3245
Email: postgrad@commercial.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This unit introduces the basic theoretical framework and methodologies used in art authentication. The unit examines the history and theory of art authentication practice with a particular reference to the Australian art market. Students will gain a sound theoretical grounding in issues pertaining to art authentication. Topics and issues dealt with will lead to an understanding of the characteristics of a coherent approach to authentication, from a wide multi disciplinary base, including art historical, legal, ethical and practical. Issues considered will also include an introduction to common fraud approaches, using a series of case studies.
Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this subject will:
• Develop a sound knowledge of the history and theory of art authentication practices
• Understand the elements of art authentication procedures
• Understand the reasons and benefits of a multi disciplinary approach
• Be able to identify the key components of the authentication process
• Gain an insight into the methods of the art forger
Assessment:

Written word totalling 4,000 words
Prescribed Texts:

nil
Recommended Texts:

Please refer to the website.
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 unit will:

Develop a sound knowledge of the history and theory of art authentication practices

Understand the elements of art authentication procedures

Understand the reasons and benefits of a multi disciplinary approach

Be able to identify the key components of the authentication process

Gain an insight into the methods of the art forger
Links to further information: http://www.mccp.unimelb.edu.au/courses/award-courses/graduate-certificate/art-authentication
Related Course(s): Graduate Certificate in Art Authentication

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