Technical Examination and Documentation
Subject CUMC40007 (2013)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.
| Credit Points: | 12.50 |
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| Level: | 4 (Undergraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2013. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: This subject is taught intensively between 20 – 31 May 2013; pre-teaching preparation 29 April – 19 May 2013 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/ |
Contact
Dr Petronella Nel pnel@unimelb.edu.au
| Subject Overview: |
In this subject, students focus on a range of technical examination and documentation methods, including visual examination using normal and ultraviolet light, photography, infrared reflectography, stereomicroscopy, x-radiography and how to document observations using a 'Condition Report'. Sampling methods, spot tests and microscopic identification of materials are also studied. |
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| Objectives: |
Upon completion of this subject students should:
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| Assessment: |
Photography (20%), a 1000 word technical report (20%) and a 3000 word technical report (60%) will be due over assessment period from 20 May - 24 June 2013. Hurdle requirement: students must attend a minimum of 75% of workshops/tutorials in order to pass this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per day; after five days, no late assessment will be accepted. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. |
| Prescribed Texts: | A subject reader will be available in the pre-teaching period. Additional texts may be recommended. |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Related Course(s): |
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Cultural Material Conservation) |
| Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
150 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation 200 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation |
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