Conservation Assessment and Treatment 1

On campus

Total time commitment 120 hours

Admission to the Master of Cultural Material Conservation (MC-CULMC). Subject prerequisite CUMC40007 Technical Examination and Documentation (or equivalent) and CUMC40008 Conservation Materials Chemistry

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This subject introduces the current philosophy, ethics, materials and techniques used in the interventive conservation of artefacts. Students learn to document the condition and materials of artefacts within their specialisation, and to examine the ethical frameworks for the development of treatment decisions. Students develop and carry out minor treatment programs on selected objects.

During the pre-teaching period students are expected to complete the course readings, review the lectures and any other course preparation as outlined on the LMS. The LMS will become available at the commencement of the pre-teaching dates.

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

• examine, document and assess the condition and deterioration of artefacts in their area of specialization.
• work safely and efficiently in the conservation laboratory.
• identify and recommend treatment options.
• undertake basic conservation treatments and procedures and incorporate an understanding of ethical considerations into the practice of conservation.

A draft technical report of 2000 words (20%), a practical manual (20%) and a final technical report the equivalent of 3000 words (60%) will be due over assessment period from 28 July - 8 September 2014.

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.

A subject reader will be available in the pre-teaching period. Additional texts may be recommended.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.