Conservation of Photographs 1

Subject CUMC90009 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

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

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: This subject is taught intensively between 1 - 5 July 2013; pre-teaching preparation 10 - 30 June 2013
Total Time Commitment:

Total time commitment 120 hours

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Master of Cultural Material Conservation and completion of CUMC40005 or approval of the course co-ordinator

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 mmscott@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject introduces the current philosophy, ethics, materials, procedures and techniques that are used in the practical conservation of photographs. Students will identify problems and the appropriate treatment including repairs, consolidation, retouching, surface cleaning and humidification and relaxing.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this subject students should:

  • demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of photographic 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 critical policy issues
  • apply critical and analytical skills and methods, and a cross disciplinary understanding and approach, to the identification and resolution of photographic conservation issues
  • demonstrate an advanced understanding of conservation treatment approaches and practical experience in the application of interventive measures
Assessment:

A 1500 word literature review (30%) and a 3500 word research essay (70%) will be due over assessment period from 1 July - 5 August 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:

Course notes and reading material will be supplied during the pre-teaching period.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation
150 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation
200 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation

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