Conservation Internship

Subject CUMC90006 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points:

12.5

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End	26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol	13-Mar-2015
Census Date	31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail	08-May-2015

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End	20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol	07-Aug-2015
Census Date	31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail	25-Sep-2015

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: Regular contact as negotiated with the conservator supervising the internship.
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

200 point program - Completion of 100 points of study in the Master of Arts (Cultural Material Conservation).

100 point program - Completion of 50 points of study in the Master of Arts (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/

Coordinator

Dr Nicole Tse, Ms Susie Collis

Contact

Nicole Tse

nicoleat@unimelb.edu.au

Susie Collis

susanna.collis@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	In this subject students arrange and undertake a placement in a Conservation Department or practice which deals directly in the conservation of materials of their specialisation. They work under the guidance of a senior conservator within the work place. Students carry out a set program of conservation research and/or treatment involving complex decision making and the application of high level skills. During the internship an academic supervisor is available for consultation and advice.
Learning Outcomes:	Upon completion of this subject students should: gain an understanding of the environment within which conservation is practiced. learn analytical, research and report writing skills, and develop negotiation and interpersonal skills. acquire significant insight into the complexities of conservation decision making and management.
Assessment:	A 3000 word reflective essay 60% (due at the end of semester) and a 2000 word report for the host organization 40%, assessed by the host (due at the completion of the placement). 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:	None
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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