Minor Thesis - Conservation

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

255 hours per semester

Admission to the MC-CULMC Master of Cultural Material Conservation.

for students in the 150 and 200 point programs, completion of the subjects in the first hundred points.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

The student proposes an original research topic that contributes to existing bodies of conservation knowledge and is approved by the coordinator. The student then initiates and conducts an involved program of primary research requiring interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. The student conducts the independent research under the guidance of an academic supervisor, and produces a critical research report. The thesis is undertaken across two consecutive semesters and in some cases, access to cultural collections in field maybe required.

Student who complete this subject should be able to:

• demonstrate competence in defining a research question, and in devising and managing an appropriate research path;
• use critical reading and analysis skills; and
• write a report that argues and assesses the research questions and objectives.

• A 13,000 word thesis or equivalent, due at the end of the second semester of enrolment (80%)
• A 2000 word report due at the end of the second semester of enrolment (20%)

Hurdle requirement: Students must meet the stages in assessment for the minor thesis which include:

• Students must meet the stages in assessment for the minor thesis which include: a 100 word proposal; 300 word detailed proposal; mid-year review; major review; and final oral thesis presentation;
• Participation in regular supervisory meetings;
• all pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.