Conservation of Photographs 1

This subject is not offered in 2016.

170 hours

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

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.

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

• 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; and
• demonstrate an advanced understanding of conservation treatment approaches and practical experience in the application of interventive measures

• A 1500 word literature review due over the assessment period (30%)
• A 3500 word research essaysue ovwe the assessment period (70%)

Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 100% of classes in order to pass this subject.

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

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.