Summative Assessment:
In addition to continuous formative assessment and written termly feedback, students will also complete the following summative assessments during the course:
Year 1
Written Examinations:
- Practical Conservation
- Theory of Conservation
- Heritage Science
Practical Examinations:
- Practical Conservation Photography
- Practical Chemistry and scientific analytical and imaging methods
- Examination of a painting and reporting on condition and treatment recommendations.
Year 2
Practical Assessment – 2 written reports of 3000 words.
- Examination and condition report based upon studio work undertaken.
- Treatment report based upon studio work undertaken.
Viva Voce examination – assessment of studio work undertaken (internal assessment)
Theoretical Assessment – 4 written essays of 3000 words.
Subject areas to be selected in consultation with supervisors, for example, but not restricted to:
- Technical Art Historical aspects
- Heritage science aspects
- Environmental impact
- Material behaviour
- Conservation methods
- Ethical issues
Year 3
- Practical reconstruction and accompanying 5000-word supporting report.
- Written 10,000-word dissertation on a research project with accompanying practical component.
- Viva voce examination, based on 3rd year studio/written work.
- External examiner moderation (final term).