This course introduces the theory and practice of further key textile conservation skills: wet cleaning, photography and mounting. It introduces the specialist areas of tapestry and archaeological textile conservation and continues the development of skills introduced in semester 1 through the treatment of objects from the collections of Glasgow Museums and other museums.

15 hours (two and a half days) per week comprising lectures (4 x 2 hours), seminars (10 hours), workshops (24 x 3 hours), supervised studio time (23 x 3 hours sessions), external visit (1 x 3 hours and individual tutorials (3 x 1 hour).

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The standard assessments for this course are:

■ Assessment of practical work (continuous assessment) - 50%

■ Reflective account (2,500 words) - 50%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the assessment of practical work, but a flexible deadline can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

■ There is no alternative to the reflective account, but a flexible deadline can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

This course aims to:

■ Provide the student with the opportunity to develop and consolidate interventive treatment skills and understanding through practical object treatment.

■ Enable the student to begin to combine material science knowledge and an understanding of context with observation and interpretation skills in the formulation and implementation of appropriate treatment strategies.

■ Enable the student to develop skills as a reflective practitioner to inform professional and ethical decision-making.

■ Equip the student to employ professional skills to underpin workroom practice.

■ Enable the student to develop communication skills for professional practice.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Proficiently undertake an additional range of core conservation techniques.

■ Analyse textile artefacts using observation skills, knowledge of science and ethical and cultural contexts to propose appropriate treatments.

■ Apply critical reflection as a tool for deepening learning and gaining meaningful insights from their conservation practice.

■ Utilise good workroom and laboratory practice to ensure efficient, safe and effective use of materials and resources and in collaborative contexts.

■ Communicate effectively, using appropriate terminology and in a professional manner, with a range of specialist and general audiences, both orally and in writing.