Program Orientation
Schedule I- Thursday, February, 26, 5:30 —8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , February 28, 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: Conference Room 1, Level L & Museum wide
Presenter: VMFA Staff
Exercise I: Introduction, Discuss the M.LiT Policies, Guidelines, Schedule and Syllabus & Special
Project
Exercise II: Docent Round Robin - The Art of Conservation through Objects
Homework: Navigate and read through the VMFA Septimius Severus micro-site: http://www.vmfaresources.org/microsite/septimius-severus/ . Type a short essay and make an argument as to why it is or is not a dynamic site. Use the provided M.LiT Conservation Resource List to draw at least one comparison.
Due: Due Mar 4 & Mar 6
Objects of interest:
1. Septimius Severus (stone)
2. Caligula (stone)
3. Garden Pavilion (stone)
4. Sol LeWitt Wall Drawing (mural)
5. Our Lady of Piety Brazilian Oratory (mixed media)
6. Nam June Paik (technology and stone)
7. Belter Sofas (wood and textile)
8. Tiffany Windows- Christ Resurrection and The Blessing of the Children (glass and metal)
9. Worsham Rockfeller Room (period room)
10. Coffin of Tjeby (ancient remains)
11. Monju Hanging Scroll (paper and textile)
An Introduction to the Art of Conservation & The Science of Photography and Light and
Discussion on Observational Photography and Documentation
Schedule I- Thursday, March 5, 5:30 —8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , March 7, 1-4pm
Location: Meet in Conference Room 1, Level L
Advisement Opportunity: Micro-site format and Student Group Placement, & Deconstructing and
Reconstructing an Object
Presenter I: Sheila Payaqui
Exercise: Conservation Lab Visit
Presenter II: Travis Fullerton and Briget Ganske

Exercise: Photography Lab Visit
Homework: Using some of the tips and information provided during the Observational Photography and Documentation presentation, use the provided worksheet to create a work of art and document each step along the way. Consider placement, color, composition, and lighting.
Due: Due Mar 11 & 13
Conservation Laboratory I & Tomb, Palace, and Pavillion: Mughal Gardens and Garden
Architecture
Schedule I- Thursday, March 12, 5:30 —8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , March 14, 1-4 pm
Location: Meet in Pauley Center Studio B
Presenter I: Ram Bhagat
Lab: Insects and Objects- Create and use a dichotomous key from visual observations, classify insects based on external features, define binomial nomenclature, and identify characteristics common to all insects.
Presenter II: John Henry Rice, Curator of South Asian Art
Exercise: Gallery Visit
Homework: Create a graphic arts storyboard to illustrate your lab experience. Begin to fulfill your weekly tasks related to your assigned role.
Due: Mar 19 & 21
Ancient Objects- From Egyptian Remains to Roman Sculptures & Conservation Laboratory II
Schedule I- Thursday, March 19, 5:30 —8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , March 21, 1-4 pm
Location: Meet in Pauley Center Studio B
Presenter: Courtney Morano
Lab: Fibers and Textiles- Learn use of a microscope, make dry and wet mounts, compare and contrast different types of natural fibers using a burn test and microscopes.
Homework: Find an object in your home and type a detailed condition report and analysis. Prepare a condition report that includes a narrative description of the object, historical background, manufacture, condition assessment and preventive recommendations. Photodocumentation of the object including overall and detail images are to be included in the report. Students should create their own report format that includes all essential categories. Examples of reports will be shown in class and in the assigned reading. A color bar for use in the photodocumentation can be downloaded and printed from: http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIcons/ColorGuide100dpi.jpg
http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIcons/ColorGuide200dpi.jpg
Due: April 2 & 4
Resurrecting a Window & Conservation Laboratory III
Schedule I- Thursday, March 26, 5:30-8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , March 28, 1-4 pm
Location: Meet in Pauley Center Studio B
Presenter: Scott Taylor and Celeste Fetta
Exercise: Gallery Visit
Presenter: Ram Bhagat
Lab: Paper & pH- Examine the acidity of different types of paper and understand the use of acidbase properties in aqueous treatment baths.
Homework: Continue to work on your object condition report.
Due: April 1 & April 3

An Introduction to Registration and Art Handling & Conservation Laboratory IV
Schedule I- Thursday, April 2, 5:30-8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , April 4, 1-4 pm
Location: Meet in Conference Room 1, Level L
Presenter I: Karen Daly and Justin Brown
Exercise: Art Storage Visit
Presenter II: Ram Bhagat
Lab: Adhesives and Solubility- Define solubility, demonstrate the effect of temperature on solubility, demonstrate the effect of surface
Homework: Continue to fulfill tasks related to your group role.
Due: Apr 8
Go to Work with VMFA Day & A Introduction to Lesson Plan Writing, Formatting, Citing
Sources & Copy Writing Assignments
Wednesday , April 8, 8:45 am-5 pm
Location: Meet in Conference Room 1
Presenters: Various VMFA Staff Members and Maggie McClellan, Reference Librarian
Homework: Continue to fulfill tasks related to your group role.
Due: Apr 15 & 17
Research Lab I & Conversation Lab V
Schedule I- Thursday, April 16, 5:30-8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , April 18, 1-4 pm
Location: Meet in Pauley Center Studio B
Presenter: Ram Bhagat
Lab: Waterlogged Wood- Understand the effects of water-logging on the cellular level and its impact on artifacts
Presenter: VMFA Educators and Ram Bhagat
Homework: Continue to fulfill tasks related to your group role.
Due: Apr 22 & 24
Research Lab II
Schedule I- Thursday, April 23, 5:30-8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , April 25, 1-4 pm
Location: Meet in VMFA Library
Presenters: VMFA Educators
Homework: Continue to fulfill tasks related to your group role.
Due: Apr 29 & May 1
Media and Text Production Lab I- Copy Writing
Schedule I- Thursday, Apr 30, 5:30-8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , May 2, 1-4 pm
Location: Meet in Pauley Center Studio B
Presenters: VMFA Educators and Adjunct Video and Photography Faculty
Homework: Continue to fulfill tasks related to your group role. Complete resource content for round one of edits.
Due: May 7 & 9

Media and Text Production Lab II- Video/Audio Production Tutorial
Schedule I- Thursday, May 7, 5:30 —8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , May 9, 1 —4 pm
Location: Meet in Pauley Center Studio B
Presenters: VMFA Educators and Adjunct Video and Photography Faculty
Homework: Continue to fulfill tasks related to your group role. Revise round one of resource content and submit round two for edits.
Due: May 14 & 16
Media and Text Production Lab III- Editorial
Schedule I- Thursday, May 14, 5:30-8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , May 16, 1-4 pm
Location: Meet in Pauley Center Studio B
Presenters: VMFA Educators and Adjunct Video and Photography Faculty
Homework: Continue to fulfill tasks related to your group role. Revise round two of resource content and submit round three for edits.
Due: May 21 & May 23
Media and Text Production Lab IV- Editorial
Schedule I- Thursday, May 21, 5:30 —8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , May 23, 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: Meet in Pauley Center Studio B
Media and Text Production Lab V- Final Cut & Program Evaluation
Schedule I- Thursday, Jun 4, 5:30 —8:30 pm
Schedule II- Saturday , Jun 6, 1 —4 pm
Location: Meet in Pauley Center Studio B
Presenters: VMFA Educators and Adjunct Video and Photography Faculty
Summer Orientation
Thursday , June 11, 5:30 - 7:30
Presenter: VMFA Staff
Exercise: Discuss the responsibilities of a Summer Assistant working with children and family programs at the VMFA
Location: TBD
Resource Launch & Recognition Ceremony (day, time and location are tentative)
Friday, Sep 25, 5:00-7:00 pm
Location: Marble Hall, Level 2