ARCH07067 2023 Historic Buildings: Origins, Principles and Recording
Full Title
Historic Buildings: Origins, Principles and Recording
Transcript Title
Historic Buildings: Origins
Code
ARCH07067
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ARCH - 0731 Architecture & Town Plng
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2023 - Full Academic Year 2023-24
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Chris Read, Fiona Beglane, Marion Dowd, Sam Moore, Shirley Markley
Programme Membership
SG_SBUIN_S07 202300 Certificate in Buildings Archaeology
Description
This module provides students with an introduction to historic building recording and conservation. It explores the origins of historic building conservation both internationally and nationally and the philosophy behind this. It examines the guiding principles and best practice utilised in their conservation. The module explains the terminology used in recording historic monuments and buildings critical to understanding and mapping dateable changes in historic fabric. The best practice, taught methodological procedure to recording historic buildings is central to the module. The legislative framework protecting historic monuments and the built environment is reviewed. The funding mechanisms and agencies involved with historic building conservation nationally are examined.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Demonstrate knowledge of the origins and philosophy behind historic building conservation.
2.
Explain the principles governing historic building conservation.
3.
Demonstrate familiarity with architectural periods, styles and architectural features across various building types and classifications.
4.
Summarise the legislative protection underpinning the conservation and preservation of historic monuments and stone buildings in Ireland and understand the funding mechanisms supporting them.
5.
Demonstrate skill in researching, organising, describing and recording historic buildings in written, visual and oral formats.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered fully online.
The module will be delivered by online learning, two hours per week.
Power Point lectures will contain illustrations and text with case studies focusing on particular sites supporting the learning.
Class practicals will be held online. Assignments will be provided through moodle or through student email.
Self Directed learning will compliment online lectures.
The Certificates in Buildings Archaeology will be assessed by both lecturer and a second internal examiner for each assessment in all modules. The internal examiner will be another member of the Archaeology programme. In addition, the Programme Coordinator role will be shared between the lecturer and another member of the Archaeology programme.
Module Assessment Strategies
Types of assessment:
This module will be examined as 100% Continuous Assessment with no final exam.
Assessments will be designed to minimise opportunities for plagiarism and for inappropriate use of artificial intelligence. Where appropriate, suitable detection software will be used.
There are three assessments in this practical module.
1. A quiz assessment and/or assignment in Week 8 or 9 worth 50%.
2. Building Record (Ecclesiastical) worth 25%. [Week 12]
3. Building Record (Defensive) worth 25%. [Week 13]
The graded building reports must be passed and the class test/quiz/assignment must be passed.
If one element is failed, it must be repeated.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Coursework. Failed work needs to be repeated or re-submitted.
Indicative Syllabus
- Demonstrate knowledge of the origins and philosophy behind historic building conservation: architectural context and theory (Ireland and Europe)
- Explain the principles governing historic building conservation: conservation principles defined and discussed
- Demonstrate familiarity with architectural periods, styles and architectural features across various building types and classifications: architectural terminologies (Domestic/Commercial; Defensive and Ecclesiastical); architectural styles and periods
- Summarise the legislative protection underpinning the conservation and preservation of historic monuments and stone buildings in Ireland and understand the funding mechanisms supporting them: conservation legislation (international, national and local contexts), funding agencies
- Demonstrate skill in researching, organising, describing and recording historic buildings in written, visual and oral formats: methodological approach to historic building recording, research and archives, architectural reports and formats (where time allows), class practice in building description and in field practice/application of learnt terminologies and methodology
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online Quiz/Test and/or Assignment | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 50 % | Week 9 | 1,2,4 |
| 2 | Building Recording Report | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 25 % | Week 12 | 3,5 |
| 3 | Building Recording Report | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 25 % | Week 13 | 3,5 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture - Theory | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self Directed Learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2013-02-28 Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture Courier Corporation
ISBN 9780486132112 ISBN-13 0486132110
2013-02-28 Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture Courier Corporation
ISBN 9780486132112 ISBN-13 0486132110
This massive compendium contains over 2,000 line drawings, and clear, concise definitions for over 5,000 important terms relating to the architectural achievements of a great variety of world cultures, ancient to modern.
Required Reading
2003 Conservation of Historic Buildings Routledge
ISBN 9780750658638 ISBN-13 0750658630
2003 Conservation of Historic Buildings Routledge
ISBN 9780750658638 ISBN-13 0750658630
The author comprehensively surveys the fundamental principles of conservation in their application to historic buildings, and provides the basic information needed for the solution of problems of architectural conservation in almost every climatic region of the world.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Additional reading material available upon request.
Updated Literary Resources
Journal Resources
Medieval Archaeology - Journal
The Historic Environment Policy and Practice
URL Resources
www.archaeology.ie
www.excavations.ie
www.buildingsofireland.ie
www.icomos.org
www.icomos.ie
Other Resources
Archaeology Ireland - Quarterly magazine
Additional Information