12411 (v.3) Architecture and Culture 402

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Area:	Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	The idea of heritage and building conservation. Heritage and conservation theory including interpretation. Heritage legislation and International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) conservation guidelines. The assessment of cultural significance andconservation management. The practices of archival research, building inspections, building measurement and recording. The conservation of building construction and materials. The recycling of buildings.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this units students will have an - Awareness of critical issues involved in, and the questioning of current approaches to conservation and heritage. Experience in the practice of carrying out heritage reports and field work.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Weaver M, (1997), Conserving Buildings: a Manual of Techniques and Materials, John Wiley and Sons Inc, New York. Lowenthal D, (1996), Possessed by the Past: The Heritage Crusade and the Spoils of History, The Free Press, New York. Pearson M. and Sullivan S, (1995), Looking After Heritage Places, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne.
Unit Texts:	The Burra Charter, (1999), The Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance. Australia ICOMOS Incorporated Faculty of Arts, Deakin University, Victoria.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Exam 35%, Project 1 - 35%, Project 2 - 30%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y