HIST206 Restoration Workshop
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Historic Preservation
- I. Course Number and Title
- HIST206 Restoration Workshop
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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Students may be required to take a personal and/or group field trip.
There is a material supply cost to this course.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- The course is a hands-on approach to the conservation and preservation of buildings. Advanced building techniques are stressed.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Examine changes made to historic sites over time by using historic fabric as evidence;
- Research government regulation on conservation work and articulate how it impacts specific projects;
- Demonstrate basic proficiency in applied techniques of at least one trade as it pertains to conservation of historic sites; and
- Analyze conservation case studies and apply best practices to field work.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Authenticity and preservation philosophies
- Historic fabric as evidence of practices of the past
- Vulnerability of historic fabric to sources of deterioration
- Case studies: misapplication of conservation techniques
- Overview of trades as they relate to historic preservation
- Tools: techniques and safety
- Government regulation and conservation
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Assessment will be done through class participation, writing assignments, and final report. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus
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Review/Approval Date -2/99; Revised 04/19/2018; Name Change 6/24/2019; Revised 4/19/2024