ARCHGEN 752 : Conservation of Materials

Creative Arts and Industries

2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Examines the theory and practice of conserving materials commonly found in heritage buildings and artefacts, including stone, brick, timber, concrete and steel.

Course Overview

The course is designed to contribute to the overall learning of the four masters-level programmes that participate. It seeks to prepare students for careers in the field of heritage preservation and conservation, and/or to contribute to broader understandings of heritage in architectural, urban planning or urban design practice; stimulating critical reflection on the normative conventions of contemporary preservation/conservation practice in New Zealand, and how these may shift or be challenged. The course provides practical engagement with heritage sustainability and the conservation of the materiality of buildings and artefacts for current and future generations.  

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Semester Availability

Semester 1 2020

Course Co-ordinator

Phillip Hartley
phillip@salmondreed.co.nz

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the key theories and practice of conserving stone, brick, tile, steel, non-ferrous metals, timber, concrete, glass and paint, in New Zealand (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.1)
  2. 'Read' the building and understand the process of recording (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2)
  3. Conceptualise conservation projects, repairs and maintenance (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Research 0% Individual Coursework
Project 100% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Research
Project

Pass Requirements

Late submissions will be considered on medical and special grounds when supported by a health or other professional, and when the application is made according to the procedure below. Coursework not received by the due date, and for which no extension of time has been approved, will receive the grade ‘DNC’ (Did Not Complete). Requests for extensions of time must be submitted and approved before the due date unless there are exceptional circumstances. Students applying for an extension of time must obtain an Extension of Time Form for Coursework Submission from the School of Architecture and Planning Office (6th Floor of the Architecture Building, Building 421, 26 Symonds Street) and complete the required details. Late submission forms must be accompanied with the appropriate sign by faculty staff. 

Teaching & Learning Methods

The curriculum will be taught in class, based on subject presentation, class discussion, material samples and project exemplars. Adequate time will be provided for the provision of advice or feedback on students individual requirements for their assignments.

Learning Resources

Conservation Philosophy:
Earl, John, Building Conservation Philosophy (London: College of Estate Management, 1996)
Fawcett, Jane, The Future of the Past: Attitudes to Conservation 1147-1974 (London: Thames and
Hudson, 1976)
Price, N.S, Talley Jr, M.K, and Vaccarro, A.M, Historical and Philosophical Issues in the Theory of
Conservation of Cultural heritage (US: Getty Conservation Institute – Readings in Conservation
Series, 1996)
Feilden, Bernard, Conservation of Historic Buildings (London: Butterworths, 1982)
Jokilehto, Jukka, A History of Architectural Conservation (London: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999)
Materials Conservation:
Ashurst, John and Ashurst, Nicola, Practical Building Conservation (London: English Heritage
Technical Handbook - Gower Press, 1988)
Volume 1 – Stonemasonry
Volume 2 – Brick, Terracotta and Earth
Volume 3 – Plasters, Mortars and Renders
Volume 4 – Metals
Volume 5 – Wood, Glass and Resins (Technical Bibliography)

Further resources may be supplied through Canvas. 

Workload Expectations

Following University workload guidelines, a standard 15point course represents approximately 150 hours of study.

During a typical teaching week, there will be 2 hours of lectures, seminar presentations or tutorials. For the 12 teaching weeks, this totals to 22 hours (there is no teaching in the 12th week, to allow for the School of Architecture and Planning's Crit/Studio Week). Since the course as a whole represents approximately 150 hours of study, that leaves a total of 128 hours across the entire semester for independent study, e.g. reading, reection, preparing for assessments/exams, etc.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

In the event of unexpected disruption

We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.

Copyright Warning Notice

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Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

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