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Architectural Conservation in East Asia (ABPL90146)
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Overview
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This subject offers a comparative approach to architectural conservation in East Asia from an international perspective. The subject emphasises the mutually dependent relationships between conservation of historical buildings and preservation of traditional techniques and knowledge. Discussions will take place in eight investigative areas:
- Venice Charter, Burra Charter and Laws/principles for the Protection of Cultural Properties in East Asia;
- cultural traditions and values;
- administration and legislation;
- education and training;
- deterioration in material and structure;
- materials and techniques in preservation;
- restoration and authenticity;
- management of conservation projects.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand the principles and practices of conservation;
- Undertake analysis of a specific historical condition;
- Understand conservation legislation, building materials, structures, techniques, authenticity of restoration and management of conservation/preservation projects.
Generic skills
- Historical analysis
- Case study
- Documentation
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Annotated bibliography
| Week 3 | 20% |
Documentation and modelling of a historic building
| Week 6 | 30% |
Conservation analyse
| Week 9 | 20% |
Conservation design
| Week 12 | 30% |
Additional details
Assignments in this subject are comprised of one annotated bibliography, Documentation and modelling of a historic building, conservation analyse and design, total equivalent to 5000 words.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 November 2023