Heritage Materials - Structure and Integrity G (11162.2)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Design And The Built Environment | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit develops student understanding of the concepts and skills necessary for structurally reintegrating structurally unstable or incomplete items of heritage significance. It explores the visual, structural, functional and cultural reasons for reintegrating components and exposes students to a range of repair, joining and reconstruction techniques. Students completing this unit will be able to develop and apply a range of conservation and structural reintegration solutions for damaged heritage objects or structures.
1. Investigate and articulate the life histories and cultural significance of heritage objects and structures using physical and documentary evidence, and stakeholder consultation;
2. Identify when and how reintegration could enhance structural stability, interpretation, or engagement with significant aspects of heritage objects and structures;
3. Develop and implement effective and sustainable structural stabilisation and reintegration treatments for heritage objects and structures, taking into account cultural significance, physical condition and intended use; and
4. Apply appropriate techniques for the structural stabilisation and reintegration of heritage objects and structures, through practical exercises and projects.
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Investigate and articulate the life histories and cultural significance of heritage objects and structures using physical and documentary evidence, and stakeholder consultation;
2. Identify when and how reintegration could enhance structural stability, interpretation, or engagement with significant aspects of heritage objects and structures;
3. Develop and implement effective and sustainable structural stabilisation and reintegration treatments for heritage objects and structures, taking into account cultural significance, physical condition and intended use; and
4. Apply appropriate techniques for the structural stabilisation and reintegration of heritage objects and structures, through practical exercises and projects.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of 48 credit points.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Mr Ian Batterham |
2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Ian Batterham |
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