3 ECTS credits
80 u studietijd
Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4020257ENR voor alle studenten in het 1e semester met een verdiepend master niveau.
This course aims to offer insights into conservation theory, its historical evolution and relation to policy and practice, since the early 19th century until today, in order to develop a respectful, sustainable approach for our architectural heritage. The key actors in the international “Conservation Movement” will be discussed, ranging from Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, John Ruskin and Alois Riegl, to Cesare Brandi and Raymond Lemaire among others. By critically analysing the most important charters and documents that have been produced by international bodies such as ICOMOS and UNESCO, the (changing) concepts and position of architectural heritage and monuments within society will be discussed. Theoretical reflections on why and how we should preserve and conserve architectural heritage, and how this evolved during the past centuries, are supplemented with an analysis of (international) policy documents on how to assess and protect our architectural heritage, and insights from practitioners in the field. Students are encouraged to take a critical stance on how to deal with architectural heritage in the future, also in relation to particular themes such as heritage and sustainability, young heritage, and the authenticity of materials.
The course consists of interactive lectures, supplemented by thematic lectures and guest lectures. During the seminars, the theme of the writing assignment is explained, feedback is given and (recently restored) building(s) or building site(s) are visited. A combination of online and on-campus lectures and/or seminars is possible.
The study material consists of slides, a reader with compulsory and recommended literature and videos. The reader includes a selection of historical documents and charters, like the writings by Viollet-le-Duc, Ruskin and Riegl, as well as the Charter of Athens, the Charter of Venice and the Nara document on Authenticity, among others. These texts are supplemented with historical overviews and critical writings by various authors (e.g. Françoise Choay). The slides, the compulsory and recommended texts and videos are made available via Canvas after each lesson.
A background in architectural history is highly recommended.
The following learning outcomes are envisaged in this course unit:
In addition, this course unit also addresses the following general learning outcomes of the Master of Science in Engineering: Architecture:
De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Mondeling bepaalt 65% van het eindcijfer
WPO Paper bepaalt 30% van het eindcijfer
Andere bepaalt 5% van het eindcijfer
Binnen de categorie Examen Mondeling dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
Binnen de categorie WPO Paper dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
Binnen de categorie Andere dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
The final grade is based on an oral exam with written preparation, a written assignment and small assignments throughout the semester.
Part 1: Oral exam. Oral exam with written preparation, in which each student is given a selection of questions that are spread representatively over the entire course.
Part 2: Heritage paper. Analysis and assessment of a heritage project, official policies or a conceptual or theoretical approach in the field of architectural heritage (in relation to the annual theme, e.g. sustainability, young heritage, authenticity). This analysis is incorporated into a presentation and written paper (with proper attention for scientific references, structure, iconographic materials, etc.) of approx. 3000 words.
Part 3. Daily Work. Small assignments are given throughout the semester, e.g. a critical reflection on a particular topic or on the excursion in the form of one-minute papers.
Score weight:
65% of the total final score is based on the oral exam (part 1).
30% of the total final score is based on the heritage paper (part 2).
5% of the final score is based on ‘daily work’ (part 3)
To pass this part of the course, a minimum score of 8/20 for part 1 and part 2 is required. Partial exemptions only apply within the same academic year.
Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: architectuur: Standaard traject
Master of Urban Studies: Standard track (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Architectural Engineering: Standaard traject (BRUFACE) (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)