Information Package

Master's of Museology with Thesis

MUS531

METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN PRESERVATION, RESTORATION AND RE-FUNCTION

Course Code
MUS531
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Mode of Delivery
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe students will be informed about the protection and intervention techniques that can be applied in the buildings within the scope of cultural assets and the necessary project works, and also they will be given a restitution and restoration project for a selected sample building. During the course, the re-functionalization of the buildings selected as the subject of study, and the examination of all kinds of interventions according to the contemporary museum requirements will be carried out. It is aimed that the suggestions to be prepared within the duration of the course and then will be finalized with interior space arrangement design and application.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to analysis of an old building for restoration and preservation for its new function as museum
2nd Week Theoretical basis of conservation and refunctioning
3rd Week Ethical values and criteria for reuse of an old building, how to prepare restitution project
4th Week Space and Function Relation
5th Week Ensuring modern comfort and health conditions while conserving preserving an old building for new function
6th Week Furnishing and decoration of the museum space after preservation
7th Week Project Sketch Presentation for the Jury
8th Week Project Presentation and Exhibition
9th Week Details of the exhibition design of the project
10th Week Identification of the re-functionalized structures with the designers to be examined as a research subject.
11th Week General analysis of the restored museum building and qualitative analysis of new approaches, general evaluation and conclusion of the research project
12th Week Project presentation and presentation, 1st Group
13th Week Project presentation and presentation, 2.Group
14th Week Project feedback and creating a survey
15th Week Final Project Presentation and Exhibition
Recommended or Required ReadingAhunbay, Z., Tarihi Çevre koruma ve Restorasyon, YEM Yayınları, 2007. Altınoluk, Ü., Binaların Yeniden Kullanımı,YEM Yayınları, 1998. Burns, J.(ed), Recording Historic Structures, The American Instute of Architects Press, Washington DC, 1989. Feiffer, C., II Progetto di Conservazione, Franco Angeli Libri, Milano, 1989. Feilden, B., Conservation of Historic Buildings, Butterworths Chatham, 1982. Fitch, J.M., Historic Preservation, University Press of Virginia, 1990. Erder, Cevat. Tarihi Çevre Bilinci, ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayınları, 2007 Erder, C., Tarihi Çevre Kaygısı, ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayınları, 1999 İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları. ICOMOS, International Charters for Conservation and Restoration, Paris, 2001. Jokiletto, Jukka. A history of Architectural Conservation, Architectural Pres, 1999. Kuban, D., Tarihi Çevre Korumanın Mimarlık Boyutu:Kuram ve Uygulama, YEM Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2000. Kültür ve Tabiat Varlıkları Mevzuatı, T.C. Kültür Bakanlığı Yayınları, 2000. Madran, E., Tanzimat?tan Cumhuriyet?e Kültür Varlıklarının Korunmasına İlişkin Tutumlar ve Düzenlemeler; 1800-1950, ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayınları, Ankara,2002. Orbasli, A., Architectural Conservation: Principles and Practice, Blackwell Publishing, 2007. Uluengin, Bülent. Rölöve, YEM Yayınları, 2007. Umar, B., Eski Eserler Hukuku, Ege Ü. Hukuk Fak. Yay., İzmir, 1981. Weaver, M.E., Coserving Buildings, Preservation Press, John Wiley, New York, 1997.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Experiment
  • Problem Solving
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Other
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 5
Project 1 5
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No
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