ARCH07025 2013 THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF BUILDINGS
Full Title
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF BUILDINGS
Transcript Title
ARCHAEOLOGY OF BUILDINGS
Code
ARCH07025
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ARCH - Archaeology
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Shirley Markley
Programme Membership
SG_SAPPL_H08 201300 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAPPL_B07 201700 Bachelor of Science in Applied Archaeology
SG_SAPPL_H08 201700 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Archaeology
Description
This module provides an introduction to historic buildings from the Early Medieval to the Early Modern periods, 500AD-1925AD. It examines the guiding principles and best practice utilised in their conservation both nationally and internationally and the legislation framework protecting the built environment. It considers the architectural periods and styles covering this vast time period; comprehends architectural terminologies; examines the factors that define a building's architectural significance. This course will introduce the student to establishing a procedure related to building research, recording and interpretation. Its primary focus will be on the physical fabric. This has three key components: 1. Archival Research (local and national), both documentary and cartographic to facilitate the practical field work; 2. Morphological Analysis-This involves establishing the physical evolution of a structure, an assessment of that structure in terms of its architectural and urban/rural quality and its historic importance. 3. Making a Record-This includes understanding measured survey; visual records (photographic survey/sketch plans/elevations) and a procedure of inventorising/description. The purpose of making the record is to provide a description of the building and provide a broad outline of its architectural and historical significance. Students will be required to make such a record of selected buildings through their assigned course work and fieldwork. Only accurate recording and interpretation can inform concise decision making and ultimately provide for the conservation and protection of historic buildings. Students will learn to look at buildings in a different light and thus gain a greater appreciation of Ireland's built heritage.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Describe in detail the main characteristics of Ireland's architectural periods.
2.
Choose appropriate mitigatory measures for the potential impact on standing buildings and architectural remains by commercial developments.
3.
Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant national legislation and international charters that effect historical buildings in Ireland.
4.
Establish the physical and chronological evolution of a building based upon detailed visual inspection.
5.
Design a strategy for the proper recording of a historical structure.
6.
Demonstrate knowledge of the issues surrounding architectural conservation.
7.
Present architectural data to a high standard in both oral and written formats.
Module Assessment Strategies
Through all of the assigned continuous assessments, the student will observe, record, understand and familiarise themselves with historic building types and their recording in the field (in a practical hands-on manner) which compliment and are relevant to the taught lectures. The student will, through an exam and building logbook, utilise, familiarise and apply architectural terms and recognise architectural periods in field practicals. They will also apply learnt strategies for accurate and detailed building recording and assessment (both descriptively and visually) in field practicals.
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
Week 1 Introduction-Conservation Principles & Philosophy
Week 2 Architectural Periods and Styles
Week 3 Research-Archives & Repositories (Local and National)
Week 4 Recording Buildings + Practical
Week 5 Architectural Terminologies/Report Forms and Standards + Practical
Week 6 Conservation Legislation + Practical
Week 7 Exam + Practical
Week 8 Field Practical
Week 9 Field Trip
Week 10 Field Trip
Week 11 Field Practical
Week 12 Field Practical
Week 13 Field Practical
Week 14 Review
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Exam | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 30 % | Week 7 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 2 | Individual Project Building Report | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | Week 12 | 1,2,4,5,6,7 |
| 3 | Practical Evaluation Logboook | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 13 | 1,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 1.5 | Weekly | 1.50 |
| Practical | Offsite | Field Practical | 1.5 | Weekly | 1.50 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self Study | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Lecturers own glossaries
Ching F.D.K. 1995 A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
Fleming J., Honour H., & Pevsner N. 1991 (ed.) The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture
Curl J. Stevenson 1999 Oxford Reading List
Alcock N.W., Barley M.W., Dixon P.W., Meeson R.A. Recording Timber-Framed Buildings: An Illustrated Glossary
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None