16003 Introduction to Conservation and Heritage
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Description
This subject is an introduction to the theory and practice of heritage conservation in a planning and development context. It looks at the concepts underlying current understanding of cultural significance at all levels from world to local, examines statutory controls for heritage and participants in the process, and considers heritage conservation within the broader framework of economic and sustainable development.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Explain the principles, terminology and processes of heritage and conservation |
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| 2. | Identify how heritage is regulated at all levels of government |
| 3. | Locate, understand and use heritage legislation and conservation management documents |
| 4. | Analyse heritage information and regulations and apply them in a property development and planning context. |
| 5. | Critically analyse the place of heritage conservation in the context of sustainable design |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Work effectively in teams of people with diverse professional and personal backgrounds (C.1)
- Determine the legal and policy context within which planning and environmental protection occurs, the nature of land rights and claims of Indigenous Peoples in Australian cities, and the role of various levels and agencies of government (P.6)
- Evaluate a complex problem and frame a research question to address the problem (R.1)
- Design and conduct a research project to identify and evaluate alternative strategies to resolve a complex problem (R.2)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-!, A-3, P-4, etc).
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject is delivered in a three block mode, comprising two two-day blocks and a final one-day block.
Learning in this subject involves students reflecting on the course content and its application to their professional practice as well as the other subjects that they are studying. Face-to-face classes will incorporate a range of teaching and learning strategies including standard lectures, discussions and assignments. Specific learning experiences include participation in critical discussions, the use of observation and analysis in the field, and evaluation of evidence from a variety of sources in the formation of understanding and assessment. Students are prompted to engage in active discussions on the different topics posed in class, and to collaborate in small groups in in-class activities. These will be complemented by self-directed student learning via subject readings (found in the UTS library website) guided by discussion points / questions.
Feedback for all assessment tasks is provided both verbally in class and in written form via ReView in a timely way according to DAB policy. The lecturer will engage in an in-class group discussion with the students based on each assessment criteria.
In addition, continuous feedback could be provided individually via email on students' request.
Content (topics)
This subject investigates:
- the effects of heritage legislation, conservation planning and community attitudes to heritage on the development industry.
- heritage issues from the sometimes different points of view of the stakeholders who may be directly involved.
- in detail the kinds of documents used to investigate and regulate heritage.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Heritage Development Potential Assignment
| Intent: | Students are required to evaluate the development potential of a heritage item. Students are encouraged to start asking the critical question of: What can I do with this heritage property? | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.1, P.6, R.1 and R.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Case study | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Length: | The length of the report should be approximately 3,000 words (excluding references) plus illustrations – it may vary depending on the complexity of the property selected. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Heritage Listing
| Intent: | Despite many years of heritage listing in Australia, there are still many potential heritage items that do not appear on any statutory list and are therefore vulnerable to loss or damage. Even if included within a heritage conservation area, these places lack the statutory protection of individually listed heritage items. A range of similar sites (all unlisted) will be presented for consideration, investigation, research and heritage assessment. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 4 and 5 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.1, P.6, R.1 and R.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Report | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 40% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Length: | The length of the report should be approximately 1,500 - 2,500 words (excluding references). | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Annotated bibliography and Oral Presentation
| Intent: | Students are required to elaborate a critical annotated bibliography. Students are encouraged to engage in research on the topic of Heritage and Environment. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2 and 3 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.1, P.6 and R.1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Annotated bibliography | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||
| Length: | The length of the report should be around 150 words per item reviewed, plus 1500 words (excluding references) | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
Students must obtain a total mark of at least 50 per cent to pass the subject. Additionally, students must attend at least 80 per cent of timetabled hours.
Required texts
Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 and Sydney Development Control Plan 2012, available at http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/development/planning-controls/
Australia ICOMOS Inc. The Burra Charter: The Australia ICOMOS Charter for Places of Cultural Significance 2013
and its Practice Notes, available at http://australia.icomos.org/publications/burra-charter-practice-notes/.
References
Apperly, Richard, Irving, Robert and Reynolds, Peter. A Pictorial Guide to Identifying Australian Architecture. Angus & Robertson 1989.
Evans, Maurice. Principles of Environmental and Heritage Law. Prospect Media 2000.
Kerr, James Semple. The Conservation Plan. National Trust of Australia (NSW) 7th edition 2013, available from http://australia.icomos.org/publications/the-conservation-plan
Marquis-Kyle, Peter and Walker, Meredith. The Illustrated Burra Charter: Good Practice for Heritage Places. Australia ICOMOS 2004.
NSW Heritage Office. Local Government Heritage Guidelines. NSW Heritage Office 2002.
Productivity Commission. Conservation of Australia’s Historic Heritage Places. Final Report - available from http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/heritage/docs/finalreport
Chairs of the State and Territory Heritage Councils of Australia. Review of the Submissions made to the Productivity Commission, http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/docs/Productivity_SectionI.pdf and Response to the Final Report http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/docs/pci_response.pdf
Other resources
The web site of the Heritage Branch of the NSW Office of the Environment and Heritage
(http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/Heritage) is a good place to start, and contains links to most other sites of general
interest. It includes most of the items listed on state and local registers. Most local councils also have websites, from
which the latest heritage lists and requirements can be downloaded.