This module provides an understanding of principles and practice in planning for a conservation project and the need for effective techniques and heritage-led solutions. The module covers approaches to identifying problems and appropriate solutions including project management and the economics of conservation.
Students enjoy finding out about projects and applying methods of identifying problems and addressing needs to a live case study.
Occurrence | Teaching cycle |
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A | Spring Term 2022-23 |
to provide an understanding of principles and practice in conservation project management and the need for effective techniques and heritage-led solutions
to explore some of the key funding issues in conservation of historic buildings
to consider costing, its implications and imaginative financial solutions
to introduce the application of risk assessment methods for conservation projects
By the end of the module, students should have:
developed an imaginative and flexible approach to conservation project planning and management
an appreciation of the role of heritage-led regeneration and resulting economic, social, community and environmental benefits
familiarity with a range of heritage funding opportunities available in the UK
understood the principles and considered the practice of tight budgetary and operation controls of projects
an awareness of approaches to risk assessment in conservation projects
ability to identify building defects, assess overall condition of fabric and possible diagnosis of underlying problems
Developed and enhanced practical skills of assessing risk, condition, and conservation deficit for traditional and historic buildings and for planning and management of conservation projects
Developed and enhanced transferrable skills of research, condition report writing, time and project management, & independent working
This module provides an understanding of principles and practice in planning for a conservation project and the need for effective techniques and heritage-led solutions. The module covers approaches to identifying problems and appropriate solutions including project management and the economics of conservation. Students are introduced to case studies of recent and ongoing projects drawing on our network of conservation expertise in the City of York and the wider region.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework 1500 word report |
N/A | 100 |
Pass/fail
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework 1500 word report |
N/A | 100 |
Feedback will be available within 4 weeks
English Heritage (2013). Conservation Basics, Practical Building Conservation Series, Ashgate
Historic England. 2016. Understanding Historic Buildings. A Guide to Good Recording Practice. https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/understanding-historic-buildings/
Historic England. 2014. Heritage Counts - The Value and impact of Heritage. https://historicengland.org.uk/research/heritage-counts/2014-the-value-and-impact-of-heritage/