Module Title:Applied Cultural Heritage 1
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Support for student learning is provided in the range of informal and formal formative work undertaken by the students, which is reinforced with a high level of support and regular feedback from tutors. The learning and teaching strategies adopted within this module include lectures, group work, practical and fieldwork activities. The latter activities reflect the practical and vocational strengths of the module in the forming of collaborative links with organisations, groups and practitioners. Students will be given a detailed introduction to each project, after which students are encouraged to undertake more independently formulated, managed and researched tasks. The content of each student’s work will be assessed on a regular basis in order to maintain the quality of subject matter required to meet the learning outcomes. Students will be encouraged to actively partake in class discussions and group work. A variety of teaching methodologies including the use of case studies, research assignments, lectures and on-site visits to heritage sites and museums will be employed. The lecturer will act as facilitator to the students’ learning process.
Module Aim: The aims of this module are to: • Increase the students’ knowledge and expertise in the research and subsequent written and visual representation of history • Provide the students with a knowledge of the resources exploited by research historians • Develop a studio type working environment, where students develop and share ideas with others whilst also strengthening their ability to respond constructively to feedback. • Establish and evolve the students’ ability in recording extant historic objects • Facilitate the development of the individual by developing their confidence in their own work and ideas. • Provide the student with the skills to generate drawings to represent historic sites and artefacts
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Apply their technical and creative skills to a range of dilemmas regarding the representation of heritage.
LO2 Identify how heritage is made and consumed by both individuals and communities.
LO3 Design and implement a series of research projects and to create their own experimental work in the field of heritage.
LO4 Demonstrate independent judgement and to take responsibility for their decisions regarding the representation and recording of heritage.
LO5 Apply to their projects the theoretical knowledge obtained in other modules.
LO6 Demonstrate how to gather, analyse, edit and use historical evidence (including oral history recordings).
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Presentation of data
The main task underlying this module is the study of the evolving technologies and methodologies of analysis, interpretation, communication and presentation of heritage sites (natural and cultural) and to evaluate their potential in enriching contemporary societies. Identifying audiences and establishing key narratives. Identifying source material and the processing and editing of this material for public audiences.
Recording historic evidence
Introduction to surveying and recording of heritage sites. Preparing written, drawn and photographic records of heritage sites and objects. Generating computer aided drawings and physical models of surveyed sites and objects. This module provides the bridge between classroom based learning and the practical demands of industry. Self evaluation: Students will keep a learning journal to reflect on their learning process.
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Introductory project: A site will be identified. Students will record the physical heritage extant. Students will then identify the research material relevant to the site. Students will produce a written report and drawing survey of the project. 1,2,3,6 40.00 n/a
Project Learning journal: 10% of the grades are allocated to the student journal. This journal is checked by the lecturer on a regular basis. Grades are given for initiative, detailed records of the research material consulted and a record of how the student processed this material for use in their presentation. 4 10.00 n/a
Project Final project: 50% of the overall grade is given over to a major project where the students will be required to define and develop a place specific research topic within a community. As part of this project the students with the support of the lecturer are required to demonstrate independent thought and an ability to identify and locate appropriate historical sources, interpret their research with the integration of computer technologies for a public audience. This major project will take place in the last eight weeks of the academic year. 2,3,4,5,6 50.00 n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.00
Practicals Every Week 2.00
Tutorial Every Week 1.00
Total Hours 4.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HWCHS_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culture & Heritage Studies 1 Mandatory
CW_HWCHS_D Bachelor of Arts in Culture & Heritage Studies 1 Mandatory