| Module Title: | Management, Legislation and Practice |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Lectures.
Workshops/ discussions/ collaborative learning.
Case studies.
Site visits. Active / engaged learning.
Student presentations. Active / engaged Peer learning.
Assessments/ problem based learning. |
| Module Aim: |
This module provides the learner with an understanding of the issues pertaining to management and practice in relation to our built and natural heritage. The learner will also engage with the various forms of legislation that form part of the protection and management of our constructed and natural heritage. Learners will be introduced to the concepts that make places and landscapes culturally significant. The learner will engage with national strategies for conservation from a range of sources, the Department of Arts Heritage & the Gaeltacht, the National Sustainable Strategy 2006, the Planning & Development Acts 1963 and amendments to the present day, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Spatial Strategy, the National Development Plan and the Heritage Council.
Learners will also be introduced to best international practice from Unesco (World Heritage Sites), The Council of Europe and the international charters of Venice and Burra. Students will be introduced to the concepts of creating a management plan for the conservation of significant landscapes & buildings. Learners will be able to prepare professional standard reports & present in a professional manner to their peers and other professionals. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Demonstrate and explain the history and theory of the management of the constructed and natural heritage in a national context. With reference to the Department of Arts Heritage & the Gaeltacht, the National Sustainable Strategy 2006, the Planning & Development Acts 1963 and amendments to the present day, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Spatial Strategy, the National Development Plan and the Heritage Council. |
| LO2 |
Demonstrate and explain the history and theory of the management of the constructed and natural heritage in an international context. With reference to Unesco (World Heritage Sites), The Council of Europe and the international charters of Venice and Burra. |
| LO3 |
Demonstrate and evaluate the concepts and relationships that exist between legislation and the management of the constructed and natural heritage in a national and an international context. With reference to the Department of Arts Heritage & the Gaeltacht, the National Sustainable Strategy 2006, the Planning & Development Acts 1963 and amendments to the present day, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Spatial Strategy, the National Development Plan and the Heritage Council. |
| LO4 |
Analyse and research the history and cultural significance of a constructed or natural heritage site. |
| LO5 |
Create and present an analytical management plan for the restoration and conservation of constructed and natural heritage. Containing the following, History/ research & recording the site. Recording of material and structural conditions. Protection, duty of care and retention of historical integrity. Conservation & repair. Legibility access & presentation. Learners will prepare professional standard reports & present in a professional manner to their peers and other professionals. |
| 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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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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History and theory
History and theory of the management of the constructed and natural heritage in a national context. With reference to, the Department of Arts Heritage & the Gaeltacht, the National sustainable strategy 2006, the Planning & Development Acts 1963 and amendments to the present day, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Spatial Strategy, the National Development Plan & the Heritage council. Applying for grant aid from public and private sources.
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History and theory
History and theory of the management of the constructed and natural heritage in an international context. With reference to Unesco (World Heritage Sites), The council of Europe and the international charters of Venice and Burra.
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Concepts and relationships
Concepts and relationships that exist between legislation and the management of the constructed and natural heritage in a national and an international context. With reference to Department of Arts Heritage & the Gaeltacht, the National sustainable strategy 2006, the Planning & Development Acts 1963 and amendments to the present day, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Spatial Strategy, the National Development Plan & the Heritage council.
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Analysis and research
Analysis and research in relation to the history and cultural significance of a constructed or natural heritage site.
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Creating an analytical management plan
Creating an analytical management plan for the restoration and conservation of constructed and natural heritage. Containing the following, History/ research & recording the site. Recording of material and structural conditions. Protection, duty of care and retention of historical integrity. Conservation & repair. Legibility access & presentation. Create a professional standard reports & present in a professional manner to their peers and other professionals.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Essay |
A critical evaluation of the concepts related to the management of natural and constructed heritage. Consider both history & theory in a national and international context. |
1,2 |
10.00 |
n/a |
| Essay |
A critical evaluation of the concepts related to national legislation in relation to natural and constructed heritage. Consider both history & theory in a national and international context. |
3 |
10.00 |
n/a |
| Other |
Report/ Management plan:
Create a management plan containing a critical evaluation for the restoration and conservation of constructed and natural heritage. |
4,5 |
30.00 |
n/a |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
Final Exam |
1,2,3,4,5 |
50.00 |
End-of-Semester |
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 |
4.00 |
| Practicals |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
6.00 |
Module Delivered In
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