Module Title:Applied Cultural Heritage 2
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lecture and project presentation, Thesis/ Case study, site visits and External/visiting lecturers. Delivery of the module will revolve around practical work that the student will submit at the end of the module. Classes will be used to prepare the student for project exercises. Project exercises should reinforce the learning from classes and show alternative application of the learning to expand the scenarios in which they may be used. All theory will be supported using examples and practical exercises. Tutorials and labs will operate on a ‘learning by doing’ ethos and an open ‘design studio’ type of learning environment will be encouraged. Day trips to cultural institutions for research, and information, or symposia, to reinforce the application of the subject will be integral to the learning.
Module Aim: The aims of this module are: • To introduce the student to the concept of Live Project work in the local community and a worldwide context in relation to appreciating and analysing Cultural projects and sites. • To provide the student with an understanding of organisation and structure of various Cultural projects that exist in the community and a wider world context. The student will explore the possibilities and limitations of Cultural projects both in terms of inception and sustainability and realization.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the organisation and management structures of cultural organisations across a broad spectrum.
LO2 Understand how Cultural and Heritage buildings and sites are planned from a Contextual, Cultural and functional/spatial viewpoint.
LO3 Research existing Cultural sites and buildings, to develop photographic, architectural surveying and measurement skills to document a site of cultural importance.
LO4 Critique and evaluate current Cultural and Heritage sites and buildings on levels of management structure, funding, spatial quality, mission statements, service provision etc by planning, designing and participating in the research process.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Recording
Learners will measure and record existing natural and constructed heritage sites, through Photography, measured surveys, architectural drawing, model making and analytical reporting.
Project development
Understanding the components and formation of cultural buildings and sites and analysing different strands in their development. The role of society in shaping cultural buildings with live Project based research to identify potential areas of cultural development in the community, what shape and form that might take and identifying and collaborating with activists and leaders within the community that drive change leading to the formation of Cultural projects.
Cultural projects and society
Working closely with architects to analyse how design evolution and spatial organisation can define cultural projects in an ever changing societal context. What do different Cultural projects provide in an ever evolving society will be investigated, their relevance and mission in society. How do Cultural projects future proof themselves to ensure continued survival and avoid obsolescence.
Studio and Presentation
Finally through Project based studio work the learner will develop his/her cultural projects in a suitably chosen context/site
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Sample project 1: Identify and engage with a community agreed with class tutor. Prepare methodology questionnaires / interviews for research within the chosen community. Analyse the findings of the research and present in a professional manner. 1,2,3 20.00 n/a
Project Sample project 3: Use the active research compiled in project 1 and make proposals to ‘intervene in the system’ by strengthening and maintaining the culture, heritage and identity of the place and community. 1,2,3 30.00 n/a
Project Sample Project 3: 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 are required to demonstrate independent thought and an ability to identify and construct a coherent research question, locate appropriate historical sources and interpret their research with the integration of computer technologies for a public audience. 1,2,3,4 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 2 Mandatory