| Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to enable the students to know the civil, public or private national institutions operating in the field of Conservation and Restoration, to have knowledge about the current and past practices of the institutions and to know the legal regulations related to the initiatives of these institutions. In addition to this, it is also the aim of the course to make practical studies on the services that the sector needs with various workshops. |
| Course Content: |
Seminars for introducing professionals of conservation field; local and administrative actors (Kudeb, Conservation Regional Board, etc.), public actors (VGM, National Palaces etc.), NGOs (Çekül Foundation, Taç Foundation, etc.) and some private actors (architects, conservation experts, academics) and Workshops on hand-carved, stone and wood restorations are among the contents of this course. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction of the content and program of the course and the introduction of public and private institutions and persons active in the field of Cultural Heritage Protection |
none |
| 2) |
Introduction of local administration actors in the field of conservation; KUDEB example |
none |
| 3) |
Introduction of central administration actors in the field of conservation; Example of Conservation District Board
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none |
| 4) |
Introduction of various public actors in the field of conservation; General Directorate of Foundations |
none |
| 5) |
Introduction of various public actors in the field of conservation; Presidency of National Palaces Administration |
none |
| 6) |
Introduction of various public actors in the field of conservation; Istanbul Directorate of Surveying and Monuments |
none |
| 7) |
Introduction of various public actors in the field of conservation; Istanbul Central Restoration and Conservation Laboratory |
none |
| 8) |
Midterm Exam |
All seminar notes |
| 9) |
Introduction of active NGO actors in the field of protection; ÇEKÜL Foundation |
none |
| 10) |
Introduction of active NGO actors in the field of protection; TAÇ Foundation |
none |
| 11) |
Introduction of a special person (architect, conservation expert, academician etc.) or a company in the field of conservation |
none |
| 12) |
Kalem-işi workshop |
none |
| 13) |
Stone restoration workshop |
none |
| 14) |
Wood restoration workshop |
none |
| 15) |
Final Exam |
All seminar and workshop notes |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To be able to contribute as an intermediate staff in conservation and restoration field. |
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| 2) |
To be able to comment on conservation, historical environmental protection, traditional building materials, architecture and art history |
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| 3) |
To be able to exchange information with institutions and organizations providing services related to their profession. |
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| 4) |
Having the ability to work effectively both individually and in teamwork and to have self-confidence to undertake disciplined responsibilities |
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| 5) |
To be able to comment on restoration techniques. |
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| 6) |
Ability to work in the construction sites related to the restoration area. |
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