CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY OF CONSERVATION - RESTORATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RKY124	CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY OF CONSERVATION - RESTORATION	2	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to follow the development of concepts related to conservation and restoration in the historical process, to learn national and international legislation and to understand modern conservation and restoration applications.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include examining the development of the concepts of relics, monuments and cultural existence in the historical process, and examining the historical development of national and international legislation regarding conservation and restoration.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the development of concepts on conservation and restoration in the World and in Turkey.
Explain the development of national and international legislation.
Interpret the modern approaches related with these concepts.
Explain and compare the methods of old conservation and restoration with modern conservation and restoration methods.
List certain international texts on conservation and restoration.
Define international institutions for conservation and restoration and their duties.
Summarize developments on relics in Ottoman period.
Summarize the regulations on conservation and restoration made in the Republic period.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Source Reading related to the subject	Introduction to content and objectives of the course, conservation and cultural existence concepts	Lecture
2	Source Reading related to the subject	First samples of relics. Viewpoint on relics in Greece and Rome	Lecture
3	Source Reading related to the subject	Development of the interest on the works of Renaissance and ancients.	Lecture
4	Source Reading related to the subject	Effects of French Revolution and Industrial Revolution on the viewpoint on relics	Lecture
5	Source Reading related to the subject	During and after the 2nd World War: Scrutinizing the Venice Charter.	Lecture
6	Source Reading related to the subject	Existence of international institutions regarding conservation and restoration	Lecture
7	Source Reading related to the subject	International legislation on conservation and restoration	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Source Reading related to the subject	Revision	Lecture
10	Source Reading related to the subject	Contrast of the concepts of conservation and restoration from past to present	Lecture
11	Source Reading related to the subject	History of conservation and restoration in Turkey. Ottoman Period. First charters.	Lecture
12	Source Reading related to the subject	Developing circle through the establishment of the Republic	Lecture
13	Source Reading related to the subject	Developments on conservation and restoration from the establishment of the Republic to present and application examples.	Lecture
14	Source Reading related to the subject	Institutions and legislation on conservation and restoration in today’s Turkey	Lecture
15	Source Reading related to the subject	Revision	Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ahunbay, Z. (1999). Tarihi Cevre ve Restorasyon. Istanbul: YEM Publications.
Madran E. ve Ozgonul, N. (2011). Kulturel ve Dogal Degerlerin Korunmasi. Istanbul: Mimarlar Odasi Publications.
Zakar L. ve Eyupgiller K. (2018). Mimari Restorasyon- Koruma Teknik ve Yontemleri. Istanbul: YEM Publications.
Michael, F. (2008). Understanding Historic Building Conservation. New Jersey: Blacwell Publishing.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current information about the field by associating with the modern technical and material knowledge necessary for conservation and restoration.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish a connection between the knowledge and facts acquired in the field of Restoration and Conservation and the necessary scientific and digital technological areas.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of restoration and conservation.				3
2	Interpret the concepts and laws of conservation on universal scale.				3
3	Prepare technical specifications, discovery, quantity and progress reports.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the raw material and current deterioration status of the work.			2
2	Prepare restoration and restitution projects.				3
3	Analyze the problems and project data in restoration and conservation projects.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conclude an advanced project related to the field independently.			2
2	Collaborate with other departments in offices, workshops, construction sites and archaeological excavations.			2
3	Express his/her ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain basic knowledge about the field of restoration and conservation.						5
2	With the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, accept the principle of following up the scientific and technological developments and renewing itself continuously.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.		1
2	Discuss the ideas and solutions to the problems related to restoration and conservation with experts.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Consider social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of restoration and conservation.			2
2	Apply the knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation in the field of restoration and conservation with the awareness of legal and ethical responsibilities.			2
3	Distinguish the deterioration processes of building and building materials and detect measures to be taken against existing disturbances.				3
4	Evaluate the chemical properties and application of materials used in professional applications.		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	14	3	42
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	7	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	60	0	184