HIST206 Restoration Workshop II

Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Historic Preservation

  1. Course Number and Title

    HIST206 Restoration Workshop II

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2250 minutes

  4. Prerequisites

    None

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. Catalog Course Description

    The course is a hands-on approach to the conservation and preservation of buildings. Advanced building techniques are stressed.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. To document and research outbuildings, such as barns and springhouses
      2. To learn historic building techniques from qualified demonstrators
      3. To restore small buildings, such as springhouses and barns, to their original state
      4. To develop and apply the skills of woodworking and masonry in restoration

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. Introduction to preservation philosophies
      2. Research methodologies
      3. Field work - applied techniques
        1. Masonry skills - pointing styles
        2. Woodworking skills
          1. Rafter procedures
          2. Setting wall plates
          3. Pegs, lathing, barge boards, and shingling
      4. Completion of field work
      5. Student reports

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See Course Format

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Class lecture, discussions, projects, guest speakers, and applied restoration

Review/Approval Date -2/99