COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: HISTORY AND THEORY OF RESTORATION

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 322	B	6	3	0	0	3	4

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	This course is addressing the chronologically the most significant moments of the history of Restoration and Conservation related with different theories, charters and practices nationally and internationally. The lessons investigate, in a unitary perspective, the history of the restoration in the major European nations. The lessons follow the chronological criterion, keeping in mind that the cultural orientations do not have a date of birth and death as human beings. The different currents of thought and the different schools are presented through the study of a series of works. Therefore, through these works, we illustrate the many problems to which the history and theory of restoration try to give a solution. The program resumes the theoretical and practical events from the Italian Renaissance to the present debate. Particular attention is dedicated to legislation and international charters. Specifically, the course provides the student with knowledge of the history of the restoration through the analysis of significant experiences and exemplary restorations.
Course Objectives:

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	Terminology and general concepts
3	Restoration in history: from the Ancient world to the Renaissance
4	Presentation of the first assignment
5	Archaeological restoration and neoclassicism
6	Stylistic restoration
7	Midterm Exam
8	Romanticism: restoration and anti-restoration
9	Second Assignment “Enhancement and knowledge of the architectural and historical complexes of villas in Tirana”
10	Philological and historical restoration
11	Scientific restoration
12	The critical restoration
13	Environment and territory. Enlargement of restoration disciplinary
14	Presentation of the second assignment

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	recognize the values and significance of cultural, historical and natural heritage;
2	Understand the terminology and general concepts of the discipline
3	understand the meaning of heritage and transmission of massages held therein from the past to the future generations
4	know the protagonists and the most significant moments of the history and evolution of the discipline of restoration.
5	v
6	n
7	b
8	v
9	c
10	c

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively	4
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards	5
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process	3
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work	2
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design	2
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites	2
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team	3
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them	5
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition	5
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects	5
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.	5
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment	3
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects	4

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	1	10
Midterm Exam(s)	1	30
Case Study	1	15
Final Exam	1	35
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	1	16
Mid-terms	1	1.5	1.5
Assignments	2	3.5	7
Final examination	1	2	2
Other			0
Total Work Load:			74.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			2.98
ECTS Credit of the Course:			4