At the end of this course, the students; 1) to define Stone variations ( magmatic (volcanic), metamorphic and sediment stones). 2) to define Stones causes of decay. 3) to define conservation and restoration principle of stone. 4) to define conservation and restoration principles of the stone consolidation.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
To define stone variations and stones causes of decay. Conservation and restoration principles of stone.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Presentation
2nd Week
Description and variations of Stone (Magmatic (volcanic), metamorphic and sediment Stones).
3rd Week
Stone in Historical Heritage: Stone and Rock historical monuments.
4th Week
Stone quarry: the organisation of Quarry throughout history.
5th Week
Stones causes of decay.
6th Week
Stone conservation and restoration tecnics and preservation methods.
7th Week
Stone conservation and restoration tecnics and preservation methods.
8th Week
Mid-term
9th Week
Materials and equipments of Stone conservation.
10th Week
Ethic of conservation and restoration of Stone
11th Week
Contemporary approaches of stone restoration
12th Week
Presentation of theprojects
13th Week
Presentation of theprojects
14th Week
Presentation of theprojects
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
C. A Price, Stone Conservation :An Overview of Current Research, Getty Publication, 2010. G. G. Amoroso, V. Fassina, Stone decay and conservation: atmospheric pollution, cleaning, consolidation, and protection, Elseiver, 1983.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Project,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Project
1
30
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
