General Curriculum

Week 1:  Historical Documentation and Recording

• Introduction
• Site Introduction
• Safety Procedures
• Tour in Akko

Introduction to Conservation and Heritage Management

General introduction to Conservation and Cultural Heritage

• What are we Conserving?
• What is Conservation?
• What is Cultural Heritage?
• History of Conservation
• Philosophy of Conservation

Site: The Conservation Procedure

• Survey
• Architectural Documentation and Evaluation
• Conservation Plan
• Physical Intervention
• Report

Site: Documentation and Survey on Site

Architectural Documentation for Conservation

Historical Research and Value Assessment

Recording

• Photography
• Architectural Measurements
• Basic Hand Drafting and Sketching

Study Trip

  

Week 2:  Recording and Pathological Analysis

Preparation of a Conservation Plan

• Physical Survey

Condition Assessment

•  Intervention Plan
• Pathologies
• Erosion and Degradation
• Risk Management
• Stabilization
• Principles of Conservation Interventions
• Preventative Treatments
• First Aid and In-Situ Interventions

 Study Trip

 

Week 3: Treatment Methods and Treatment Application

Practical Skills for Site Conservation

Materials for Site Conservation

Conservation of Stone

• Treatment of Salts in Stones: Materials and Methods
• Treatment of Erosion: Causes and Damages
• Reducing Damages
• Cleaning Methods
• Strengthening Stones: Materials and Methods

Study Trip

 

Week 4: Treatment Methods and Treatment Application

Mortar for Conservation

• Analysis of Historic Mortar
• Mortar Planning
• Preparation of Mortar

Conservation of Stone Walls

• Joint Filling
• Grouting
• Pointing
• Coping
• Stone Fills and Replacement Methods
• Supports

Study Trip 

Presentation of Sites to the Public / Conservation Report and Maintenance Plan

• Final Report
• Preparation of a maintenance plan
• Professional Presentation of Site