Buildings Archaeology

Certificate

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Course Code	SG_SBUIN_S07
Céim	7
Fad ama	1 year
Creidmheasanna	15
Modh Seachadta	Online
Suímh campais	Sligo
Modh Seachadta	Páirtaimseartha

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The aim of our online Certificate in Buildings Archaeology (Level 7) is to provide an introduction to historic building recording and conservation in Ireland over the course of three, 13 week modules. The aim of this programme is that participants will understand the evidence for medieval and post medieval settlement forms in Ireland and be able to demonstrate knowledge of material construction, architectural styles and the mechanisms of decay and deterioration across a range of building types and monument forms.

Students will be familiar with the origins and philosophy behind historic building conservation, be cognisant of the legislative protection underpinning their conservation and apply the principles of best conservation practice. Participants learn to evaluate vulnerabilities in historic monuments and stone buildings and be able to apply a methodological approach to assessing stone monuments and ruinous buildings in Ireland.

There is currently a shortage of skilled personnel in recording historic built heritage in Ireland and this programme meets this immediate demand.

Programme Structure

This certificate course will be delivered by Dr Shirley Markley.

Our online Certificate in Buildings Archaeology (Level 7) will comprise three modules, each worth 5 credits, which will provide an overview of the methodological approach to historic building recording and the principles guiding building conservation in Ireland. This course will suit anyone with a desire to broaden their knowledge of researching and recording historic buildings and understand the issues in their conservation.

This programme will be delivered fully online over the course of one academic year. Two modules will be taught in semester one commencing in September each year with the third and final module taught in semester two, commencing in January each year.

PDFs of lecture material will be provided in Moodle.The Moodle programme page will provide information on the scheduled class times with links to the meetings rooms for live weekly lectures. It will provide access to ancillary reading material where required, general information about the module as well as assignment details.

Student Skills Learnt:

The aim of this special purpose award is to provide an introduction to historic building recording and conservation in Ireland over the course of three, 13 week modules. The aim of this programme is that participants will understand the evidence for medieval and post medieval settlement forms in Ireland and be able to demonstrate knowledge of material construction, architectural styles and the mechanisms of decay and deterioration across a range of building types and settlement forms. Students should show competency in approaching, recording, researching and describing historic buildings. Students will be familiar with the origins and philosophy behind historic building conservation, be cognisant of the legislative protection underpinning their conservation and apply the principles of best conservation practice. Participants should demonstrate knowledge of the methodological approach to assessing stone monuments and ruinous buildings In Ireland, evaluate their vulnerabilities and explain the mechanisms of their deterioration.

Other archaeology certificate courses you may be interested in: https://www.atu.ie/flexible-learning-courses-in-archaeology

Sonraí an Chúrsa

Bliain 1

Seimeastar	Sonraí an Mhodúil	Creidmheasanna	Éigeantach / Roghnach
1	Constructing The Past: The Archaeology of Medieval and Post Medieval Settlement in Ireland AD400-190 Humans have been building dwellings, monuments and structures for millennia. The surviving upstanding and below ground archaeological remains of ancient buildings give us clues into the social, cultural and religious motives of their builders. From the earliest sod, clay and timber structures to those built in stone and brick, we see a confidence in construction evolving over time resulting in larger built structures and monuments forms such as the Irish Round Tower, Ireland's skyscraper of the first millennium A.D. This module will explore what was built, why and how they were built in medieval and post medieval Ireland from AD400 to 1900. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Demonstrate knowledge of material construction across building types and settlement forms in Medieval and Post Medieval Ireland. 2. Explain the evidence for changing settlement patterns, forms and building types in Early Medieval Ireland. 3. Explain the evidence for changing settlement patterns, forms and building types in Later Medieval Ireland. 4. Explain the evidence for changing settlement patterns, forms and building types in Post Medieval Ireland. 5. Demonstrate skill in researching and presenting archaeological and architectural evidence in written format.	05	Mandatory
1	Historic Buildings: Origins, Principles and Recording This module provides students with an introduction to historic building recording and conservation. It explores the origins of historic building conservation both internationally and nationally and the philosophy behind this. It examines the guiding principles and best practice utilised in their conservation. The module explains the terminology used in recording historic monuments and buildings critical to understanding and mapping dateable changes in historic fabric. The best practice, taught methodological procedure to recording historic buildings is central to the module. The legislative framework protecting historic monuments and the built environment is reviewed. The funding mechanisms and agencies involved with historic building conservation nationally are examined. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the origins and philosophy behind historic building conservation. 2. Explain the principles governing historic building conservation. 3. Demonstrate familiarity with architectural periods, styles and architectural features across various building types and classifications. 4. Summarise the legislative protection underpinning the conservation and preservation of historic monuments and stone buildings in Ireland and understand the funding mechanisms supporting them. 5. Demonstrate skill in researching, organising, describing and recording historic buildings in written, visual and oral formats.	05	Mandatory
2	Historic Buildings: Conservation and Practice This module introduces students to the principal mechanisms of deterioration and decay in historic buildings, with practical conservation steps explained to offset continuing decay. The methodological approach to assessing stone buildings and monuments is examined with a view to understanding the steps towards preparing a management plan for their protection and conservation. The concept of sustainability is reviewed in managing historic monuments and the built environment in Ireland. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the methodological approach for assessing stone monuments and ruinous buildings in Ireland. 2. Examine the mechanisms of physical decay and deterioration in archaeological and architectural stone monuments and buildings in Ireland. 3. Evaluate the vulnerabilities in historic monuments and stone buildings in Ireland. 4. Prioritise and plan a strategy towards the repair and protection of Ireland’sbuilt heritage. 5. Demonstrate skill in researching, organising, describing and recording historic buildings in written, visual and oral formats.	05	Mandatory

Uaireanta Staidéir Molta in aghaidh na seachtaine

Live online lectures will take place between 7-9pm one night per week (Module 1) and between 12 noon and 2pm on Fridays weekly (Module 2) in Semester 1. Live online lectures will take place between 7-9pm one evening per week in Semester 2 (Module 3). Independent study will require 5-6 hours per week per module.

Scrúdú agus Measúnú

All three modules will have 2 pieces of assessment, a combination of online Moodle tests, essays and building reports. There will be no formal exams.

Riachtanas Tinrimh ar an gCampas

No on-campus attendance required.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Dul chun cinn

Graduates may progress to another Level 6 or Level 7 SPA programme.

The following archaeology programmes are currently offered by ATU Sligo:

SG_SARCH_S06 , SPA Archaeological Excavation and Post-Excavation , L6 , ECTS 10

SG_SARCI_S06 , SPA Archaeological Excavation and Post-Excavation (International) , L6 , ECTS 12

SG_SARCJ_S06 , SPA Archaeological Field Studies (International), L6 , ECTS 18

SG_SINTR_S06 , SPA Introduction to Irish Archaeology , L6 , ECTS 15

SG_SPREH_S06 , SPA Prehistoric Archaeology of Ireland and Europe , L6 , ECTS 15

SG_SIRIS_S06 , SPA Irish Medieval History and Archaeology , L6 , ECTS 15

SG_SINTR_S07 , SPA Introduction to Archaeological Interpretation , L7 , ECTS 15

SG_SRITU_S07 , SPA Ritual and Meaning in Archaeology , L7 , ECTS 15

SG_SBUIN_S07 , SPA Buildings Archaeology (Online), L7 , ECTS 15

SG_SBUIM_S07 , SPA Buildings Archaeology (Blended) , L7 , ECTS 15

For further information, please visit Archaeology at ATU.

Download a prospectus

Réamheolaire Fochéime Online, Flexible and Professional Development Prospectus

Riachtanais Iontrála

Students will require an existing Level 6 qualification, or the equivalent in lived experience to secure entry. It is not essential to have a basic grounding in archaeology or built heritage but it is advantageous.

Táillí

Total Fees EU: €1500

Tuilleadh eolais faoi tháillí

Gairmeacha

The Certificate in Buildings Archaeology will be of benefit to owners, or prospective owners and occupiers, of historic buildings who wish to understand the guiding conservation principles and practice utilised in the research, recording, reuse and restoration of the historic built environment in Ireland.

This SPA will also be of benefit to local authority staff, other practicing professionals (archaeologists, architects, engineers, planners) and members of archaeological and historical societies who wish to develop and refresh their skill sets on the historic built environment.

The Certificate will be of benefit to those who currently work in the national and international tourist market and wish to upskill, including tourist bus drivers/guides, those in cultural heritage tourism, those who run their own tourism companies or heritage centres, and those who working with local community groups on heritage tourism and/or heritage education.

This SPA will also cater to the general public not desiring credits, both national and international, with an interest in archaeological and architectural stone monuments and historic buildings in Ireland. Graduates of this SPA may find work as guides or volunteers in historic houses/castles, local museums and heritage centres or as guides on OPW sites.

Graduates may also work as General Operatives or volunteers on research excavations and as General Operatives or volunteers on commercial excavations.

Further Information

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This unique Certificate in Buildings Archaeology is suitable for people who want to upskill in this area and are working/interested in the below:

Practising professionals (archaeologists, county heritage officers, county conservation officers, architects, engineers, local authority staff i.e. roads, planners, housing, waterways) who wish to gain CPD.
Owners, or prospective owners, of historic buildings (Listed Protected Structures) who wish to understand the guiding conservation principles and practice utilised in the research, recording, reuse and restoration of the historic built environment in Ireland.
Members of archaeological and historical societies who wish to broaden their knowledge.
Individuals who wish to build towards a degree and/or career in archaeology (such as Leaving Certificate students, recent school-leavers who are taking a gap year, those considering a career change).
Members of the general public, nationally and internationally, with an interest in archaeological and architectural stone monuments and historic buildings.
Non-nationals now working in Irish archaeology who wish to gain relevant background.
Professionals with a hobby interest in archaeology.
Overseas students seeking to gain transferable academic credit (15 credits is equivalent to 5 quarter credits in the US system).
Those living outside Ireland with an interest in all things Irish.