HERITAGE PLANNING

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Overview

In this subject students examine (i) theory and practice of the assessment of cultural heritage significance; and (ii) protection and conservation of places of cultural heritage significance. Using case studies and field work, students develop skills in the assessment of heritage significance, in the supervision of heritage studies and in the formulation and implementation of local policies, guidelines and planning controls for places of cultural heritage significance. Topics include: sources and methodologies for researching significance; criteria used for assessing significance; preparing listing proposals for buildings, structures and precincts; and preparation and administration of appropriate local policies and overlay controls in planning schemes.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Kiran Shinde

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

Yes

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Contribute to the development and implementation of effective management policies for heritage places.

Identify, assess and document a variety of places of cultural heritage significance

Outline the principles and legislation that guide heritage conservation practice in Australia and particularly Victoria

Understand current issues in cultural heritage management including social, cultural and ethical issues associated with heritage.

Use fieldwork techniques and research to document and interpret the social, historical, contemporary and environmental contextual setting of heritage places and sites.

Learning activities

Field visits and case study presentations, Written Heritage Site Assessment, Readings and Lectures/Discussions

Requisite rules

Prerequisite: 120 credit points of PLA/GEG subjects of Undergraduate Planning course or enrolment in any Postgraduate course or course coordinator approval.

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