Fall 2018 Historic Preservation Courses
September 4 - November 13, 2018 |
WHAT PARTS OF OUR PAST CAN WE PROTECT FOR OUR FUTURE? Join the Conversation - Become a Historic Preservation Student at MARCH this Fall!
As a living laboratory, Camden and nearby Philadelphia provide a great place to learn the processes and techniques of historic preservation. The Historic Preservation Continuing Education Program at Rutgers-Camden is designed for those who desire to gain a deeper understanding of the vocabulary, tools, and techniques of the discipline. These courses and workshops are geared toward any interested adult: homeowners, community leaders, historic commission members, preservation activists, people in related trades and professions, and the simply curious.Students can choose to pursue a certificate in Historic Preservation, which does not require matriculation at Rutgers. The Fall 2018 courses offer American Institute of Architects (AIA) credits, as well as American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) continuing education credits. No previous experience in the field is necessary.
Spaces are limited, so register now at preservation.rutgers.edu to reserve your spot!
FALL 2018 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
- Introduction to Historic Preservation (Wednesday evenings for 10 weeks, 9/5 - 11/7): This course is an introduction to the preservation of the built environment, examining the history and philosophy of historic preservation and how the discipline is practiced today. The class will explore the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, National and State Register programs, preservation techniques, and the overall benefits of historic preservation.
- The History of the Delaware Valley's Built Environment, c. 1682 - 2018 (Thursday evenings for 10 weeks, 9/6 - 11/8): This course offers participants a historical survey of the Delaware Valley from the colonial period through the early twenty-first century by examining key events and eras in tandem with various aspects of the region’s built environment.
- Architectural Sketching (Tuesday evenings for 5 weeks, 9/4 to 10/9): This course will explore the practice of architectural sketching as it relates to historic preservation and the study of the built environment. An introduction to different modes of graphic documentation will be paired with exercises and demonstrations highlighting various sketching materials, techniques, and purposes of observational drawing.
- An Introduction to the National Register (Tuesday evenings for 5 weeks, 10/16 to 11/13): The National Register of Historic Places is the official Federal list of significant properties in the United States. This course will explain what the National Register is, how it is used and the process for nominating properties to the Register; participants will be introduced to the concepts of historic significance, historic integrity and historic context.
- WORKSHOP: What Would It Cost? The Economics of Historic Preservation, Saturday, October 27th, 9 am - 2 pm: This workshop will introduce participants to the economic value of historic preservation and how to critically evaluate a potential project on its economic merits. Whether you are serving on a local historic preservation commission or considering a rehabilitation project of your own, you will become familiar with the concepts, measures, and tools used by real estate investors to determine a project's economic viability.
Any questions regarding the program offerings should be sent to preservation@camden.rutgers.edu.
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Website:
preservation.rutgers.edu |
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Location Information |
MARCH (Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities) |
Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ |
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Contact Information |
Email:
preservation@camden.rutgers.edu |
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