| Course on Conservation of Built Heritage 2007
Dates: 1 February to 30 March 2007
Place: Rome, Italy
Background
ICCROM is pleased to announce the commencement of a regular training course on Conservation of Built Heritage in Rome. ICCROM has been a pioneer in organizing courses in heritage conservation since 1965 including the ARC course and many other regular courses and long term programmes. In designing the new course, ICCROM has drawn from this experience and considered the most recent international trends and thinking related to conservation of the built heritage, including buildings, sites, historic centres and cultural landscapes.
The course aims at serving a wide range of conservation practitioners and decision makers by placing technical issues within the broader conservation context in order to link them to planning and management concerns. The first part of the course will consist of an overview of the different approaches and of key concepts in built heritage conservation. The second part, focusing on an integrated approach to conservation and management of heritage, will provide an opportunity for the participants to view conservation concerns within a broader strategic and planning framework capturing not only technical but also the cultural, environmental and sustainability issues. Finally, a portion of the course will be allocated to looking at technical aspects of conservation interventions.
Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, participants will have a better understanding of critical processes in conservation in order to apply them at the macro/micro levels; improve their strategic planning skills relevant to heritage management; expand their awareness, knowledge, and understanding of current principles and practices in conservation of the built heritage; and enhance skills, judgments, and experience.
Methodology
Training will be based on a multiple activity model including lectures, case studies, practical hands-on exercises, site visits, group work, and classroom discussions. Participants will need to be active and involved during three stages: pre-course preparation, course attendance, and post-course follow-up, networking, and monitoring. During the course, participants will be considered as key resources through sharing their own knowledge and experiences, presenting case studies, participating in course discussions, and participating in group work and hands-on exercises.
Participants
The course is open to a maximum of 20 participants with at least four years of experience actively involved in the conservation of built heritage. Mid-career professionals and other decision makers in conservation from different disciplines (architects, archaeologists, engineers, planners, site managers, etc.), either in a position to influence practice or having the potential to do so in the short or medium term, are eligible. Those in a position to carry the messages of the course to a broad audience (for example, trainers who are able to reach a large audience over time) are encouraged to apply.
Teaching team
Teaching staff will be composed of recognized heritage conservation professionals having both practical / theoretical experience and knowledge in training. They will represent the broadest possible international perspectives in their fields of expertise, and at the same time will be able bring the specific knowledge in order to fulfil each of the course components. In addition they will represent excellence covering a wide geographical scope.
Language
English is the working language of the course. Candidates must have strong communication and writing skills in English. A certificate of language may be required.
Course fee: 900 € (Euro).
Travel, Accommodation and Living Expenses
Participants will be responsible for their round trip travel costs to and from Rome. In order to cover accommodation and living expenses in Rome during the course, participants should plan for a minimum total allowance of Euros 2800. Candidates are strongly encouraged to seek financial support from sources such as governmental institutions, employers and funding agencies. ICCROM may be able to offer a limited number of scholarships to selected candidates who have been unable to secure funding.
Application
Please fill the ICCROM application form and send it together with the following by mail to the contact address below:
- A full professional curriculum vitae (in English)
- A brief report (3-5 pages) on project(s) concerning conservation of built heritage with which you have been or are currently involved. Your analysis should identify the project(s), provide appropriate contextual background (objectives, partners, support, etc.) describe difficulties encountered and strategic responses developed. The report should conclude by suggesting how this training would contribute to enhance your professional skills. You may also be asked to present your experience as a case study/ies during the training programme.
ICCROM - Sites Unit
13, via di San Michele
I-00153 ROME RM, ITALY
Tel (+39) 06 585531 Fax (+39) 06 58553349
E-mail: builtheritage07 (at) iccrom . org
Application deadline
Applications should reach ICCROM by 31 July 2006 to ensure inclusion in our selection process.
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