Historic Preservation Program Courses

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Preservation Field Study (Field School) has offered training in historic preservation focusing on the Pacific region every summer since 1991, examining a different venue's historic sites and other cultural resources.

The Field School is of interest to students and professionals in architecture, art history, archaeology, anthropology, geography, historic preservation, and related fields. Previous drafting talent or experience, while desirable, is not required.

The program offers students both theoretical and practical experience. The first portion consists of lectures, study tours, exercises, field work and the beginning of the project work, while the final portion is devoted exclusively to project work. The typical schedule features classroom lectures and field exercises Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and field-trips on most Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The pace of the Field School is necessarily intense and to keep up with and get the most from the program, diligent effort and wise use of time is required.

A list of drafting equipment and supplies needed for the course will be furnished in advance.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING:
Participants are expected to do assigned readings. There will be several short individual and team exercises, as well as group project(s). As noted above, the program is comprehensive and concentrated. Working effectively and harmoniously within a group context and environment is an essential and critical aspect of the course. Students will be evaluated both on their group and individual performance. Drawing and drafting is a significant element of the course. Previous experience is recommended and highly useful, but is not required. While a participant's best effort is expected, experience, or lack thereof, in this area will be taken into account.

Final grades are determined as follows:

• Attendance and participation (lectures, field trips, field work): 25%
• Performance on exercises: 25%
• Participation in group project work: 25%
• Final project presentation: 25%

Final grades represent the following performance levels:

• A: Outstanding/Excellant
• B: Good/Above average
• C: Passing/Average
• D: Substandard/Below average
• F: Poor/Failing

TEXTS AND READINGS:
Each participant will be provided with various historic preservation publications, photocopied readings and other handouts, as appropriate. In addition, a resource library of preservation material will be available for reference use.

General (For ALL course alpha designations-B/C/D)

The main reference book will be:

Recording Historic Structures, edited by John A. Burns, published by AIA Press, Washington, D.C., 1989.

Other references:

R.W. Brunskill, Illustrated Handbook of Vernacular Architecture
Frank Ching, Architectural Graphics
Derry, Anne, et. al., Guidelines for Local Surveys: A Basis for Preservation Planning [National Register Bltn.24]
Harley J. McKee, Recording Historic Buildings
Thomas C. Wang, Plan and Section Drawings

Additional reference books for specific sections:

AmSt 696 (B) Hawaii

Edward D. Beechert, Honolulu, Crossroads of the Pacific
Gavin Daws, Shoal of Time: A History of the Hawaiian Islands
Donald D. Johnson, The City and County of Honolulu, A Government Chronicle
Dell Upton and John M. Vlach, Common Places: Readings in American Vernacular Architecture

AmSt 696 (C) Asia

David P. Chandler, A History of Cambodia
Bruno Dagens, Angkor: Heart of an Asian Empire
Michel Igout, Phnom Penh Then and Now
Philip Rawson, The Art of Southeast Asia

AmSt 696 (D) Pacific

Te'o I. Fairbairn, et. al., The Pacific Islands: Politics, Economics and International Relations