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Buildings Archaeology @ INTACH

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Dec 17 – Dec 20 all-day

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Buildings Archaeology

17 – 20 December 2018

Venue: INTACH, New Delhi

Aim

A broad aim of this 4 day practical workshop is to understand the archaeology of buildings with respect to heritage and conservation practice.

Content

Buildings Archaeology as a subject is an entirely new concept for the Indian context. This discipline is taught in a structural manner in the UK and is yet too be introduced in the postgraduate conservation programmes in India. Buildings Archaeology is a tool that involves accurate documentation and condition analysis. These methods are the essential features that help in understanding the historical character and the various overlapping layers of a building. The traditional methods of documentation and condition assessment cannot be substituted, but can be evolved with new technologies such as, GIS, 3D laser scanning, thermal imaging etc. This 4 day workshop will introduce participants to the discipline of buildings archaeology through presentations, field visits and working sessions. A practical hands – on session will be conducted on these methods such as, GIS and its application in the documentation and analysis of historic buildings. The workshop will demonstrate the approaches and processes and various methods of documentation and condition assessment that need to be addressed while carrying out an in depth study of the built heritage.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the participants will:

gain introduction to specialized skills required for archaeological recording and analyzing historic buildings,
gain knowledge of digital documentation of a historic building,
develop an understanding of relevant soft wares like GIS for buildings archaeology, conservation and management,
learn to visually analyze historic buildings/sites and assess their significance,
develop skills to critically understand various methods of interpreting building types, their historical function and meanings.

Speakers

The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course. Registration Charge Rs 4800 + GST 10% concession for INTACH members and Alumni 20% concession for Students [This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, refreshments, field visits, tools etc.]

Contact

For any further inquires and details, contact us on: Mr. Navin Piplani Principal Director pd.iha@intach.org Ms. Sneha Kishnadwala Capacity Building Assistant cap2.iha@intach.org

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Jan

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Risk Preparedness in Museums @ INTACH

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Jan 9 all-day

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M A S T E R C L A S S

Risk Preparedness in Museums

9 January 2019

Venue: INTACH, New Delhi

Aim

The broad aim of the Master class is to understand the risks involved in museums and various methods towards its preparation.

Content

This master class will explore some of the key issues related to collection management and presentation, along with assessing their risks involved in Indian museums. These risks will identify some of the challenges that a museum faces with risk preparedness, curator-ship and future of museums in India. In addition to these issues we will also explore what risks are involved with the growth of new technologies, social media and innovative ideas that are incorporated into museums.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the participants should –

Develop an understanding of the risks involved in designing and curating museums.
Understand the functioning and risk preparedness of the museums.
Develop an understanding of museum studies and a range of issues related to it.
Start thinking critically about the future of museums in a society and how to link museums at a global level.

Speakers

The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.

Registration fee

Rs 1200 + 18% GST 10% concession for INTACH members and Alumni 20% concession for Students [This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any hand-outs for the course, refreshments, field visits, tools etc.]