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Traditional Crafts and Livelihoods (21 March 2023)
Aim
The course aims to give an overview of the economics of traditional crafts and livelihoods in India.
Content
The traditional crafts play an important role in India’s economy and livelihood patterns. According to the office of Handicrafts Development Commissioner, the Small Scale and Cottage Sector helps to solve social and economic problems of the artisans, by providing employment to over 7 million artisans, which include a large number of women and people belonging to weaker sections of the society.
Despite of generating foreign exchange and employment, there are a number of challenges involved in this sector which include low wages, requirement of highly intensive labor, lack of market intelligence and overall disorganized nature of the industry. The course will attempt to open discussions on these crucial aspects.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:
Illustrate the economic challenges and opportunities related to handicrafts and handloom sector in rural and urban India- Discuss a variety of ways to engage with initiatives supporting traditional livelihoods based on crafts
Speakers
The course will be taught online by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charge:
- For Indian Nationals (offline): Rs. 1200 + 18% GST
- For Indian Nationals (online): Rs. 900 + 18% GST
- For Non-Indian nationals (SAARC countries) (offline): Rs. 1500 + 18% GST
- For Non-Indian nationals (SAARC countries) (online): Rs. 1200 + 18% GST
- For Non-Indian nationals (non-SAARC countries): USD 50/-
- 10% Discount for INTACH members and Alumni
- 20% Discount for Students
Contact:
For registrations please contact
Ms. Jaya Upreti –
ihaprogram@gmail.com
Heritage Tourism (20 March 2023)
Aim
The course aims to introduce the participants to the economics of heritage tourism along with the aspects of sustainability and livelihoods.
Content
Natural and cultural heritage has always been an integral factor in attracting tourism activities. According to World Travel and Tourism Council’s Economic Impact Report, prior to the pandemic, Travel & Tourism (including its direct, indirect and induced impacts) accounted for 1 in 4 of all new jobs created across the world, 10.3% of all jobs (333 million), and 10.3% of global GDP (US$9.6 trillion).
Heritage tourism also has the power to make a considerable impact on social and cultural fabric of a place. Hence sustainable cultural tourism practices are the way forward. The course will attempt to describe how active engagement of communities and stakeholders in tourism activities along with continuing traditional livelihoods can help in sustainable growth of heritage tourism.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Define tourism management of heritage sites
- Explain sustainable cultural tourism practices
- Associate heritage tourism with people and traditional livelihoods
- Discuss economics of heritage tourism
Speakers
The course will be taught online by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charge:
- For Indian Nationals (offline): Rs. 1200 + 18% GST
- For Indian Nationals (online): Rs. 900 + 18% GST
- For Non-Indian nationals (SAARC countries) (offline): Rs. 1500 + 18% GST
- For Non-Indian nationals (SAARC countries) (online): Rs. 1200 + 18% GST
- For Non-Indian nationals (non-SAARC countries): USD 50/-
- 10% Discount for INTACH members and Alumni
- 20% Discount for Students
Contact:
For registrations, please contact
Ms. Jaya Upreti –
ihaprogram@gmail.com
Heritage, People and Law (6 March 2023) (Online)
Aim
This open course aims to focus on the intersection of communities with heritage protection.
Content
As heritage forms an integral part of the community, their engagement often brings advantages to both heritage and community alike. It becomes essential for the people associated with the heritage to be aware about the methods and tools to safeguard it.
A lot of heritage places are still owned by locals among other stakeholders. Hence, an in depth understanding about instruments such as incentives, litigations etc. can have a direct impact on the future of heritage. Also, they should be equally aware about the impact of heritage regulations on them and other stakeholders in return, making the process two – way.
Thus, in this course the participants will understand the important role of people in heritage protection and the usage of laws and legal regulations to help them in safeguarding the heritage. It will help them identify the potential in people’s ability to come collectively as an agency in response to the threats to heritage.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Discuss the role of Interpret the importance and role of people in heritage protection
- List the steps involved in using legal tools like litigation and incentives
- Discuss the impact of regulations on stakeholders
Speakers
The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charges:
- Rs. 900 + 18% GST
- 10% Discount for INTACH Alumni
- 20% Discount for Students
- [This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, refreshments, lunch, field visits, tools etc.]
- No registration fees for INTACH Members upon nomination from Chapters
Contact:
Registration and administrative enquiries:
Ms. Jaya Upreti –
ihaprogram@gmail.com
Culture, Community and Well being (15 – 16 February 2023) (Online)
Aim
The aim of this open Course is to enable understanding the relationship of culture and communities with respect to well-being.
Content
Culture as a concept is related to identity, social cohesion and integration. It gives a sense of belonging to communities and places, and aims to protect and enhance the cultural diversity. Communities and individuals, on the other hand, embrace and explore the various facets of culture via participation in recreation, creative and cultural activities which renders them a freedom to interpret and express their arts, history, heritage and traditions with a personal approach making the process an integral part of the well-being. In this course, participants will be introduced to the intricate relationships culture and communities share and their direct impact on the well-being of the people.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the participants will be able to:
- Discuss the role of intangible heritage and traditions towards well-being.
- Relate the agency of community in cultural actions for maintaining well-being.
Attendance
Students/ participants will be expected to complete a minimum of 75% of the course, in order to get the certificate at the end of the course.
Speakers
The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charges:
- 1800/- + 18% GST (For Indian Nationals)
- 2400/- +18 % GST (For SAARC Nationals)
- 100/- USD (For Non-Indian Nationals)
- (10% off for INTACH members, alumni, 20% off for students)
- [This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course]
Contact:
For registrations please contact:
Ms. Jaya Upreti (Office Assistant) –
ihaprogram@gmail.com
Adapting Cultural Heritage to Changing Times (18 & 20 January 2023) (Online)
Aim
A broad aim of this two-day course is to introduce the methods and solutions to adapt to the newer challenges faced by cultural heritage in these changing times.
Content
The world is facing new challenges every day, either in the form of changing climate, pandemics or in times of crises such as wars, terrorism. This has caused immeasurable damage to cultural heritage in the form of architectural heritage sites, tangible and intangible heritage, artefacts and even traditional socio-economic settings.
This course will introduce participants to these new challenges faced by cultural heritage, and how heritage can adapt to these changing times. There will be a series of sessions by professionals who have worked and researched on climate change and heritage, heritage and pandemic, commemorating heritage and so on. Further, there will be sessions conducted by FONDAZIONE SANTAGATA per l’ECONOMIA della CULTURA, Turin, Italy, who will be collaborating with INTACH for this course. They will focus on the Syrian cultural heritage, which has been severely damaged during the ten-year war and will present the main elements to consider when dealing with post-conflict scenarios. It will be followed by a working session focusing on the site of Palmyra where participants will have the opportunity to work on this
case study.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
- List new challenges faced continuously by cultural heritage
- Discuss methods for adapting cultural heritage to the changing times
- Exhibit solutions to post-conflict scenarios through a Syrian case study
Speakers
The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charges:
INR 1,800 + 18% GST
- 10% concession for INTACH members and IHA Alumni
- 20% concession for Students
[This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, field visits, tools etc.]
Contact:
Academic enquiries:
Ms. Sneha Kishnadwala –
cp2.iha@gmail.com
Registration and administrative enquiries:
Ms. Jaya Upreti –
ihaprogram@gmail.com
Study and Conservation of Natural Heritage (Offline) (9 – 12 January 2023)
Aim
The workshop will introduce the theory, issues and practical challenges which arise in the conservation of Natural Heritage.
CONTENT
Natural heritage refers to natural features, geological and physiographical formations and delineated areas that constitute the habitat of threatened species of animals and plants and natural sites of value from the point of view of science, conservation or natural beauty. It includes private and publicly protected natural areas, zoos, aquaria and botanical gardens, natural habitat, marine ecosystems, sanctuaries, reservoirs etc.
Most of the natural sites all around the world are facing brunt of increasing anthropogenic pressures which has already affected them adversely. Hence, large scale efforts are required to develop conservation strategies in order to protect and safeguard these natural resources for our current and upcoming generations. The practice of conserving Natural Heritage aims at creation, conservation and eco-restoration of environmental assets. Several innovative solutions have been used on various issues pertaining to different fields such as lake and wetland conservation, rivers and water issues, sustainable agriculture, geo-heritage, landscapes conservation, biodiversity and habitats, environmental planning and restoration of landscapes to name a few.
A four – day workshop is designed to provide an insight to such methods and strategies of conserving Natural heritage along with some important lessons and case studies from experts and guest speakers. This will enable the participants to learn about various conservation parameters and methodologies.
Learning Objectives:
- Acquainting the participants with current issues and challenges in conservation of Natural Heritage
- Expediting the ground work, on-site observations and analysis while taking up Nature Conservation Projects.
- Application of the key approaches and techniques in Natural Heritage conservation
- Familiarizing participants with latest developments and important highlights in the field.
Speakers
The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charges:
INR 4,800 + 18% GST
- 10% concession for INTACH members and IHA Alumni
- 20% concession for Students
[This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, refreshments, lunches, field visits, tools etc.]
Registration Contact:
Ms. Jaya Upreti
ihaprogram@gmail.com
Heritage Regulations and Byelaws (Offline) (16-17 January 2023)
Aim
This two day course aims to develop an understanding of the need and implication of heritage regulations and byelaws in the heritage sector.
CONTENT
Heritage legislations in India were prepared around the 20th century and the same policies are followed even in the 21st century. These legislations addressed the issues faced of that time, most of which needed to be updated. Taking note of this, in 2010 National Monuments Authority (NMA) was formed under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010. One of the primary roles of NMA was to prepare heritage byelaws for prohibited and regulated areas of each centrally protected and managed sites. This helped in breaking the blanket rule of the Act, 1958 and historic sites began to have separate byelaws for their protection. Along with this many local bodies like Municipal Corporations have prepared their own regulations for safeguarding and protection of heritage at micro level.
In this course participants will gain knowledge of heritage regulations and byelaws, their need and preparation. They will further understand the role of NMA for the preparation of heritage byelaws and the legal regulations formed by local bodies for protecting and managing the heritage sites, such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad and so on.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the participants should develop an understanding of
- List heritage regulations and byelaws by national and local authorities.
- Discuss the role of heritage regulations and byelaws in India
- Prepare framework of heritage byelaws
Speakers
The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charge:
Rs. 2,400 + 18% GST
- 10% Discount for INTACH members and Alumni
- 20% Discount for Students
[This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, refreshments, field visits, tools etc.]
Contact:
Academic enquiries:
Ms. Sneha Kishnadwala
cp2.iha@gmail.com
Registration and administrative enquiries:
Ms. Jaya Upreti
ihaprogram@gmail.com
Research Methods and Techniques:Data collection, interpretation and analysis
Aim
This two-day course aims at introducing the participants to skills, learning tools and techniques, for collecting and analysing / interpreting qualitative and quantitative data.
CONTENT
The two-day course on Research Methods and Techniques will establish the importance of scientific and systematic inquiry. The course will identify the tools for designing research strategically, for a focused understanding of how to collect and process data and information, and create an informed output. It will inculcate analytical and inductive thinking and demonstrateapproaches towards investigation on a specific theme (s).The qualitative and quantitative methods of research will be discussed theoretically and through case examples of research conducted in the field of heritage.
Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this course the participants would be able to:
- Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research design.
- Discuss the processes involved in data collection and its analysis
- Give examples for application of research methods in the field of heritage.
Course Days
- 5th-6th January 2023
Attendance
Students/participants will be expected to complete a minimum of 75% of the course, in order to get the certificate at the end of the course. Online participants need to keep their cameras switched on all the time in order to be marked present.
Speakers
The course will be taught by the invited guest speakers on specific aspects of thecourse.
Mode of conduct:
- Offline: INTACH, New Delhi
- Online: Zoom
Registration Charge:
For Indian Nationals:
- Online participation: INR 1800 + 18% GST
- Offline participation:INR 2400 + 18% GST
- 10% Discount for INTACH members and Alumni
- 20% Discount for Students
Contact:
For registrations please contact:
Ms Jaya Upreti
Office Assistant
ihaprogram@gmail.com
For further enquiries please contact
Ms. Amruta Vaidya
Research Assistant
res1.iha@gmail.com
Documenting Natural Heritage (Offline) (14-15 November 2022)
Aim
A broad aim of this two-day workshop is to understand the methods for documenting natural heritage.
CONTENT
UNESCO defines ‘natural heritage’, natural features, geological and physiographical formations, and delineated areas that constitute the habitat of threatened species of animals and plants and natural sites of value from the point of view of science, conservation or natural beauty. To conserve nature we must know about it adequately. Several aspects of our natural heritage have not been adequately recorded.
This 2-day workshop on documentation will be a tool for the participants to conduct listing, identification, and recording of natural heritage. It will demonstrate a range of approaches, methods, and technology that are used in documentation for safeguarding natural heritage. There will also be site visits and sessions where participants will gain hands-on experience in documenting natural heritage.
Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of documenting natural heritage
- List the steps in documenting natural heritage
- Apply methods and approaches of recording and analyzing natural heritage in the given context
Speakers
The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charge:
INR 2,400 + 18% GST
- 10% concession for INTACH members and IHA Alumni
- 20% concession for Students
[This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, refreshments, lunches, field visits, tools, etc.]
Contact:
Academic enquiries: Ms. Sneha Kishnadwala – cp2.iha@gmail.com
Registration and administrative enquiries: Ms. Tanya Sujan – ihaprogram@gmail.com
Decoding World Heritage (Online/Offline) (16 November 2022)
Aim
On 16 November 2022, the World Heritage (WH) Convention coined by UNESCO will complete its 50 years. The aim of the course is to understand the WH Convention of 1972. It would also involve examining the convention and its approach and how it has evolved over time in the Indian context.
CONTENT
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration, what makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located’.
UNESCO
In this course, the participants will be introduced to some of the key aspects of the WH, WH Convention, Operational Guidelines, the nomination and inscription in the WH list. Through discussions with and inputs from various WH experts, the participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of World Heritage. They will collectively debate about the threats being posed to it and its future.
Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Outline the WH Convention (1972) and the nomination criteria of WH
- Discuss the aspects of WH in the context of India
Speakers
The course will be taught by invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charge:
To attend at INTACH Headquarters, New Delhi
INR 1,200 + 18% GST
[This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, lunches, refreshments, etc.]
To attend Online
INR 900 + 18% GST
[This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, etc.]
Contact:
Academic enquiries: Ms. Sneha Kishnadwala – cp2.iha@gmail.com
Registration and administrative enquiries: Ms. Tanya Sujan – ihaprogram@gmail.com
Documenting Intangible Cultural Heritage (Offline) (28th – 29th November 2022)
Aim
A broad aim of this two-day workshop is to understand the methods for documenting intangible cultural heritage.
CONTENT
India’s intangible cultural traditions have been practiced for years and they have been embodied in various cultures, either in the form of rituals, traditions, customs, craft forms, dance forms, and so on. Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH) does not imply that we should live in the past, but documenting ICH is a movement to revive our roots and encourage continued practices of age-old music, dance and art forms.
In the year 2003, UNESCO also established its ‘Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage’ with the aim of ensuring better protection of important intangible cultural heritages worldwide and the awareness of their significance. Through this collection of the different oral and intangible treasures of humankind worldwide, the programme is aimed to draw attention to the importance of safeguarding intangible heritage, which UNESCO identified as an essential component and as a repository of cultural diversity and of creative expression.
This two-day workshop on documentation will be a tool for the participants to conduct listing, identification, and recording of ICH. It will demonstrate a range of approaches, methods, and technology that are used for the documentation of ICH. There will also be site visits and sessions where participants will gain hands-on experience in documenting ICH.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of documenting ICH
- Recognize the role of communities and practitioners in documenting ICH
- List the steps in documenting ICH
- Apply methods and approaches of recording and analyzing intangible cultural heritage in the given context
Speakers
The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charges:
10% concession for INTACH members and IHA Alumni
20% concession for Students
[This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, refreshments, lunches, field visits, tools etc.]
Contact:
Academic enquiries: Ms. Sneha Kishnadwala – cp2.iha@gmail.com
Registration and administrative enquiries: Ms. Tanya Sujan – ihaprogram@gmail.com
Community-Led Conservation (Online) (22 November 2022)
Aim
A broad aim of the course is to discuss the issues related to participationand encouragement of stakeholders and communitiesfor conservation in India. Itwill introduce some of the key philosophical issues, practical and management challenges which arise in this process.
CONTENT
People in communities, use their socio-cultural understanding and interact with the environment accordingly. In this manner they become the ‘carriers’ of cultures and traditions. These characteristics developed by a community are a part of the value systemof their habitat, making every community unique in its own way. Acourse is designed to create awareness and realization about how conservation needs community participation is key to heritage conservation. Further, the course will discuss about the various aspects such as understanding and interpretation of meanings involved in heritage – tangible and intangible, by the local communities; their traditional knowledge and practices applied by communities for the safeguarding of their heritage; and indigenous approaches to conservation.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Identify the values and meanings that communities assign to heritage
- discussthe importance of community participation in conservation
- explain approaches and philosophies related to community led conservation
Speakers
The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
REGISTRATION FEES
Rs. 900/-+18% 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 more information, contact us on: ihaprogram@gmail.com
Heritage, Climate Change and Environmental Impact: Methods and Approaches (27-28 October 2022)
Aim
The broad aim of the CPD is to understand the methods and approaches to engage with the interrelationships of heritage, environment, and climate change.
CONTENT
The CPD will introduce the concepts of heritage, environment, and climate change in the age of urbanization. Heritage elements are in a vulnerable condition, mostly so that it is constantly exposed to the environment. In addition to this, the threat of climate change has the power of making a significant impact on it.
Hence it becomes crucial to look at it from a unique standpoint that takes into account the assessment of environmental impact and the impact of cultural and social practices in urban and rural India etc.
The course discusses how environmental elements, heritage, and climate change dynamics affect each other and form a unique array of interrelations.
Learning objectives:
The participants of the course will be
- Introduced to the interrelationships between cultural practices, environment, and climate change
- Encouraged to start thinking critically about the issues related to heritage and the environment
- Imparted basic knowledge of the approaches to integrate nature and culture in sustainable development
- 10:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Speakers
The course will be taught by eminent guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Course Fees
Rs. 1800 + 18% GST
Concessional charges:
- 10% less for INTACH members and employees
- 20% less for students with valid student card.
The participants will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course. Kindly register as soon as possible as we have limited seats available on a first come first serve basis.
Contact:
Academic enquiries: Ms. Smita Babar – pras1.iha@gmail.com
Registration and administrative enquiries: Ms. Tanya Sujan – ihaprogram@gmail.com
Documenting Arts and Material Heritage (10 – 12 October 2022)
Aim
A broad aim of this 3-day workshop is to introduce the participants to the methods and techniques for documenting arts and material heritage.
CONTENT
Documentation of the arts and material heritage is the textual and visual records and data collected during the inspection of an object. It includes records of the object’s condition (condition assessment), the treatment done to the object, and details on the object’s past and present environment. Documentation becomes like an information bank for the object for the future researcher, curator, or conservator.
This 3 – day workshop will train the participants to identify the decay and deterioration in wooden, paper objects, and easel paintings. There will be a hands-on session with the INTACH Conservation labs to learn the various methods and techniques required for documenting arts and material heritage, with focus on wooden, paper objects, and easel paintings.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- To apply specialized skills for documenting wooden, paper objects, and easel paintings;
- Identify decay and deterioration in wooden, paper objects, and easel paintings.
Speakers:
The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charge:
INR 3,600 + 18% GST
[This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, refreshments, field visits, tools etc.]
Contact:
Academic enquiries: Ms. Sneha Kishnadwala – cp2.iha@gmail.com
Registration and administrative enquiries: Ms. Tanya Sujan – ihaprogram@gmail.com
Documenting Heritage using Digital Technologies (13 – 14 October 2022)
Aim
A broad aim of this 2 day workshop is to introduce the participants to the methods for documenting heritage using digital technologies.
CONTENT
Digital documentation has become an important tool to record of heritage. With the newer infrastructural developments, global issues such as climate change, and considerable developments in technology and digital tools, there are techniques that can be used for documenting historical buildings and sites. These have also during the years significantly improved, leading to a better standard of documenting using digital technologies.
This 2-day workshop on documenting heritage using digital technologies introduces participants to the various methods that are used for documentation. It will demonstrate a range of approaches, methods, and technology that are used for a scientific understanding, and documentation of architectural heritage such as; 3D Scanners, LiDAR technology, Geographic information systems (GIS), thermal scanning photogrammetry, and so on. There will also be a demonstration of GIS, 3D scanners, and a practical hands-on session on photogrammetry.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between various digital technologies for documentation of heritage sites;
- Apply skills of photogrammetry to document architectural heritage.
Speakers:
The course will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the course.
Registration Charge:
INR 2,400 + 18% GST
[This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, refreshments, field visits, tools, etc.]
Contact:
Academic enquiries: Ms. Sneha Kishnadwala – cp2.iha@gmail.com
Registration and administrative enquiries: Ms. Tanya Sujan – ihaprogram@gmail.com
Introduction to Heritage Studies: Tools and Perspectives ( 16 – 18 August 2022 )
Aim
The aim of this course is to introduce the theoretical basis for understanding, interpreting and conserving natural and cultural heritage.
CONTENT
The course will first provide a brief understanding of heritage, the role of INTACH and its divisions, and an introduction of the PG Diploma and INTACH Certificate in Heritage Studies. It will later introduce participants to various skills that are required as prerequisite learning to enroll for the Post Graduate Diploma and INTACH Certificate in Heritage Studies. These skills include observation, working with historical sources, interacting with communities, reading various kinds of technical drawings used for documenting and intervening in heritage, and curating content relating to heritage in visual and literary forms to reach out to diverse stakeholders.
Learning Objectives
The objective of the course is to:
- Provide an insight into INTACH and its divisions
- Develop skills for heritage by:
- Using historical and social methods
- Approaching fieldwork
- Building narratives
- Understanding drawing
Speakers
The workshop will be taught by the staff at INTACH and invited guest speakers on specific aspects of the workshop.
Registration
For Indian Nationals: Rs. 3,600 + 18% GST
- 10% Discount for INTACH members and Alumni
- 20% Discount for Students
For Non – Indian nationals: USD 150/-
[This includes registration fee, delegate pack, any handouts for the course, refreshments, field visits, tools etc.]
Sustainable Development and Heritage (September – October 2022)
Aim
The aim of this Certificate Course is to understand the concept and approaches to Sustainable Development and Heritage in an Indian context. The course will cover international approaches, case studies and programmes on sustainable conservation, climate change and universal accessibility for heritage sites.
CONTENT
“A city as a theatre of human arts, where every part of the city grows with time, integrating the past with present” – Aldo Rossi.
Heritage has a crucial, structural role within the urban development process:
Creating social cohesion/ stimulating growth/reducing poverty/ fostering socio-economic regeneration/ increasing the density of urban cores and containing the anarchic spread of new buildings/ enhancing tourism benefits by preserving cultural resources as a fundamental asset of long-term tourism development/ strengthening social fabric and enhancing social well-being/ enhancing the appeal and creativity of regions.
We must take up the challenge of conserving this fragile, non-renewable resource for the benefit of current and future generations. Culture and cultural heritage should be declared the “4th pillar” for sustainable development. – ICOMOS 17GA: “Heritage as a Driver of development”; ICOMOS Resolution 18GA 2014/37.
The course will provide an insight into the vital role of cultural heritage within the sustainable development process. The 11.4 target of the SDGs is the key element for culture and heritage in the overall SDGs. The discussions will focus on actions such as advocacy, awareness raising, building partnerships, case studies, good practices etc. on this subject. The course will discuss the cultural policies by UN and local authorities in India, and focus on various global issues, historic dilemmas of conservation and heritage as a tool for Sustainable development in India.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Define sustainability and sustainable development goals,
- Illustrate the role of cultural and natural heritage in combating global issues.
- Outline the challenges of heritage conservation and revitalization of settlements through sustainable development,
- Demonstrate the need for policies pertaining to culture in Indian context.
FOCUS AREA OF THE COURSE
- Sustainable Development
- Heritage as a tool to support growth
- Cultural Policy and its application
- SDG Toolkit
- Role of Urban Local Bodies and International organizations for realization of SDGs
MODE OF ASSESSMENT
Towards the end of the course, participants will be assessed on their reflection on the topic, critical thinking, involvement and participation at a seminar. It will be moderated by one of our lecture speakers.
COURSE DAYS
There will be 6 days of classes in this certificate course and will be held during September 2022 – October 2022.
Nature-Culture Linkages (September – October 2022)
“A city as a theatre of human arts, where every part of the city grows with time, integrating the past with present” – Aldo Rossi.
Aim
The aim of this Certificate Course is to develop an understanding of the importance of the linkages between natural and cultural heritage.
CONTENT
Natural elements contribute to the evolution of cultural elements, and the study of its integration has become crucial for heritage conservation and sustainable development. Identifying and examining the linkages between the natural and cultural heritage act as effective measures in the evolving field of heritage conservation.
This course will participants to understand the complexities involved in the exploration of nature-culture linkages in the context of heritage sites in India. The course will discuss key aspects of natural heritage and architectural heritage, and the linkages between them.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Relate with the integration of cultural and natural heritage and its conservation,
- Illustrate the use of community-based approaches of sustainable and responsible conservation through case studies,
- Examine examples of environmental impact assessment.
FOCUS AREA OF THE COURSE
- Linkages of natural and cultural heritage
- Traditional knowledge systems
- Conservation of natural heritage
- Sustainable and responsible development
- Biodiversity and environmental impact
MODE OF ASSESSMENT
Towards the end of the course, participants will be assessed on their reflection on the topic, critical thinking, involvement and participation at the seminar. It will be moderated by one of our lecture speakers.
COURSE DAYS
There will be 6 days of classes in this certificate course and will be held during September 2022 – October 2022.
Heritage and Risks (November 2022 – January 2023)
Aim
The aim of this Certificate Course is to understand the impact of risks, disaster, conflicts and pandemic on heritage, along with the aspects related to its preparedness, resilience, mitigation and recovery.
CONTENT
The world is facing new challenges continuously in terms of both natural and man-made disasters. The episodes of floods, heavy rainfall, cyclones, earthquakes, fires, terrorism cause immeasurable damage to cultural heritage in the form of architectural heritage sites, tangible and intangible artefacts and even the traditional socio-economic settings. Risk-preparedness is identified as a critical part of ensuring the wellbeing of heritage. Risk analysis and mitigation for cultural sites have become more essential in order to ensure optimal conditions for extending their life.
The course will address risk assessment, possibilities and limitations of technical adaptation and retrofitting of historic buildings to withstand disasters and ethical aspects of possible conflicts between the urgent protection of people and the protection of cultural property. The importance of risk preparedness can be summed up in the statement below.
“World Heritage properties and heritage sites in general are exposed to the impacts of natural and man-triggered
catastrophic events, which threaten their integrity and may compromise their value. The loss or deterioration of these outstanding properties has severely negative impacts on local and national communities, both because of their cultural importance, and because of their socio-economic value”. – UNESCO Convention
The course will also help participants to recognise the impact of pandemic with respect to cultural tourism and its impact on heritage. Participants will gain an insight on the impact of various types of risks and disasters faced by cultural, natural, arts and material heritage.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Interpret the various risks to natural and cultural heritage,
- Illustrate through case studies preparedness, immediate response and recovery to disasters for cultural and natural heritage,
- Prepare risk management plans for cultural and natural heritage.
FOCUS AREA OF THE COURSE
- Preparing cultural heritage from new challenges continuously
in terms of both natural and man-made disasters - Risk assessment, possibilities and limitations of technical
adaptation and retrofitting of historic buildings - Risk analysis and mitigation for cultural sites
- SDG Toolkit
MODE OF ASSESSMENT
Towards the end of the course, participants will be
assessed on their reflection on the topic, critical thinking,
involvement and participation at the seminar. It will be
moderated by one of our lecture speakers.
COURSE DAYS
There will be 6 days of classes in this certificate course and will be held during November 2022 – January 2023.
Research Methodology in Context of Heritage (November 2022 – April 2023)
Aim
The aim of this Certificate Course is to develop a critical thinking approach to understanding, examining and interpreting the issues and complexities related to research, particularly in the heritage sector.
CONTENT
Research is a scientific and systematic search for pertinent information on a specific topic. The course on Research Methodology will establish the importance of scientific and systematic approach to academic inquiry. The course focuses on developing cross-cutting linkages between the themes and disciplines within social sciences, in order to develop a wider understanding of ‘heritage’. It will inculcate analytical and inductive thinking, demonstrate an approach to investigation on a specific theme, and promote the development of data organizational skills.
The course will identify the tools for designing a research strategically, for a focused understanding of how to process data and information and create an informed output. A critical component of the course will be on how to address plagiarism, citation and referencing. It intends to develop a specialized approach and skills for wider and relevant reading, critical insight, reflective thinking, academic writing, expanded vocabulary, and structured approach towards a reliable, solid and impactful research.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Develop an argument and research idea relevant to the
field of heritage, - Formulate a methodology to conduct the research,
- Evaluate and analyse the literature around the research idea,
- Demonstrate the application of appropriate data collection
and analysis techniques, - Apply an appropriate style of writing including references and in-text citations.
FOCUS AREA OF THE COURSE
- Introduction to significant and meaningful research.
- Understanding on how to conduct research on heritage
matters. - Understanding on how to structure one’s research.
- Developing a core multi-disciplinary dialogue in the context
of heritage structure. - Evolving a holistic and integrated habit of critical thinking.
- Using techniques of appreciation and criticism as an
underlying tool in research.
MODE OF ASSESSMENT
By the end of the course, participants will be asked to
submit a paper and will be assessed on their reflection
on the topic, critical thinking, and involvement. It will be
assessed by one of our lecture speakers.
COURSE DAYS
There will be 12 days of classes in this certificate course
and will be held during November 2022 – April 2023.
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Interpret the values of site and its surroundings,Heritage Economics and Livelihoods (February – April 2023)
Aim
The course aims to interpret built heritage assets as cultural capital and to develop a conceptual framework for determining the economic dimension of cultural assets through creative economies along with the aspect of livelihoods.
CONTENT
Heritage economics is an evolving field with huge potential in terms of sustainable development. The course will discuss the notions of ‘direct’ and ‘indirect’ benefits of cultural heritage sites for visitors, local communities, cultural practitioners and other stakeholders.
The course addresses the concept of ‘creative economy’ whichfocuses on understanding the notions of heritage in relation to economics along with community led approaches to heritage conservation, livelihoods, arts, crafts, and traditions. It facilitates discussion on various ways for generation of economic opportunities linked to these cultural assets in the Indian context. In addition to it, the importance and methods of economic valuation of heritage will be discussed which guide decisions on investments in heritage cities.
The livelihood patterns, adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, incentives for heritage owners and practitioners, branding and project management is explored in detail in the context of heritage economics to ensure an all encompassing understanding of the theme. Further, participants will learn about fundraising, financing and preparing project proposals for funding.
This course will help participants to recognise a new paradigm for urban regeneration and revitalization of heritage towns and cities by placing ‘heritage economies and livelihoods’ at the core of the process.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Examine how cultural heritage can be leveraged for local economic development and its relationship with livelihoods,
- Summarise adaptive reuse as a model for economic growth through case studies
- Design project proposals for fundraising in the heritage sector.
FOCUS AREA OF THE COURSE
- Heritage Economics
- Livelihood and Heritage
- Creative Economy
- Conservation Practice
- Cultural policy and cultural diplomacy
- Arts management
- Fundraising and Financing
MODE OF ASSESSMENT
Towards the end of the course, participants will be assessed on their reflection on the topic, critical thinking, involvement and participation at the SEMINAR. It will be moderated by one of our lecture speakers.
COURSE DAYS
There will be 6 days of classes in this certificate course and will be held during February 2023 – April 2023.
Heritage and Well-being (February – April 2023)
Aim
The aim of this Certificate Course is to understand the relationship of wellbeing and various aspects of heritage.
CONTENT
“The conservation of cultural heritage is not just about the preservation of material things, but rather about safeguarding and sharing heritage for the betterment of people’s lives and the environment” (ICCROM). Heritage conservation and well-being are correlated concepts that must be examined together more closely. Recently, this relationship has been acknowledged as a crosscutting agenda in the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030. The revised UN Sustainable Development Goals have for the first time included cultural heritage, establishing a target of “making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable by strengthening efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.”
It is the investigation of this theme that is vital to the survival of our heritage and the creation of an environment that guarantees well-being, not just as outlined in SDG 3 but referenced in other SDGs as well. It is an important issue for the conservation community and those engaged in the preservation of all aspects of cultural heritage to consider best practice, methods, and strategies of how this may be achieved in such diverse areas as urbanism, water conservation, craft, sustainability, regeneration, parks and green-lands among countless others.
In this course, participants will be introduced to Heritage and its impact on Well-being. Various themes such
as; community, intangible heritage, natural heritage,
architectural heritage, cultural tourism etc. will be
discussed in relation to well-being.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify the various dimensions of wellness,
- Examine the impact of heritage on wellbeing.
FOCUS AREA OF THE COURSE
- Relationship of cultural and natural heritage and well-being
- Impact on community’s well-being through built heritage
- Community, Culture and Conservation
MODE OF ASSESSMENT
Towards the end of the course, participants will be assessed
on their reflection on the topic, critical thinking, involvement
and participation at the seminar. It will be moderated by one
of our lecture speakers.
COURSE DAYS
There will be 6 days of classes in this certificate course and
will be held during February 2023 – April 2023.
