SCIENTIFIC STRATEGIES IN CONSERVATION SCIENCE

The course proposes a general view of the conservation of Cultural Heritage, with particular reference to the architectural heritage, considering the material aspects, the interactions with the indoor and outdoor environment and the use of the heritage (fruition). The survey methodologies for assessing the state of conservation of cultural heritage (CH) are presented, and materials and methods for conservation are analysed in relation to the most current approaches, including aspects of compatibility and sustainability. Practical exercises (case studies) will be proposed, with particular reference to issues related to coastal cities.

The course will provide a theoretical and practical basis on methodological aspects and good practices in the conservation of cultural heritage, with a special focus on architectural heritage. The student will learn to critically evaluate current methods of intervention, also considering aspects such as sustainability of the intervention and compatibility with the building and the environment. The course will provide specific tools to develop interdisciplinary research on the conservation of Cultural Heritage and to propose specific projects for the conservation of heritage in different environmental conditions.

Analytical chemistry, geology, methodologies and technologies for the conservation and intervention of natural and artificial stone, Knowledge of diagnostic techniques and material characterization

The course includes lectures and seminars on topics related to cultural heritage conservation, given by international experts and coordinated by the lecturer.

Publications will be uploaded in Moodle:
Laura Falchi,Debora Slanzi , Eleonora Balliana , Guido Driussi , Elisabetta Zendri, Rising damp in historical buildings: A Venetian perspective, Building and Environment 131 (2018) 117–127
Cristina Sabbioni, Climate Change and its impact on Cultural Heritage, Cultural Heritage and Tourism Bruxelles, 2012
Rob P.J. van Hees, Silvia Naldini , Jose Delgado Rodrigues, Plasters and renders for salt laden substrates , Construction and Building Materials 23 (2009) 1714–1718
J. Delgado Rodrigues , A. Grossi, Indicators and ratings for the compatibility assessment of conservation actions , Journal of Cultural Heritage 8 (2007) 32-43
Zendri, Elisabetta; Falchi, Laura; Izzo, Francesca Caterina; Morabito, Zeno M.; Driussi, Guido, A review of common NDTs in the monitoring and preservation of historical architectural surfaces in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE, vol. on line version, pp. 987-1004 (ISSN 1558-3066)
Srinivas, Hari, "Heritage and Conservation Strategies: Understanding the Justifications and Implications". GDRC Reseaarch Output E-100. Kobe, Japan: Global Development Research Center. Retrieved from https://www.gdrc.org/heritage/heritage-strategies.html on Tuesday, 4 September 2018
Ioannis Poulios, Discussing strategy in heritage conservation: Living heritage approach as an example of strategic innovation, 2014, Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development, 4
G. Zacharopoulou, The renascence of lime based mortar technology. An appraisal of bibliographic study, PACT 55 (1998) 89-114

The final assessment will be conducted orally where the student must demonstrate their knowledge of the topics covered in the course and present them formally. The final grade will be based on the results of the oral examination as well as the evaluation of the laboratory experiences. It is mandatory for students to attend laboratory activities to be eligible for the final examination.
The student's assessment will be given by:
20% evaluation of participation during lectures
80% oral examination on the topics of the lessons
According to Italian University grades system, a 30-point scale will be employed: failing (0 to 17) and passing (18 to 30 cum laude) grades

oral

The marks awarded relate to the following assessments:
A. marks in the 18-22 range will be awarded considering:
- sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics covered and discussed during the lectures;
- limited autonomy in arguing and joining arguments as well as data collected in experimental activities;
- sufficient communication skills and correctness of presentation;
B. scores in the 23-26 range will be awarded considering:
- fair knowledge and ability to understand the topics covered and discussed during the lessons;
- discrete autonomy and ability to argue and combine arguments and data collected in experimental activities;
- discrete communication skills and expository correctness;
C. scores in the 27-30 range will be awarded considering:
- good or very good knowledge and ability to understand the topics covered and discussed during the lectures;
- good or excellent ability to argue and combine arguments and data collected in experimental activities; with the ability to also make autonomous judgements and propose innovative solutions;
- fully appropriate communication skills with an excellent ability to make a critical sense, to use the technical language of the sector and to combine the knowledge acquired with the other subjects (transversal knowledge)
D. Honours will be awarded in the presence of knowledge and understanding not only of the course program but of the cross-cutting knowledge linking the field of Cultural Heritage and on the strength of competent speaking skills.

- lectures;
- group discussions;
- presentations by students
- practice in laboratory

Attendance at the laboratory is compulsory for at least 75% of the sessions; otherwise, students will not be allowed to take the final exam.
Ca' Foscari applies Italian law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding support and accommodation services available to students with disabilities or specific learning disorders. If you have a motor, visual, hearing or other disability (Law 17/1999) or a specific learning disorder (Law 170/2010) and require support (assistance in the classroom, technological aids for taking exams or individualised exams, material in accessible format, note retrieval, specialised tutoring to support your studies, interpreters or other assistance). You can contact the Disability and SLD Office at disabilita@unive.it.