This module covers the range of skills associated with methods of management on conservation projects in the built environment. The module will consider how projects are procured in the conservation industry and how these various procurement methods work in practice. Project management techniques, including the use of project management packages will be covered, as will the practicalities of resourcing a project in historic building conservation.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
The module will be taught by lectures to introduce topics and guide students in directed reading in preparation for workshop discussion and seminars sessions. Group and individual tutorials will be held as necessary to provide 'feed-forward' advice in relation to the formative tasks set and to the development of work for summative assessment. Field visits will be organised to show students historic buildings in situ and to reinforce knowledge of concepts introduced during lecture sessions and support practical work respectively. Students will be encouraged to develop a range of appropriate recording strategies for the data presented on field visits.
Appropriate learning technologies, such as Canvas, will be used to provide access to a range of support materials and where appropriate, facilities such as on-line discussion boards may be utilised.
The virtual learning environment (VLE) Canvas acts as the main online location and portal for course and School information and news. Course Materials such as handbooks, module guides, timetables and information on talks programmes, lectures and events are all accessible through the VLE.
All courses running in partnership with Kingston School of Art offer students free access to the online video tutorial platform Lynda.com. This provides a wide range of subjects to choose from, many with downloadable exercise files, including software tutorials covering photography, graphics, web design, audio and music, CAD and Microsoft Office software, as well as courses on Business and Management skills.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | Lectures (presentation) Tutorials (small group) Workshops (large group) Site visits (to support learning) | 76 |
| Guided independent study | Applied reading, preparation for lectures, tutorials, site visit, keeping a sketchbooks, preparation and completion of assessments and including practical experience on placement or at the student's place of work. | 224 |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Assessment will be through coursework. Students will develop a portfolio of work to show their understanding of project management and procurement as applied to historic fabric. The portfolio will include case studies, examples of practical exercises and activities undertaken and critical reflection on the application of project management techniques to a given conservation project.
In addition to the formal assessment noted above, students will be strongly encouraged to maintain informal records of field visits. Though not formally assessed, these records will form the basis for tutorial discussions, where feedback and feedforward will be provided.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1. Show an understanding of different procurement routes | Portfolio |
| 2. Demonstrate an understanding of project management and visualisation software and apply it to a conservation project scenario | Portfolio |
| 3. Undertake survey reports and plan and implement a maintenance programme accordingly | Portfolio |
| 4. Develop a specification and then price remedial works required on a simple conservation project | Portfolio |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Coursework | 100% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS a requirement that the element of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
Douglas, J. (2010) Building Surveys and Reports. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing
Emmitt, S. and Yeomans, D.T. (2008) Specifying Buildings. 2nd edition. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
Cobb, A. T. (2006) Leading Project Teams. London: Sage
Cook, B. and Williams, P. (2009) Construction Planning, Programming and Control. 3rd ed. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Kloppenborg, T. J. (2012) Contemporary Project Management: Organise, Plan, Perform. 2nd ed. New York: South-Western, Cengage Learning
Fewings, P. (2012) Construction Project Management: An Integrated Approach. London: Routledge
Gardiner, P. D. (2005) Project Management: A Strategic Approach. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Details of further reading will be supplied within the Module Guide issued at the start of the Teaching Block.