Class Schedule June 6 - July 15, 2011

Mondays and Wednesdays 8.30am - 1.30 pm

This class is open to all students, regardless of major, and no previous artistic or scientific background is required.

LISTED IN THE “HCC Fall 2011 Registration Booklet” page 19. As:

ART 155 Victory Theater, A Case Study: Introduction to the Restoration of Historic Buildings 3 Credits
21372 ART 155 .20 Victory Theater, A Case Study Studio MW 8:30am-1:30pm runs 6/06-7/15

Details:
The class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM from June 6th thru July 15th. (This schedule is flexible for those individuals auditing this class for no credit)

To Sign Up:
Go to the Admissions office in the “Frost” building (room 221) on the main campus at HCC and ask to register for  this class -
“ART 155: An Introduction to the Restoration of Historic Buildings.”  

You can also sign up for the class on-line by filling out an application at http://www.hcc.edu/admissions/apply.html or call 552 2321 for help
(Note that this class is also listed in the HCC Summer/Fall, 2011 registration booklet on page 19)

For more details about the class, the syllabus and the instructor please visit www.vitekkruta.com or call Vitek at 413 539 0385

Grading and Attendance Policies:
Regular attendance is required of each student, and 3 or more unexcused absences will negatively affect a student’s grade. In addition, students must complete all in-class and homework assignments in order to achieve a passing grade. Students are responsible for all class assignments and homework regardless of missed class sessions. Failure to complete all assignments by the end of the semester will also negatively affect the student's final grade.

References and Resources:   (There is no required textbook)

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the techniques and procedures that lead to the preservation and restoration of historic buildings. Working on site at the Victory Theater in downtown Holyoke, students will collect and analyze samples and evidence that will be used to recreate the original look of the historic site. Students will be shown methods used in preservation of decorative painting, murals, plaster, gold leaf and faux finishes and learn about the documentation process involved in the recovery of original designs, colors, and architectural features. Students will also learn about the rolls of Historic Commission and other affiliated public and private agencies that are working to complete the preservation.

This class is open to all students, regardless of major, and no previous artistic or scientific background is required.Instructional Objectives
-            To build the student's interest in preservation of our cultural heritage.
-            To expand the definition of historic preservation.
-            To deepen the understanding of the preservation process.
-            To demonstrate the techniques used in restoration of historic buildings.
-            To demonstrate the scientific discipline that’s part of the artistic process.
-            To improve both the technical and conceptual abilities of the student.
-            To push the limits of each student's creative and analytic thinking.
-            To create a portfolio that will be a valuable reference for future work in the field of            restoration and historic preservation, applied arts and design.

Course Curriculum:
1. The course will be a hands-on experience, working on-site as well as in the classroom.     
2. Learning chemical and mechanical techniques for analyzing samples and evidence of from the original artifacts.
3. Learning to create documentation and labeling systems using digital imaging and drawing. This step is instrumental for successful communication between architects, contractors, investors and institutions such as the State Historic Commission or local Historic Society.
4. We will explore the tools and materials used to understand the type of materials used throughout the lifetime of the building.
5. Colors or finishes, designs or metallic finish such as gold leaf or silver leaf will be identified and organized in to time charts reflecting the improvements, repairs or remodeling of the building.
6. Artistic renderings based on the findings will be used to recreate the original look of periodic color schemes and provide the samples for the actual restoration and recreation of the originals.
7. Students will also meet with representatives of different parties working on the restoration project to understand their concerns as the project progresses.