The School of Architecture is pleased to announce its 16th annual summer program of short courses devoted to the conservation of our cultural heritage.
This program offers fifteen days of classes with noted experts from Southern California and the United States. Taken together the courses act as a general introduction to the field of historic preservation. In addition to examining the history and philosophy of the preservation movement as it has evolved during the past century, lectures and field trips to historic sites throughout the Los Angeles area will introduce students to a broad range of legal, economic, aesthetic and technical issues associated with the documentation, conservation and interpretation of historic structures, landscapes and communities. Among sites to be visited and studied are the Gamble House, Rancho Los Alamitos, the Broadway Historic District and the Getty Conservation Institute. This course has been designed for students, design professionals, community leaders, established preservationists, planners and developers seeking to place their practice within a contemporary context.
Classes may be attended individually or in sequence and can be taken for credit towards the USC School of Architecture’s Graduate Programs in Historic Preservation or as AIA Continuing Education units.
Students wishing to take the summer course for credit will be charged full university tuition and must be enrolled by June 30 in order to assure a place in the program. Because several field trips will be visiting sensitive historic sites, enrollment in these classes may have to be limited. Priority will be given to students enrolling in the program for credit or those taking the entire sequence of classes not for credit, but also enrolled by June 30. Others will be admitted based upon the date that their application is received.
Faculty Include:
Ken Breisch - Director, Historic Preservation Programs, USC
Ken Bernstein - Director of Preservation Issues, Los Angeles Conservancy
Edward R. Bosley - Director, The Gamble House
Susan Brandt -Hawley - Principal, Brandt -Hawley and Zoia, Attorneys at Law
David D. Charlebois - California Waterproofing and Restoration
Fran Gale - Adjunct Professor , University of Texas
Christopher Gray - MRICS, Director, GBG-US Inc.
Melvyn Green - Structural Engineer, Melvyn Green and Associates
Brian Grogan - Photography & Preservation Associates
Peyton Hall, FAIA - Principal, Historic Resources Group
Arlen Heginbothan - Assistant Curator of Decorat ive Arts and Sculpture, J. Paul Getty Museum
Christy Johnson McAvoy - Principal, Historic Resources Group
Francois LeBlanc - Head, Field Projects, Getty Conservation Institute
Trudi Sandmeier - Broadway Initiative Coordinator, Los Angeles Conservancy
Pamela Seager - Executive Director , Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation
Kelly Sutherlin McLeod, AIA - President , Kelly Sutherlin McLeod Architecture, Inc.
Martin Eli Weil, AIA - Principal, Mart in Eli Weil & Associates
The Complete Program
Monday, July 14 - Wednesday, July 30 $1500 (not for credit)
This program offers fifteen days of classes with noted experts from Southern California and the United States, which, taken together, are intended to act as a general introduction to the field of historic preservation. In addition to examining the history and philosophy of the preservation movement as it has evolved during the past century, lectures and field trips to historic sites throughout the Los Angeles area will introduce students to a broad range of legal, economic, aesthetic and technical issues associated with the documentation, conservation and interpretation of historic structures, landscapes and communities.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PRESERVATION
Monday, July 14 - Saturday, July 19 $725
Although classes may be taken individually, this six-day sequence of lectures is intended as a basic introduction to the field. These classes will look at the identification, designation and protection of cultural resources as currently practiced in the United States and abroad.
Individual Courses
INTRODUCTION
Monday, July 14 - Wednesday, July 16 $400
This three-day introduction to heritage conservation, will examine the history and philosophy of historic preservation, and introduce students to basic concepts, guidelines, methods and technologies currently being used to preserve, rehabilitate and restore cultural artifacts, buildings, districts and landscapes in the United States and abroad. They also serve as an overview for those enrolled in the entire sequence or those who wish to take an additional selection of classes.
PRESERVATION ECONOMICS
Thursday, July 17 $150
This course will examine current economic incentives available for the rehabilitation of historic structures and the role of historic preservation in the revitalization of communities. Lectures will take students through the federal tax process and examine the California Mills Act.
PRESERVATION LAW AND PLANNING
Friday, July 18 $150
This class will look at legal and political strategies for protecting historic resources in California. Topics covered will include federal, state, and local preservation legislation, including discussions of Section 106 review, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and the crafting of effective local historic preservation ordinances.
HISTORIC SITE DOCUMENTATION
Saturday, July 19 $150
Every preservation project must be founded upon solid research and documentation. In addition to a review of National Register criteria, historic resource survey methodology and Historic American Building Survey (HABS) guidelines for drawing and photography, geographic information systems (GIS) and the latest remote sensing technologies will be demonstrated.
MATERIALS CONSERVATION
Monday, July 21 -Thursday, July 24 $400
Fran Gale and Ken Breisch will lead a hands on workshop that examines the essential characteristics of materials commonly encountered in restoration projects and lay out guidelines for developing conservation, restoration and replication strategies. This course will include a visit to the Getty Conservation Institute.
STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE
Thursday, July 24 $150
Enhancement of life safety systems and structural integrity are essential considerations in the rehabilitation of historic buildings, especially in California. Topics covered in this session will include structural analysis of historic buildings, seismic retrofitting, fire safety systems and use of the State Historical Building Code.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SUPERVISION
Friday, July 25 $150
Contract documents for the rehabilitation of existing historic buildings differ significantly from those needed for new construction. This course examines the latest CSI draft specifications for preservation projects and other issues related to the preparation of working drawings and a discussion of special considerations that must be addressed when supervising work on historic properties.
INTERPRETING CULTURAL LANDSCAPES
Saturday, July 26 $150
This session will introduce students to the concept of historic and cultural landscapes, and will look closely at some of the latest interpretive strategies being developed in these areas of historic preservation. Case studies, such as Manzanar National Historic Site, will be employed to explore the multiple layers of meaning that can be derived from the study of historic resources within their broader contexts.
HISTORIC SITE MANAGEMENT: THE HOUSE MUSEUM
Monday, July 28 $150
This session, which will be led on site by Ted Bosley, Executive Director of the Gamble House in Pasadena, will offer guidance for those responsible for a museum or historic site. Topics will include documentation and curatorship, housekeeping and repairs, security, disaster preparedness, emergency response and potential funding sources.
PERIOD INTERIORS AND FURNISHINGS
Tuesday, July 29 $150
Martin Weil will discuss conservation techniques used to preserve, rehabilitate and reconstruct historic interiors while incorporating modern safety systems and conveniences. Techniques will be explored for identifying original architectural details, furnishings, colors and finishes and developing appropriate procedures for their treatment.
HISTORIC SITE INTERPRETATION
Wednesday, July 30 $150
In addition to the preservation and maintenance of historic sites, interpretation is one of the most significant and yet difficult aspects of historic site management. This session will explore ways of interpreting the meaning and history of significant places to diverse communities with widely differing perspectives on our shared historical past. This session will be held at Rancho Los Alamitos in Long Beach.
(Please note that this program may be subject to change)
Unless noted in the individual descriptions or notified otherwise, classes will be held in the Gin D. Wong, FAIA Conference Center, Harris Hall on the University of Southern California campus.
Registration begins at 8:30 am. Classes normally run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Parking is available on campus for $8 per day.