The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor's Degree Program in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage includes a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage. This program aims to provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge in the conservation and restoration of buildings, monuments and sites of historical and cultural importance.
The curriculum usually covers main themes such as
Basic Concepts and History: Definition, history and importance of cultural heritage, basic principles of conservation and restoration and development of this field in historical perspective.
Architecture and Building Knowledge: Architectural features of historic buildings, building materials, structural components and how these structures have changed over time.
Materials Science and Conservation Techniques: Conservation and restoration techniques for different building materials (stone, brick, wood, metal, glass, etc.), causes of material deterioration and how to prevent it.
Cultural Heritage Management: Management, policies and legal regulations of cultural heritage, institutions and legislation related to the protection of cultural heritage at national and international level.
Restoration and Repair Projects: Hands-on experiences in real restoration and repair projects, project planning, implementation and evaluation processes.
Archaeology and Conservation: Conservation of archaeological finds, conservation principles and techniques, archaeological site management.
Practical Studies and Workshop Classes: Hands-on work in the field and laboratory, workshop classes designed to provide students with real-world experiences.
Project Management and Planning: Management of restoration projects, budget planning, project management tools and techniques.
Ethics and Sustainability: Ethical approaches to cultural heritage conservation, sustainable conservation and restoration practices.
The program also aims to provide students with critical thinking, problem solving and project management skills specific to their field. Courses are delivered using a variety of educational methods such as seminars, workshops and field trips. Students both increase their theoretical knowledge and have the opportunity to apply this knowledge in real-world situations. This program offers an interdisciplinary, comprehensive and hands-on education for students who wish to specialize in the field of cultural heritage conservation and restoration.