HIP 125
Introduction to Historic Preservation (3)
The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the various aspects of the field of historic preservation, including history, theory, planning, advocacy, law, surveying, adaptive use, advocacy, etc. Students will develop an understanding of these topics and how each is used in the field; they will investigate historical and contemporary attitudes towards "history" and how these attitudes influence preservation planning and restoration today; and they will develop a personal preservation ethic through discussion of preservation theory.
HIP 210
Materials and Methods (3)
Students will become acquainted with construction and finish materials used in both historic and contemporary construction. Students will become acquainted with restoration methods underway in workshops, studios, and on job sites. Under the guidance of master carpenters, glaziers, masons, decorative artists, and other professionals, students are introduced to various restoration methods. Proper protection, tool care and usage, job site mobilization, scaffolding, and rigging are covered.
HIP 220
Architectural Drawing (3)
This studio class is intended to equip the student with the terminology, knowledge, and drafting skill required to record and create basic floor plans and elevations. Upon completion, students will know how to take field measurements and produce a scale drawing using conventional architectural nomenclature and technique.
HIP 225
Architectural History (3)
This course surveys the history of Western architecture from Classical Greece and Rome, through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Neoclassical period, Victorian, and Modern. Upon completion, students will demonstrate skill in identifying styles and element using correct architectural terminology. Fieldwork is incorporated.
HIP 260
CAD (3)
This class uses architectural design software in order to produce and modify architectural drawings. Upon completion, students will demonstrate the ability to execute a floor plan and an elevation using computer-aided design. Prerequisite: ID 120.
HI 290 or HP/HI 490
World Sacred Landmarks (3) or Cleveland Sacred Landmarks (3)
Study of historic places of worship including the styles, elements, symbolism, relationship to the community and meaning. Field trips to sacred landmarks and their documentation will be a focus, in order to treat these structures as both historic landmarks and subjects for historic preservation methods. As part of the minor in Sacred Landmarks, the Sacred Arts Inventory Project of the Catholic Diocese, and the Center for Sacred Landmarks, students may substitute formal documentation of stained glass windows for a portion of the coursework.
HIP 325
American Architecture (3)
This course surveys the 400 years of American architecture, beginning with the Colonies in the 17th century and concluding with the present. Students will understand high-style and vernacular architecture in America and demonstrate the ability to identify styles, understand construction and materials, and societal values. Field study will be an important aspect of the class.
HIP 345
Furniture History (3)
The goal of this class is to enable students to identify styles of furniture and furnishings in Europe and America from Classical Greece to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the modern periods and students will be able to match appropriate furniture with any architectural style or building form.
HIP 355
Cleveland Architecture (3)
Students will read about and visit buildings in Cleveland and the neighboring communities. In addition to knowledge about Cleveland, students will gain an understanding of midwestern architectural forms and variations, including vernacular styles. Prerequisite: HIP 225 or 325.
