NEW COURSES – SUMMER 2024

The UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage introduces two new summer courses open to all students, professionals, and the general public.  During the summer, UCLA opens its doors to current UCLA students, visiting college students, high school students, international students, and working professionals from around the world.  We welcome you to join this community that appreciates diverse global perspectives and invite you to learn through our prestigious summer programs.

Course Titles:

CLT HTG 30 Caring for Black History: The Preservation of African American Cultural Heritage, and

CLT HTG 25 Saving our Cultural Heritage – are Technology and Sustainability the Answer?

Who can enroll?

These 4-credit undergraduate-level courses are available to anyone interested in learning more about cultural heritage preservation.   All are welcome to enroll (members of the public, museum professionals seeking professional development, undergraduate students, etc.).  Applicants do not need to be currently enrolled at UCLA or any other institution.    

Registration Information: 

The courses will be offered through UCLA Summer Sessions 

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These courses are open to everyone – current UCLA students, visiting college students, high school students, international students and working professionals from around the world!

Course Fees:

Please Click Here to visit the UCLA Summer Sessions Financial Page for Fees, Payment, and Financial Aid Information.  The fee for each summer course is calculated based on the unit value the course carries and the per-unit fee rate, which varies by UC student status.  


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


CLT HTG 30 CARING FOR BLACK HISTORY: The Preservation of African American Cultural Heritage

Credits: 4

Dates: June 24 – Aug 2, 2024

Mondays & Wednesdays

Time: 10:00am – 12:05pm

Location: UCLA Campus – Cotsen Institute of Archaeology

Augusta Savage with her sculpture Realization

The course will cover efforts to preserve African American cultural heritage from both within Black communities and in the wider American cultural heritage field.  How the preservation of physical items and histories is linked to American values will be discussed, connecting cultural heritage conservation to social movements.  Course material will begin with 19th century efforts taken on by African American themselves to preserve their own history, and will extend to current campaigns both within and outside of Black communities.  The roots of current diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges in cultural heritage professions will be uncovered.  Students will play a part in the preservation of cultural heritage through hands-on projects with African American cultural items.  They will also connect the material with local, Los-Angeles based community preservation efforts. 

Instructor:

Anya Dani (she/her) is an objects conservator specializing in community-based conservation.  She is currently the Director of Community Engagement and Inclusive Practice/Lecturer at the UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage where she develops collaborative projects focused on preserving Black cultural heritage.  She is also a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), and a co-founder of the Black Art Conservators Group.  Previously, Anya has worked as a conservator for the Stanford University Archaeology Collections, the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. 

For questions about this course please contact Anya Dani at anyadani@ioa.ucla.edu

CLT HTG 25 SAVING OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE: Are Technology and Sustainability the Answer?

Credits: 4

Dates: Aug 26 – Sept 13, 2024

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

Time: 9:30am – 12:10pm

Location: Getty Villa in Malibu

Abu Simbel Temples

We will explore the impact of climate change, global conflicts, digital technology, and the need for sustainability on the conservation of cultural heritage around the world. How do we face these challenges while taking into consideration the principles, ethics, and international doctrines pertaining to our artworks, monuments, cities, and communities? The vital role environmental issues and community play on cultural heritage preservation will be examined.  Several case studies highlighting these challenges include the Abu Simbel temples in Egypt, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome, the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor in the USA, the city of Palmyra in Syria, and Mark Rothko’s Murals at Harvard University.

Several case studies highlighting these challenges will be explored A field trip will be arranged to a museum or site in the Los Angeles area and class will be held at the Getty Villa in Malibu.

Instructor:

Alice Boccia Paterakis is a Cultural Heritage Conservation professional who has stewarded the protection of the archaeological heritage in numerous countries for several decades. Among her numerous roles she has served as Director of Conservation for the Athenian Agora Excavation of the American School of Classical Studies in Greece and currently is Director of Conservation for the Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology in Turkey. She has lectured for the UCLA/Getty Interdepartmental Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage since 2018. Alice has published widely in the field and is a Fellow of the International Institute for Conservation (IIC), the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), and the American Academy in Rome (FAAR 2000).

For questions about this course please contact Alice Boccia Paterakis at apat@g.ucla.edu