A survey and capabilities analysis of traditional and innovative heritage interpretation delivery methods. Extensive practice in the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of quality personal and nonpersonal interpretive experiences for selected guest groups in selected settings. A survey of the existent interpretive programming of selected corporations, institutions, and agencies. Practice in the development and proposal of comprehensive interpretive programs for organizations. The course deals with problems in dating historic structures.
Analysis is based on style, construction methods, and detailing.
Students learn through slide lectures, field trips, and term projects how to evaluate buildings for architectural significance. Explores current approaches to community development in the context of downtown commercial revitalization. Particular emphasis is given to the use of historic preservation planning as a strategy for downtown revitalization. Components of a downtown preservation plan to be reviewed include history, urban design, architecture, economics, implementation and preservation law, and public policy. GHPR 530 or GEOG 553 .