Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)
Module ARCH3501: ARCHAEOLOGICAL ILLUSTRATION
Department: ARCHAEOLOGY
ARCH3501: ARCHAEOLOGICAL ILLUSTRATION
| Type | Tied | Level | 3 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Not available in 2005/06 | Module Cap | 10. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | CFG0 |
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| Tied to | F400 |
| Tied to | F402 |
| Tied to | LF64 |
| Tied to | LMV0 |
| Tied to | VF14 |
Prerequisites
- Archaeological Method and Theory (ARCH2121) OR Professional Training (Techniques of Archaeological Fieldwork) (ARCH2102).
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- This constitutes one of a group of modules designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of core professional techniques related to the recording and analysis of classes of primary archaeological materials, and thus develop skills required for their analysis and interpretation.
- To enable the student to develop a practical knowledge and critical understanding of plans, maps, sections and the depiction of archaeological objects in visual form.
Content
- To develop a practical knowledge and critical understanding of archaeological objects, maps, and to be able to prepare work of a high standard for publication.
- The module will cover: Illustration of artefacts.
- Drawing maps using computer software.
- Critical studies of published illustrations.
- Display and paste-up techniques.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module the student will have: developed a sound knowledge of archaeological illustration, and of the potential and limitations of such techniques.
- gained direct experience of a field of importance to professional practice.
- developed communication and presentation skills through preparation of a portfolio of material.
Subject-specific Skills:
- To gain core skills pertaining to one or more classes of archaeological techniques
Key Skills:
- To develop competence in a range of transferable skills gained by direct experience in illustrating archaeological materials
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- TEACHING & LEARNING: Lectures; practicals, self-guided learning
- ASSESSMENT: Portfolio including exhibition
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 2 | 1 Per Term | 1 Hour | 2 | |
| Tutorials | 2 | 1 Per Term | 0.5 Hours | 1 | |
| Practicals | 11 | 1 Per Week | 2 Hours | 22 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 175 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Portfolio | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Portfolio of work | equivalent to 4,000 words | 67% | |
| Exhibition of work | equivalent to 2,000 words | 33% | |
Formative Assessment:
None.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University