Module ARCH3501: ARCHAEOLOGICAL ILLUSTRATION

Department: Archaeology

ARCH3501: ARCHAEOLOGICAL ILLUSTRATION

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 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.
• Critical studies of published illustrations.
• Display and paste-up techniques, including photography and use of photographic software.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module the student will have: developed a sound knowledge of archaeological illustration, and specific photographic techniques, 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.

• To gain core skills pertaining to one or more classes of archaeological techniques

• Undertaking independent study, research and problem-solving.
• Preparation and effective communication of data and interpretations in written and visual form.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The module is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals and self-guided learning.
• It is assessed through a portfolio of work, which assesses the development of communication and presentation skills and an exhibition panel.
• Lectures will ensure the effective communication of key information and theoretical ideas, supported by reading lists and written summaries of follow-up notes posted on DUO, enabling students to gain up-to-date knowledge, as well as guidance on further reading.
• Tutorials will focus on discussion and feedback between tutors and students in small groups, in a relatively informal learning environment, enabling students to enhance, discuss, question and receive feedback on their knowledge and to gain experience in oral communication and collaborative group-work.
• Practical classes involve demonstrations and hands-on exercises using archaeological materials and facilities, undertaken in small to medium sized groups.
• Self-guided learning comprises personal study, research, revision and evaluation associated with classes and assignments; guided by lecturers, tutors and reading lists of specialist books, articles and web-sites.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

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