| CODE | ARC2047 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Principles of Archaeological Illustration and Photography | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Classics and Archaeology | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | A core element of archaeological practice depends on the appropriate documentation of archaeological sites and artefacts normally discovered by excavation. Drawing has been the been the principal medium for the recording of archaeological sites and artefacts since the Renaissance. It was supplemented by photography in the middle of the nineteenth century. An understanding of the techniques involved in archaeological illustration and photography are essential tools for any research project in archaeology. This study-unit consists of both classroom-based and practical sessions. Lectures covering the history and theory of archaeological drawing and photography set the context for the practical sessions which they precede. The practical sessions ensure the implementation of techniques learned in the first part of the unit. Study-unit Aims: The aims of the study-unit are to train undergraduates in Archaeology in the history, theory and techniques of archaeological illustration and photography. Further aims include the introduction of students to practical experience in illustrating archaeological objects as well as photographing sites and artefacts. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Define the principles that underpin the documentation of archaeological sites (including standing buildings) and artefacts; 2. Discern the minimum standards required for the publication - in paper or digital format - illustrations and photographs of archaeological sites and artefacts; 3. Recognize the workings of a digital SLR camera; 4. Transform photographs and pencil scale-drawings of artefacts into publishable illustrations through the use of the appropriate image processing software. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. Produce scale drawings and photographs of a variety of archaeological artefacts, including whole pots, diagnostic pottery sherds, lithics, metal, and glass objects; 2. Expand and improve basic computing skills related to graphic and image processing software; 3. Experience of the preparation of a portfolio of drawings and photographs to publishable standards for inclusion in dissertations and specialist reports. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Dorrell, P. G. (1989) Photography in Archaeology and Conservation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. - Griffiths, N., Jenner, A. and Wilson, C. (1991) Drawing Archaeological Finds: a handbook. London: Archetype. - Martingell, H. and Saville, A. (1988) The Illustration of Lithic Artefacts: A Guide to Drawing Stone Tools for Specialist Reports. Association of Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors - Warda, J. (ed.) (2008) The AIC Guide to Digital Photography and Conservation Documentation, 2nd Edition. American Institute of Conservation |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Study-unit: ARC2015 or ARC2125 | ||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Practicum | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Maxine Anastasi Timothy Gambin |
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