Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
On Campus
1 x 1-hour lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour practical weekly
Online
1 x 1-hour online lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour online tutorial weekly
1 x 1-hour lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour practical weekly
Online
1 x 1-hour online lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour online tutorial weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into GCARCH-Graduate Certificate in Archaeology
1a Admission into GCMA-Graduate Certificate in Maritime Archaeology
1b Admission into GDPMA-Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology
1c Admission into MSM-Master of Screen and Media Production
1d Admission into MMARCH-Master of Maritime Archaeology
1e Admission into MSMA-Master of Screen and Media Production [1 year]
1f Admission into MSMI-Master of Screen and Media Production [1.5 years]
1g Admission into MMARCHA-Master of Maritime Archaeology [1.5 years]
1h Admission into MAHM-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management
1i Admission into MAHMA-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management [1.5 years]
1j Admission into GDPAHM-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j))
1a Admission into GCMA-Graduate Certificate in Maritime Archaeology
1b Admission into GDPMA-Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology
1c Admission into MSM-Master of Screen and Media Production
1d Admission into MMARCH-Master of Maritime Archaeology
1e Admission into MSMA-Master of Screen and Media Production [1 year]
1f Admission into MSMI-Master of Screen and Media Production [1.5 years]
1g Admission into MMARCHA-Master of Maritime Archaeology [1.5 years]
1h Admission into MAHM-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management
1i Admission into MAHMA-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management [1.5 years]
1j Admission into GDPAHM-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j))
Enrolment not permitted
ARCH8011 has been successfully completed
Topic description
The topic will provide students with the theoretical and practical training necessary for practising archaeology underwater. Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of the basics of underwater archaeological techniques including the underwater environment, specialised equipment, search and survey, site formation processes, recording, and excavation. Students should expect to learn the basic methods in identifying and recording underwater archaeological sites as well as the latest advances in underwater technology.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:
- Provide students with the theoretical and practical training necessary for conducting archaeology underwater
- Introduce students to the basics of underwater archaeological techniques
- Present students with opportunities to apply their practical and interpretive skills during problem-solving exercises
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
- Outline the process of conducting archaeology underwater and the distinction between working underwater and on land
- Demonstrate and apply the practical skills for identifying and recording underwater archaeological sites
- Apply technical and interpretive skills acquired during the topic to future research projects
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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