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Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
Follow Flinders
Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 38-hour intensive workshop once-only
Prerequisites
^ = May be enrolled concurrently
1 Admission into GCARCH-Graduate Certificate in Archaeology
1a Admission into MMARCH-Master of Maritime Archaeology
1b Admission into GDPSM-Graduate Diploma in Screen and Media Production
1c Admission into GDPAHM-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management
1d Admission into MAHM-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management
1e Admission into MAHMA-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management [1.5 years]
1f Admission into MSMA-Master of Screen and Media Production [1 year]
1g Admission into GDPMA-Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g))
1a Admission into MMARCH-Master of Maritime Archaeology
1b Admission into GDPSM-Graduate Diploma in Screen and Media Production
1c Admission into GDPAHM-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management
1d Admission into MAHM-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management
1e Admission into MAHMA-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management [1.5 years]
1f Admission into MSMA-Master of Screen and Media Production [1 year]
1g Admission into GDPMA-Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g))
Other requirements
Topic Coordinator approval is required for enrolment in this topic. Students should apply via courseadvice.hass@flinders.edu.au.
Enrolment not permitted
ARCH8305 has been successfully completed
Topic description
This topic provides students with direct, practical experience in a variety of advanced archaeological field methods. Digital technologies and geophysical techniques are a focus within this topic. The student will attend a combination of workshops, as well as receive practical hands-on training. The learning focus is on students acquiring the skills they will require to gain employment in field based archaeology.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:
- Develop an awareness of the various components of archaeological field projects, from initial planning to publication
- Introduce and teach the methodological, technical and practical underpinnings of archaeological fieldwork
- Develop archaeological fieldwork skills
- Develop written and oral communication skills and the ability to work successfully in a group
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major elements of field based archaeological research
- Demonstrate an awareness of the range of surveying and geophysical techniques available, and demonstrate competency in basic archaeological surveying techniques
- Demonstrate an awareness of the complexity of archaeology report writing, basic report writing skills and the ability to critique archaeological field and survey reports
Key dates and timetable