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Archaeological Illustration (U00195)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : HCA-3-Allius

This course is not solely about drawings and does not aim to teach students to become expert in draughting, surveying or photography. It does aim to introduce them to some of the complexities surrounding the visual presentation or archaeological material and to teach them the value of visual material, how to assess it, create it and use it. Visual presentation in archaeology covers a wide range of formats from the drawing and photography to museum display, conference exhibition or site presentation. Most of these aspects are covered in the course.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Archaeology 2A and 2B

? Costs : None.

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Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
07/01/2008 16:10 17:00 Room G.UM(M), Old High School Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 16:10 17:00 Central
Lecture Thursday 16:10 17:00 Central

? Additional Class Information : N.B. Timetable is arranged annually; the above times apply to 2007/8

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

A knowledge and understanding of:
- the history and development of archaeological illustration;
- basic methods employed in the printing and production process;
- drawing conventions and standards for the illustration of small finds;
- the use and production of maps, charts and diagrams;
- the essentials of good graphic design;
- the role of landscape archaeology and basic land survey techniques;
- public presentation issues including restoration and reconstruction of sites and artefacts; computer graphic design and internet design.

Assessment Information

Coursework (2 practical projects) 40%; examination 60%.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 Hons 2 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Patricia Storey
Tel : (0131 6)50 2501
Email : Pat.Storey@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Gordon Thomas
Tel : (0131 6)50 2383
Email : Gordon.Thomas@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.arcl.ed.ac.uk/arch/degreecourse.html

School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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