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Undergraduate Course: Archaeological Illustration (ARCA10014)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaArchaeology Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.arcl.ed.ac.uk/arch/degreecourse.html Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: ( Archaeology 2A: Ancient Europe (ARCA08010) AND Archaeology 2B: The Ancient Near East (ARCA08011)) OR ( Archaeology 2A: Reconstructing the Past (ARCA08008) AND Archaeology 2B: Understanding Past Societies (ARCA08009)) OR ( Archaeology 2A: Scotland before History (ARCA08013) AND Archaeology 2B: Archaeology in Action (ARCA08012))
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting students should have at least 3 Archaeology courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  17
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 11:10 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Friday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Room 2.36, School of HC&A, Doorway 4, Teviot Place
No Exam Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  1
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 11:10 - 13:00
First Class Week 1, Friday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Room 2.36, School of HC&A, Doorway 4, Teviot Place
No Exam Information
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 (3 practical projects) 100%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Gordon Thomas
Tel: (0131 6)50 2383
Email: Gordon.Thomas@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Sarah Larios
Tel: (0131 6)50 2501
Email: sarah.larios@ed.ac.uk
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