ARCH8801 Archaeological Field Methods

2017

4.5

1 x 37.5-hour intensive workshop once-only

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 MSM-Master of Screen and Media Production
1d Admission into GDPAHM-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management
1e Admission into MAHM-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management
1f Admission into MAHMA-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management [1.5 years]
1g Admission into MSMA-Master of Screen and Media Production [1 year]
1h 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 or 1h))

Topic Coordinator approval is required for enrolment in this topic. Students should apply via courseadvice.hass@flinders.edu.au.

ARCH8305 has been successfully completed

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.

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

It is expected that on completion of this topic students will be able to demonstrate:

• an understanding of the major elements of field based archaeological research

• an awareness of the range of surveying and geophysical techniques available, and demonstrate competency in basic archaeological surveying techniques

• an awareness of the complexity of archaeology report writing, basic report writing skills and the ability to critique archaeological field and survey reports