Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 3-hour seminar weekly
Enrolment not permitted
ARCH3001 has been successfully completed
Topic description
This topic introduces students to the nature and problems of recording, dating and interpreting prehistoric rock art. Examples will be drawn not only from Australia, but from Europe, North America and Southern Africa.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:
- provide an overview the major forms of archaeological art and their geographic and chronological distribution
- address the ability of art studies to document changes in human behaviour, technology, economy and ideology
- identify the major techniques used in the archaeological study of art
- develop critical responses to theory and evidence
- explore the ethical dimensions of studying Indigenous cultural materials
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will have:
- obtained an overview of the major forms of archaeological art and their geographic and chronological distribution
- obtained an understanding of the ability of art studies to document changes in human behaviour, technology, economy and ideology
- become familiar with the major techniques used in the archaeological study of art
- developed their critical thinking skills
- demonstrated an increased awareness of the ethical dimensions of studying Indigenous cultural materials
- developed some of the skills that are important at university and in the workplace, such as communication skills and the ability to work in groups
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2020 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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