Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
5 x 8-hour practicals per semester
Prerequisites
1 Admission into GCARCH-Graduate Certificate in Archaeology
1a Admission into GDPSM-Graduate Diploma in Screen and Media Production
1b Admission into MSM-Master of 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]
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f))
Other requirements
Topic Coordinator approval is required for enrolment in this topic. Students should apply via courseadvice.hass@flinders.edu.au.
Enrolment not permitted
ARCH8516 has been successfully completed
Topic description

This topic builds upon students' previous knowledge to provide training in a range of advanced field methods. The topic will contain some lecture and workshop content, but will mostly be directed towards teaching students hands-on technical skills.

Educational aims

This topic aims to:

  • Develop advanced field skills associated with the practice of archaeology and cultural heritage management in Australia and overseas
  • Further develop students' knowledge of ethical practice in archaeology
  • Advance students' familiarity with theoretical, methodological and political issues in archaeological research
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

  1. Accurately and appropriately record sites, artefacts and landscapes at an advanced level
  2. Undertake research with communities in an ethical and culturally appropriate way
  3. Understand the diverse techniques used in archaeological site and artefact recording, management, and conservation
  4. Appropriately record, store, and disseminate findings relating to archaeology
  5. Record and document the fieldwork process to an acceptable professional standard