ARCH8803 Indigenous Australian Archaeology Field School A

2016

4.5

1 x 2-week field trip per semester

1 Admission into GCSM-Graduate Certificate in Screen and Media Production
1a Admission into GDPSM-Graduate Diploma in Screen and Media Production
1b Admission into MSM-Master of Screen and Media Production
1c Admission into GCARCH-Graduate Certificate in Archaeology
1d Admission into GDPARCH-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology
1e Admission into MARCH-Master of Archaeology
1f Admission into GCCHM-Graduate Certificate in Cultural Heritage Management
1g Admission into GDPCHM-Graduate Diploma in Cultural Heritage Management
1h Admission into MCHM-Master of Cultural Heritage Management
1i Admission into GDPAHM-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management
1j Admission into MAHM-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management
1k Admission into MAHMA-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management [1.5 years]
1l Admission into MSMA-Master of Screen and Media Production [1 year]
1m Admission into MSMI-Master of Screen and Media Production [1.5 years]
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m))

Topic Coordinator approval required for enrolment in this topic

1 of ARCH3305, ARCH3310, ARCH8306 has been successfully completed

This topic builds upon students' existing knowledge of recording Indigenous sites, places and landscapes, including aspects of site survey, mapping, significance assessment, conservation issues and photography, and in some years may include an excavation component.

The topic will be run in co-operation with Indigenous representatives from the host community. Indigenous participation will ensure that students are exposed to Indigenous methodologies as well as conventional Western approaches. Seminars will be presented during the field school exploring Indigenous culture, heritage management and archaeology.

Fees will be charged to cover such things as transport, accommodation and food depending on the location of the field school.

Students should consult the topic coordinator before enrolling.

This topic aims to:

• develop advanced recording, excavation and analysis skills associated with the practice of Indigenous archaeology in Australia

• further develop students' knowledge of ethical practice in Indigenous archaeology

• advance students' familiarity with theoretical issues relating to Indigenous culture and heritage

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

• accurately and appropriately record Indigenous artefacts, sites, places and landscapes at an advanced level

• undertake research with Indigenous communities in an ethical and culturally appropriate manner

• demonstrate an understanding of the diverse techniques and methods used by archaeologists and Indigenous people in recording Indigenous artefacts, sites, places and landscapes

• record and document the fieldwork process to an acceptable professional standard