Postgraduate Course: Archaeological Illustration (PGHC11060)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Postgraduate (History, Classics and Archaeology) |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This 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 of 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)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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 equivalent to a 4000 word essay |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Gordon Thomas
Tel: (0131 6)50 2383
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Course secretary | Ms Rosie Edwards
Tel: (0131 6)50 3782
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