Graphic and Digital Resources
Code: 106854 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2504611 Archaeology | OB | 1 |
Contact
- Name:
- Ermengol Gassiot Ballbe
- Email:
- ermengol.gassiot@uab.cat
Teachers
- Maria de la Paloma González Marcén
- David Rodriguez Anton
- Cesar Carreras Monfort
- (External) Josep M. Puche Fontanilles
Teaching groups languages
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Prerequisites
There are no oficial prerequisits
Objectives and Contextualisation
The subject is part of the Archeology subject (methods and techniques) of the Degree in Archeology. The subject is organized into 2 basic training subjects and 5 compulsory subjects distributed sequentially in the first three years.
The 36 credits aim to provide the technical foundations of research and professional archaeology:
-Introduction to planning and fieldwork methods and techniques in prehistoric and historical archaeology. The archaeological survey. The archaeological excavation. Field recording systems in archaeology.
-Introduction to cabinet work in archaeology. Representation of stratigraphic profiles. Topographic elevations, 3D photogrammetry and LIDAR applications. Drawing and representation of archaeological objects.
- Introduction to the application of quantitative methods in archaeology. Use of data tables. Types of variables: qualitative, ordinal/categorical and continuous. Descriptive statistics and graph creation.
Basic inferential statistics: normality tests, significance tests, correlation, c correspondences and clusters.
-Introduction to the processing, consolidation and laboratory analysis of archaeological materials of different types and chronologies:
-Abiotic materials from historical periods: ceramics in turn, ceramics by hand, decorations from various historical periods.
-Prehistoric abiotic materials: carved and macrolithic lithic industry, handmade ceramics, archaeometallurgy, ornaments...
-Bioarchaeological materials: archaeozoology, archaeobotany and human osteoarchaeology
Learning Outcomes
- KM12 (Knowledge) Analytically classify different movable and immovable archaeological materials and remains.
- KM13 (Knowledge) Apply multidisciplinary techniques and methods to the processing and analysis of archaeological records and materials in laboratory and off-site work: analysis of ceramics, industry, archaeozoology, archaeobotany and osteoarchaeology, digital processing and treatment of archaeological images and data, statistics and quantification.
- SM13 (Skill) Apply the main typological classification systems to archaeological materials from different chronologies, taking into account their morphological characteristics, the materials used and the processes of taphonomic alteration and decay.
- SM15 (Skill) Use technological equipment in field and laboratory work: total stations, binocular loupes and microscopes and imaging equipment.
- SM16 (Skill) Employ the basic procedures for consolidation and preservation of archaeological materials in the laboratory, assessing their suitability and their impact on future analyses of the same materials.
- SM17 (Skill) Use the typical digital and computer equipment and tools for research and professional practice in archaeology in order to represent and order archaeological records (total stations, cameras, specialised software) and to perform analyses of different types of materials (binocular loupes and microscopes, calipers and digital scales, specialised software).
Content
BLOCK 1. Theoretical introduction to archaeological documentation methods.
BLOCK 2. Registration before, during and after archaeological interventions
BLOCK 3. Object drawing: from pencil to digital
Block 4. Introduction to new recording technologies
Activities and Methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Lectures, field trips | 50 | 2 | |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| Tutoring | 10 | 0.4 | |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Preparation of tests and assignments | 75 | 3 |
Methodology
Directed activities:
- Theoretical classes led by teachers with ICT support
- Group work sessions and debates led by the teaching staff. Collective evaluation and discussion of texts or audiovisuals, individual and / or collective presentations and round of evaluations.
- Practical sessions.
-Registration/documentation practices in an archaeological site
Supervised activities:
- Concerted sessions to resolve doubts about the development of the subject. Individual or small group advice on specific subject contents.
- Counselling in small groups for the preparation of presentations and scheduled learning exercises.
Autonomous activity:
- Personal study. Reading texts. Bibliographic information search.
-Writing papers/Preparation of practical exercises for documentation and representation of artefacts and archaeological sites. Preparation of presentations, oral comments and debates
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Assessment
Continous Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance and face-to-face activities | 10% | 5 | 0.2 | KM12, KM13, SM13, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Essays | 40% | 5 | 0.2 | SM13, SM15, SM16, SM17 |
| Written tests | 50% | 5 | 0.2 | KM12, KM13, SM13 |
Assessment modules
The evaluation system is organized into 4 blocks/modules, each of which will be assigned a specific weight in the final qualification:
1. The directed activities will be evaluated through two written tests.
2. Supervised activities will be evaluated through the classroom presentations and activities.
3. Autonomous activities will be evaluated through two writen essays.
Assessment schedule
At the beginning of the course, students will be informed of the specific contents of the assessment modules and their completion / delivery dates.
Requirements to pass the subject
- Attendance at 75% percent of the sessions.
- Presentation / completion of the evaluation modules on the established dates.
- Obtaining an average score of the evaluation modules of 5 or more on a scale of 10, provided that a minimum qualification of 4 has been obtained on a scale of 10 in each of them.
- A student will be considered non-evaluable in the case of non-presentation of one or more modules within the established deadlines or does not attend a minimum of 75% of the theoretical sessions.
Recovery
- Students who have completed / presented the evaluation modules within the established deadlines may be presented for recovery.
- Only the written tests will be recoverable.
Recovery schedule
Recovery dates are set by the Faculty of Letters. These dates have been published on the faculty website since July of the previous year. It is the responsibility of the students to know the date that corresponds to make the recovery of their subject. The last continuous assessment test will be scheduled at least one week beforethe re-evaluation date.
At the time of completion/delivery ofeach assessment activity, the teacher will inform (Moodle, SIA) of the procedure and date of revision of the grades.
In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.
Bibliography
Dibuix arqueològic
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MAS HURTUNA, P. 2015. Dibujo arqueológico de materiales aproximación a sus técnicas, Vessants, arqueologia i cultura SL
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Adkins -Adkins1989:Lesley Adkins i Roy A.Adkins, Archaeological illustration, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Prats 1997:Prats i Domènech, Josep Ma., El Disseny gràfic i el dibuix en arqueologia prehistòrica des de les perspectives de compilació, aplicació i creació , Tesi doctoral dirigida per Eudald Carbonell i Roura. Universitat Rovira i Virgili. Facultat de Lletres. Departament d'Història i Geografia, Tarragona
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Baruffato 2009:Baruffato, A. , Discussione crítica sulla reppresentazione grafica della ceramica, , Padova
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Registre de camp
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GARCÍA SANJUÁN, L.: Introducción al Reconocimiento y Análisis Arqueológico del Territorio. Ariel, Barcelona, 2005.
DOMINGO, I., BURKE, H., SMITH, C.: Manual de campo del arqueólogo, Ariel Arqueología, Barcelona, 2007.
HARRIS, E.C.: Principios de Estratigrafía Arqueológica, Crítica, Barcelona, 1991.
RENFREW, C.; BAHN, P.: Arqueología. Teorías, métodos y práctica. Akal ediciones, Madrid, 1993.
ROSKAMS, S.: Teoría y práctica de la excavación, Crítica/Arqueología, Crítica, Barcelona, 2003.
Bagnolo 2005:Bagnolo, V. , Interpretazione di elementi architettonici: il disegno per modelli applicato al rilievo archeologico, , Cagliari
Medri 2003:Madri, M., Manuale di rilievo archeologico, Roma-Bari
Giuliani 1989:Giuliani, C.F., Archeologia, documentazione gràfica, De Luca Edizioni d’Arte
Pennacchioni 2004:Pennacchioni, M, Metodologie e tecniche del disegno archeologico, , Roma
Medri et alii 1988:Medri, M., Francovich, R., Parenti, D. , La pianta composita nella documentazione e nell'interpretazione dello scavo, Archeologia e restauro dei monumento,
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Andrea i Barbarino 2012:Andrea, A. i Barbarino, M., Modellare lo scavo archeologico: esperienze e tecniche a confronto, Archeologia e Calcolatori. Atti del Workshop Documentare l'Archeologia 2.0. Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna 19 aprile 2012., Firenze
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Software
Specific software will be used that will be indicated in the development of the various blocks.
Free software and software licensed by the UAB
Language list
| Name | Group | Language | Semester | Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 11 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 12 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PLAB) Practical laboratories | 13 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |