arc3mta objects, things,
OBJECTS, THINGS, & ARTEFACTS (A): MANAGING AND RECORDING
ARC3MTA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the field and laboratory management and analysis of archaeological artefacts in Australia through the detailed study of stone artefacts. The subject features practical hands-on classes focusing upon the identification of materials, the recording and analysis of artefacts, and the cataloguing and management of archaeological assemblages. Students will learn industry standards of best practice for artefact handling, cataloguing, and data management, as well as engaging with the theoretical underpinnings of material culture and what that tells us about humanity.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNicola Stern
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have completed 180 credit points, and must be admitted in the ABARC, ABA, SZAS, AZAHS, LZCOMA, LWLAT and have completed ARC1THJ, ARC1CIV, ARC2DIG and ARC2LAN; OR require subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
The Archaeologist's Field Handbook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBurke, Morrison, & Smith
Year2017
Edition/Volume2nd edition
PublisherAllen & Unwin
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Archaeology in Practice: A Student Guide to
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBalme & Patterson
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWiley Blackwell
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola Stern
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Online quizzes (1200 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Laboratory Exercises (1200 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO6, SILO7 |
Written essay (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |