AR2405 - Rock Art Field School

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

The Rock Art Field School provides students with an introduction to the study of art, images and symbols encountered in an archaeological context. Focussing on rock art this subject will provide an overview of a variety of approaches, including: theoretical approaches to art in the archaeological record; the value and significance of rock art to archaeological research; the value and significance of rock art to indigenous peoples; challenges in rock art research; the ethics and practice of rock art recording and publication. Practical exercises, conducted at a number of rock art sites, will include discussion of potential fieldwork approaches, survey techniques and constraints. The subject will involve additional costs to cover fieldwork expenses.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.

Learning Outcomes

• develop an appreciation of the indigenous and archaeological values of rock art sites;
• develop an awareness of the ethical and practical issues that must be addressed in rock art research;
• provide students with the basic skills required to record rock art sites.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

AR3124 and AR3405 and AY2030 and AY3030 and AY5030

Availabilities
, , Study Period 8
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Non-standard start/end 31-Jul-2005 to 14-Oct-2005
Face to face teaching 31-Jul-2005 to 05-Aug-2005 (Intensive field trip to special sites followed by assessment submitted in the first half of Teaching Period (Sem) 2.)
Coord/Lect:	aajbc.
Contact hours:	40 hours
Assessment:	(25%); (35%); (40%).
Restrictions:	Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.