Course: Preservation, evidence and documentation of archaeological finds 1

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Course title Preservation, evidence and documentation of archaeological finds 1
Course code KHI/4DEA1
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vostrovská Ivana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures on laboratory processing, conservation and restoration. Practices with archaeological pottery finds. Basic treatment of the pottery, conservation and restoration, description of assemblages and digital processing of archaeological data in database software (e.g. Museion).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Training in job and motor Skils, Grafic and Art Activities
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 13 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Acquiring practical experience with the processing of archaeological material and museum registers.
Knowledge of techniques in laboratory processing of archaeological artefacts and samples. Gaining skills in - conservation and restoration of archaeological pottery and museum registers.
Prerequisites
The basic overview in the archaeological cultures in the Central Europe.

Assessment methods and criteria
Analysis of Activities ( Technical works), Systematic Observation of Student

Activity in seminar lessons, fulfillment of assigned tasks, individual work, parallel tuitions with lecturer.
Recommended literature
  • Benešová, J. a kol. (2011). Konzervování a restaurování kovů: ochrana předmětů kulturního dědictví z kovů a jejich slitin. Brno.
  • Págo, L. (1985). Úvod do muzejní konzervace. Brno.
  • Žalman, J. a kol. (2002). Příručka muzejníkova II.. Praha - Brno.
  • Žalman Jiří a kol. (2002). Příručka muzejníkova I. Tvorba, evidence, inventarizace a bezpečnost sbírek v muzeích a galeriích. Praha - Brno.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Archeology (2019) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter