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/5DEA1
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 unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Peřinová Markéta
  • 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 - 5 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 25 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

Participation in the introductory tutorial - 1 hour: introduction to the content and method of study of the course. Participation in the ongoing tutorial: 4 exercises devoted to selected activities within the course. Consultations - at least two consultations at the beginning and during the semester: determination of the individual study procedure and assignment of tasks. Additional ongoing consultations are possible, as needed by the student. Students can choose the form of consultation with teachers, either in person, via email, or via online platforms. Study progress is monitored by assigning a series of tasks in Moodle, which students must complete between consultations.
Recommended literature
  • Benešová, J. a kol. (2011). Konzervování a restaurování kovů: ochrana předmětů kulturního dědictví z kovů a jejich slitin. Brno.
  • Kalábková, P. - Jankovičová, P. - Lenhart, Z. Demus - dokumentace a evidence muzejních sbírek. Představení modulu Demus01 Archeologie. In: Macháček, J. (ed.): Počítačová podpora v archeologii 2, 18-29. Brno. 2008.
  • Págo, L. (1985). Úvod do muzejní konzervace. Brno.
  • Žalman, J. a kol. (2002). Příručka muzejníkova II.. Brno.
  • Žalman Jiří a kol. (2002). Příručka muzejníkova I. Tvorba, evidence, inventarizace a bezpečnost sbírek v muzeích a galeriích. Brno.


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