Teaching Workshop: Archeological Drawing
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The archaeological drawing teaching workshop fulfills technical-professionalizing training of students enrolled in the degree course in Cultural Heritage Sciences, providing them with basic tools for archaeological drawing of artefacts. Main goal of the lab is to allow students to find employment as a designer of archaeological finds at museums and superintendencies.
Expected learning outcomes
The teaching workshop teaches students how to draw archaeological artefacts (ceramics, metal and lithic tools).
Lesson period: Second semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
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Lesson period
Second semester
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2021/22 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
Classes will focus on the theoretical knowledge of rules and guidelines used in the edition of archaeological contexts and on the practical skills used for archaeological surveys; other topics include reproduction of 1:1 scale drawings, digital and manual (with ink) polishing, information about thesis or scientific publications drafting.
Prerequisites for admission
Because of its basic nature, the course does not require students to have any previous drawing skills. All the methodological tools necessary to develop the ability to draw archaeological artefacts will be provided throughout the course. Basic knowledge of ancient pottery categories is considered a preferential prerequisite.
Teaching methods
Classes will be divided into a first theoretical-practical introduction that will touch upon the history of studies and the main methods of graphic reproduction currently used and a more substantial practical section in which each student will get to use the proper tools for technical drawing in order to fully develop the necessary skills to draw both intact vases and pottery sherds.
The lab activity is open to a maximum of fifteen enrolled participants.
The lab activity is open to a maximum of fifteen enrolled participants.
Teaching Resources
The following publications can serve as learning support:
-A. De Laurenzi, Introduzione al disegno della ceramica romana, CNAP manuali, 2006.
-AA.VV., Introduzione allo studio della ceramica in archeologia, Centro Editoriale Toscano sas, 2007.
-M. Pennacchioni, Metodologie e tecniche del disegno archeologico - Manuale per il disegno dei reperti archeologici, All'insegna del Giglio, 2004.
-A. De Laurenzi, Introduzione al disegno della ceramica romana, CNAP manuali, 2006.
-AA.VV., Introduzione allo studio della ceramica in archeologia, Centro Editoriale Toscano sas, 2007.
-M. Pennacchioni, Metodologie e tecniche del disegno archeologico - Manuale per il disegno dei reperti archeologici, All'insegna del Giglio, 2004.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning assessment will occur through the review of the practical activity within the whole course.
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Recalcati Marta
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Lesson period
Second semester
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2021/22 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Students will be able to find all the information to access the lessons, any changes to the program and any changes to the reference material (any bibliography, etc.) on the Ariel website of the laboratory at the beginning of the 2nd semester.
Students will be able to find all the information to access the lessons, any changes to the program and any changes to the reference material (any bibliography, etc.) on the Ariel website of the laboratory at the beginning of the 2nd semester.
Course syllabus
Classes will focus on the theoretical knowledge of rules and guidelines used in the edition of archaeological contexts and on the practical skills used for archaeological surveys; other topics include reproduction of 1:1 scale drawings, digital and manual (with ink) polishing, information about thesis or scientific publications drafting.
Prerequisites for admission
Because of its basic nature, the course does not require students to have any previous drawing skills. All the methodological tools necessary to develop the ability to draw archaeological artefacts will be provided throughout the course. Basic knowledge of ancient pottery categories is considered a preferential prerequisite.
Teaching methods
Classes will be divided into a first theoretical-practical introduction that will touch upon the history of studies and the main methods of graphic reproduction currently used and a more substantial practical section in which each student will get to use the proper tools for technical drawing in order to fully develop the necessary skills to draw both intact vases and pottery sherds.
The laboratory is open to a maximum of 15 students.
The laboratory is open to a maximum of 15 students.
Teaching Resources
The following publications can serve as learning support:
-A. De Laurenzi, Introduzione al disegno della ceramica romana, CNAP manuali, 2006.
-AA.VV., Introduzione allo studio della ceramica in archeologia, Centro Editoriale Toscano sas, 2007.
-M. Pennacchioni, Metodologie e tecniche del disegno archeologico - Manuale per il disegno dei reperti archeologici, All'insegna del Giglio, 2004.
-A. De Laurenzi, Introduzione al disegno della ceramica romana, CNAP manuali, 2006.
-AA.VV., Introduzione allo studio della ceramica in archeologia, Centro Editoriale Toscano sas, 2007.
-M. Pennacchioni, Metodologie e tecniche del disegno archeologico - Manuale per il disegno dei reperti archeologici, All'insegna del Giglio, 2004.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning assessment will occur through the review of the practical activity within the whole course.
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Bentivegna Alfonso
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Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Depending on health emergency, further information will be provided about the workshop.
Course syllabus
During the workshop, the students will use their technical instruments (graph paper, rulers, triangles, calipers..) to draw different kind of materials: starting with pottery sherds, they will also learn how to sketch complete forms, glass fragments, metal objects and stone pieces. At the end of the lessons, we will also introduce the use of digital programs to transform pencil drawings into tables and plates for publications.
Prerequisites for admission
Being a practical workshop, the students will learn how to draw different kinds of archaeological materials during every lesson.
Teaching methods
Drawing lessons will be theoretical and practical. The first ones will explain how and why drawing archaeological materials is useful to research, while the following ones will be focused on different kinds of materials.
Teaching Resources
Bibliography:
- Avilia Filippo, Il disegno del reperto archeologico (I Quanto Basta della Libreria Archeologica, 1), Monte Compatri 2009.
- De Laurenzi Angelina, Introduzione al disegno della ceramica romana (CNAP Manuali, ssupplemento n. 0 di Gradus), Firenze - Pisa 2006.
- Pennacchioni Massimo, Metodologie e tecniche del disegno archeologico. Manuale per il disegno dei reperti archeologici, Sesto Fiorentino 2004.
- Avilia Filippo, Il disegno del reperto archeologico (I Quanto Basta della Libreria Archeologica, 1), Monte Compatri 2009.
- De Laurenzi Angelina, Introduzione al disegno della ceramica romana (CNAP Manuali, ssupplemento n. 0 di Gradus), Firenze - Pisa 2006.
- Pennacchioni Massimo, Metodologie e tecniche del disegno archeologico. Manuale per il disegno dei reperti archeologici, Sesto Fiorentino 2004.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Methodology, techniques, procedures and abilities in drawing materials will be tested throughout the workshop.
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