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ARCO2107: Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology

2023 unit information

This Unit explores the sculpture, built environment (architecture, wall-painting, mosaics), and pottery of Greece and Rome across a 1, 000 year period between 750BC and the 3rd century AD. Hands-on tutorials in the Chau Chak Wing Museum provide students with the wonderful opportunity to handle and work directly with ancient Greek and Roman artefacts in the University's collection.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Archaeology

Code ARCO2107
Academic unit Archaeology
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level of Archaeology or 12 credit points at 1000 level of Ancient History or 6 credit points at 1000 level of Archaeology and 6 credit points 1000 level of Ancient History or ARHT1001 plus 6 credit points at 1000 level of Archaeology or Ancient History
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. 1. Demonstrate a firm understanding of the framework of development evidenced by Greek and Roman sculpture, architecture, wall-painting, mosaic and ceramics between 750BC and the third century AD.
  • LO2. 2. Understand relevant archaeological approaches and methodologies utilised in the study of ancient sculpture, architecture, wall-painting, mosaic and ceramics.
  • LO3. 3. Apply theoretical knowledge to practical contexts, particularly through first-hand investigation of Greek and Roman artefacts in the Chau Chak Wing Museum.
  • LO4. 4. Demonstrate an ability to work interactively with others in the tutorial context.
  • LO5. 5. Demonstrate an improved capacity to access, organise and communicate knowledge and a considered opinion in written and spoken English.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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