WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
This course provides an introduction to the management of Marine Archaeological Projects. The course will provide an insight into some of the factors to be considered when running projects and highlights some of the problems that may be encountered.
Through a series of presentations and some practical exercises, participants will complete the course with an understanding of what is required to design and manage an archaeological project. This will include gaining an overview of the main factors to consider when planning an archaeological project; understanding the legal and safety implications behind undertaking a project management role; understanding the responsibilities of the manager with respect to all aspects of a project, from concept through to final archiving, dissemination and publication. By the end of the course each participant will have completed a couple of practical exercises, including the design of their own plan for a simple archaeological project.
It will also involve some homework to be submitted after the course for extra NAS credits.
WHO'S IT FOR?
The course is aimed at individuals undertaking the NAS Training programme, as well as professional archaeologists wanting to manage their own archaeological projects, and will cover the following aspects:
- Project designs and planning
- Selecting venues and timings
- Permissions and legal considerations
- Health & Safety / Risk Assessments
- Delegation & responsibilities
- Equipment, funding & publicity
- Data management, archiving and publication
Publicity, media and funding - Communications, documentation & administration
- Research, education & training
- Post-project activities
NAS members will earn 5 credits for attending with the opytion to earn more credits by submitting homework.
WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN THE ONLINE COURSE
A computer or tablet (phone screens are a bit small to look at for the whole day) with a good internet connection is essential. A built-in or external webcam and microphone are optional. A week before the course you will receive an invitation to the online course session which will be run through GoToMeeting. This is an online video conferencing programme that can be run directly through the internet or you get better connection if you download the small programme - it only takes a minute to do.
If you are concerned about your computer set up, please contact the organiser at education@nauticalarchaeologysociety.org for a test run before the course.
COSTS
NAS members £30
Non-NAS members £60 (although as NAS membership starts at £12, you're better off becoming a member and getting the discount rate immediately!)
WHO IS TEACHING THE COURSE?
Ian is a NAS Senior Tutor and runs the Malvern Archaeological Diving Unit. He ran a boat building company for 30 years, has extensive experience of running Maritime Archaeological Projects both in the UK and abroad, and will be sharing his first-hand knowledge with participants during the course.
TIMETABLE in GMT
Please note the Timetable is provisional and may be subject to change
Morning Session: Planning a Project:
10:00 Logon, on-line etiquette and introductions (by the course Host)
10:20 Planning an Archaeological Project (Types of Projects)
10:40 Establishing a Project Plan (Aims & Objectives)
11:00 Venues, Timetables & having a Plan B!
11:20 Break / First Practical Exercise
11:50 Review of the First Practical Exercise
12:10 Permissions & Legal Considerations
12:25 Health & Safety / Risk Assessments
12:40 Equipment, Funding & Publicity
13:00 Lunch
Afternoon Session: Running the Project:
13:45 Communications, Documentation & Administration
14:05 Dealing with Publicity and the Media
14:25 Research, Education & Training
14:50 Introduction to the Second Practical Exercise
15:10 Break / Planning the Second Practical Exercise
15:40 Being Imaginative & Thinking Outside the Box
16:00 Post-project activities (Archiving, Dissemination & Publication)
16:25 Final Thoughts & General Discussions
16:40 Getting Involved with NAS (presentation by the course Host)
17:00 Feedback and course end
Event Date:
Start at 12:00 AMJanuary 23, 2021
WHAT’S IT ABOUT?
This course provides an introduction to the management of Marine Archaeological Projects. The course will provide an insight into some of the factors to be considered when running projects and highlights some of the problems that may be encountered.
Through a series of presentations and some practical exercises, participants will complete the course with an understanding of what is required to design and manage an archaeological project. This will include gaining an overview of the main factors to consider when planning an archaeological project; understanding the legal and safety implications behind undertaking a project management role; understanding the responsibilities of the manager with respect to all aspects of a project, from concept through to final archiving, dissemination and publication. By the end of the course each participant will have completed a couple of practical exercises, including the design of their own plan for a simple archaeological project.
It will also involve some homework to be submitted after the course for extra NAS credits.
WHO’S IT FOR?
The course is aimed at individuals undertaking the NAS Training programme, as well as professional archaeologists wanting to manage their own archaeological projects, and will cover the following aspects:
- Project designs and planning
- Selecting venues and timings
- Permissions and legal considerations
- Health & Safety / Risk Assessments
- Delegation & responsibilities
- Equipment, funding & publicity
- Data management, archiving and publication
Publicity, media and funding - Communications, documentation & administration
- Research, education & training
- Post-project activities
NAS members will earn 5 credits for attending with the opytion to earn more credits by submitting homework.
WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN THE ONLINE COURSE
A computer or tablet (phone screens are a bit small to look at for the whole day) with a good internet connection is essential. A built-in or external webcam and microphone are optional. A week before the course you will receive an invitation to the online course session which will be run through GoToMeeting. This is an online video conferencing programme that can be run directly through the internet or you get better connection if you download the small programme – it only takes a minute to do.
If you are concerned about your computer set up, please contact the organiser at education@nauticalarchaeologysociety.org for a test run before the course.
COSTS
NAS members £30
Non-NAS members £60 (although as NAS membership starts at £12, you’re better off becoming a member and getting the discount rate immediately!)
WHO IS TEACHING THE COURSE?
Ian is a NAS Senior Tutor and runs the Malvern Archaeological Diving Unit. He ran a boat building company for 30 years, has extensive experience of running Maritime Archaeological Projects both in the UK and abroad, and will be sharing his first-hand knowledge with participants during the course.
TIMETABLE in GMT
Please note the Timetable is provisional and may be subject to change
Morning Session: Planning a Project:
10:00 Logon, on-line etiquette and introductions (by the course Host)
10:20 Planning an Archaeological Project (Types of Projects)
10:40 Establishing a Project Plan (Aims & Objectives)
11:00 Venues, Timetables & having a Plan B!
11:20 Break / First Practical Exercise
11:50 Review of the First Practical Exercise
12:10 Permissions & Legal Considerations
12:25 Health & Safety / Risk Assessments
12:40 Equipment, Funding & Publicity
13:00 Lunch
Afternoon Session: Running the Project:
13:45 Communications, Documentation & Administration
14:05 Dealing with Publicity and the Media
14:25 Research, Education & Training
14:50 Introduction to the Second Practical Exercise
15:10 Break / Planning the Second Practical Exercise
15:40 Being Imaginative & Thinking Outside the Box
16:00 Post-project activities (Archiving, Dissemination & Publication)
16:25 Final Thoughts & General Discussions
16:40 Getting Involved with NAS (presentation by the course Host)
17:00 Feedback and course end