Courses & Units
Convict Archaeology Field School HTA382
Introduction
Archaeology reveals a unique vision of our convict past. This unit explores the relics of
Tasmanian convicts deposited by those 76,000 men, women and children transported as
British felons over the 19th century. As part of this course, you will participate in an
archaeological dig at Picton Station – an 1830s Tasmanian penal quadrangle located in the
South Midlands.
In addition to gaining practical skills for excavating historic convict sites, you will learn about current field and museum techniques to stabilise, catalogue, and exhibit these artefacts as a unique public heritage resource. Finally, our student group will collectively design and host a public museum exhibition of our project discoveries to share with the Tasmanian community.
Summary
| Unit name | Convict Archaeology Field School |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HTA382 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | History and Classics |
| Coordinator | Professor Eleanor Casella |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand specialised archaeological evidence for the convict experience and systems of punishment and reformation within which the wider Australian convict system operated.
- Apply advanced skills and the latest techniques for excavating convict heritage sites with specific references to demonstrate best practice for site-based fieldwork, illustration methods, digital recording, and artefact management.
- Appreciate the sophisticated methods used to clean, catalogue, store and exhibit historic resources in accordance with international Museum and World Heritage standards.
- Collectively design and host a local exhibition of annual project discoveries for the wider Tasmanian public, in addition to social, print, and broadcast media.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Log/Workbook (30%)|Exhibition (30%)|Essay (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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