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Programme code | 1ARCH008T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Nicholas Saunders (Archaeology and Anthropology)
Angela Piccini (Drama: Theatre, Film and Television, TB1) Jacqueline Maingard (Drama: Theatre, Film and Television, TB2) |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
School/department | Department of Anthropology and Archaeology |
Second School/department | Department of Drama: Theatre, Film, Television |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This programme aims to develop the student's interest in and knowledge and understanding of archaeology and screen media. Offered by the Departments of Archaeology and Anthropology and Drama, the programme introduces conceptual, theoretical and critical approaches to the broadly-defined field of archaeology and heritage for screen media. Methodological issues in archaeological and historical research and the presentation of heritage are also introduced. The overarching aim is to encourage students to step beyond the parameters of their first-degree backgrounds in archaeology, history, media or a related subject, and to develop their interdisciplinary and critical thinking. Students gain abilities to formulate independent ideas through the application of academic method, alongside detailed knowledge of the diversity and potential mediatised use of archaeological and historical material. Through two 30 credit taught units in Archaeology and Anthropology, and three 20 credit taught units in Drama, students gain from the programme a detailed academic and practical knowledge of archaeology and media practice, and a sound understanding of the contemporary professional and academic worlds of archaeology and screen media. Through a series of field trips, students gain familiarity with the principles and practice of curating heritage, and representing it to a range of audiences, and with a wide range of historical and prehistoric material. Through presentations and research projects, students gain experience in researching and presenting such material. Through unassessed reading groups, students gain skills in debating archaeological theory. Students also research and produce written or practice-based thesis (60 credits) on a topic of their choice in archaeology and heritage, broadly defined.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Lectures, reading groups and field trips. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Essays (3500-5000 words), portfolios, critical analyses (1,500 words), assessed presentations, practical media projects, dissertation (written/practice-based). |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Lectures, reading groups, field trips, practical media projects. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Essays (3500-5000 words), portfolios, critical analyses (1,500 words), assessed presentations, practical media projects, dissertation (written/practice-based). |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Field trips |
Methods of Assessment | |
Essays (3500-5000 words), portfolios, critical analyses (1,500 words), assessed presentations, practical media projects, dissertation (written/practice-based). |
Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students will demonstrate a broad understanding of the range of research methods in archaeology, including media research, the use of archaeological archives, fieldwork techniques, post excavation and desk-based approaches. They will also demonstrate a sound understanding of different definitions of heritage, theoretical approaches to the interpretation and representation of the past, and the diversity of the heritage, with special reference to media heritage. Students will be able to set these methods in their wider theoretical and professional contexts. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students will demonstrate the professional and academic skills necessary to research and develop projects archaeology for screen media. These will including programme research, narrative grammar, screen narrative, new media or documentary histories and contexts. They will demonstrate detailed practical and theoretical understanding of the professional and academic contexts of media production in archaeology and heritage. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Students will demonstrate the academic and practical skills in research and screen media practice necessary to plan, manage and bring to completion a major project or dissertation in archaeology for screen media. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
We expect at least 50% of applicants to be overseas students. The course includes a professional placement through industrial partners Videotext Communications. This is a unique interdisciplinary programme, providing specialist training in archaeology, heritage and screen media.
Professor Mark Horton, Department of Archaeology & Anthropology. mark.horton@bristol.ac.uk
Please note: this programme is not currently running/accepting applications.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Archaeology for Screen Media Not available in this year | ARCHM0064 | 20 | Mandatory | |
Making Short Documentary | DRAMM0001 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
At least one of: | ||||
At least one of: | ||||
Writing and Directing for Film and Television | DRAMM0014 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Film and Television Production Technologies and Techniques | DRAMM0015 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Students will choose 60 credits of optional units, made up of units not previously chosen from the above lists and/or from the following: | ||||
How Films and Television Programmes Work | DRAMM0009 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Producing and the Business of Film and Television | DRAMM0016 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Screening Nations | DRAMM1119 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Heritage Management | ARCHM1012 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Material Culture | ANTHM0008 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
One of the following: | ||||
Dissertation: Written | DRAMM3017 | 60 | Optional | AYEAR |
Dissertation: Practical & Written Element | DRAMM3018 | 60 | Optional | AYEAR |
Dissertation: Industrial Placement & Written Element | DRAMM3019 | 60 | Optional | AYEAR |
Master of Arts | 180 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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