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ARCO2107: Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology
2025 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:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Archaeology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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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 |
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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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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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