University of the Mountains - Università degli Studi di Milano
presents an
 Intensive Course in Recording Rock Art

New methodologies for the documentation and management of an alpine and valley heritage

In the splendid setting of Valcamonica, the Valley of Landmarks - on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979 - the State University of Milan (through its branch known as the University of the Mountains, a centre of excellence for study, research and training in mountain themes) and the Centro Camuno di Studi Preistorici (Camunian Centre for Prehistoric Studies), at the forefront in the documentation and analysis of rock art for 50 years, are organising the first interdisciplinary advanced course in the recording of rock art. The lectures will involve the leading experts in the sector, both nationally and internationally, some participating by streaming links from major research institutes.

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Overview

The advanced course Recording rock-art: new technologies for the documentation and management of mountain and valley heritage is proposed by the University of the Mountains in collaboration with the Centro Camuno di Studi Preistorici with the aim of developing new professionals for the field and transforming historical/cultural heritage into a valuable lever for regional development and economic growth. 

The programme aims to provide its participants with an expanded point of view both geographically and chronologically and to bring together complementary disciplines. At the end of the course participants will have mastered a series of theoretical ideas and practical tools useful for working in various fields related to rock art. 

In particular: (1) the theoretical background necessary to place the phenomena studied in their chronological and cultural framework; (2) expertise in various approaches to the recording and management of data with particular emphasis on emerging technologies; (3) the ability to investigate and study rock-art in the environmental context in which it is found; (4) an understanding of, and ability to analyse, the botanical, climatic and geological context; (5) basic knowledge of the protection and conservation of archaeological heritage; (6) an understanding of the issues related to presenting rock-art in a museum context.

Details

Location: lectures at the Mountains University in Edolo (BS) and practical lessons at archaeological sites in the Nature and Rock-art Reserve of Ceto, Cimbergo and Paspardo - Valcamonica (Italy)

Dates of course: 22 August - 3 September 2016.

Duration: 80 hours over two working weeks (Mon-Fri 7 hours/day, Saturday 5 hours)

Maximum number of participants: 30

Introductive lesson in streaming: 29 July 2016

Accommodation based on agreed room rates 

Cost of course: €680 (plus €16 for administrative procedure)

Final assessment: a paper (maximum 12 pages) related to one of the themes addressed in lectures. The papers will be submitted to the referees of the journal 'BCSP - Bulletin of the Centro Camuno di Studi Preistorici' and the best will be published there.

Registration/Enrolement: the registration must be sent by the 30 June

To apply:

http://www.unimontagna.it/en/percorsididattici/rilevamento-dellarte-rupestre/

Further information (advanced course/corso diperfezionamento): 

http://www.ccsp.it