Nautical Archaeology Society Courses in 2023 at ICUA Zadar
In 2023 ICUA Zadar in cooperation with Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) will continue to organize NAS courses. NAS courses aim to provide not just an introduction to the underwater archaeology, but also offer people a chance to build their skills and experience, allowing them to take part in projects and fieldwork around the world and perhaps to run their own projects.
The ICUA Team will conduct NAS courses during 2023 in the vicinity of Zadar. Theoretical lectures and practical exercises will be conducted at ICUA Zadar classroom which is situated at ICUA premises on Zadar peninsula.
Timetable:
- Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology - 5th September 2023
- Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology - 6th and 7th September 2023
More information:
Introduction to foreshore and underwater archaeology course will consist of theoretical lectures - site types and dating methods, underwater finds, 2D survey and a practical session - drawing on land and underwater (one dive).
Part I certificate in foreshore and underwater archaeology course will consist of theoretical lectures - carrying out an archaeological project, locating and exploring a site, project safety and logistics, 3D survey, dealing with finds, post-field activity and practical sessions - getting to know a site and recording a site (two dives).
Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
Location: ICUA Zadar
Tutors: Maja Kaleb, Luka Bekić, Roko Surić, Mladen Pešić (ICUA)
Date: September 5th, 2023 (09:00 – 16:00)
The price of the course is EUR 50,00
Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
Location: ICUA Zadar
Tutors: Maja Kaleb, Luka Bekić, Roko Surić, Mladen Pešić (ICUA)
Date: September 6th and 7th, 2023 (09:00 – 16:00)
The price of the course is EUR 100,00
Courses requirements:
The requirements for the Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology and for Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology are certificate Open Water Diver (OWD), CMAS* or an equivalent diving certificate and medical certificate ensuring fitness for diving. Participants will have to present diving insurance upon getting official information for acceptance to the course.
Course fee includes:
- NAS training record card
- printed materials for different course modules
- renting and filling of diving air tanks during the course
- magazine Submerged Heritage
- one year free NAS membership
Participants should provide personal diving equipment or they can rent it at a local diving center (expenses not covered by the organizers). The organizers will cover the costs of renting and filling diving air tanks during the course.
Participants should arrange transportation and accommodation during the courses to Zadar by themselves at their own expense.
The number of participants for each course is limited, so send in your applications as soon as possible!
The course will be held in English if English speakers apply.
Deadline for submission of the documents is August 30th 2023. All applicants will be informed about acceptance by August 31st 2023.
Applications and accompanying documentation (short CV, copy of diving certificate, copy of valid medical certificate ensuring fitness for diving) should be sent by e-mail to the attention of Maja Kaleb (mkaleb@icua.hr).
