The Technical Center for Antiquities, Excavations, and Restoration at Kafr El Sheikh University's Faculty of Arts is hosting a training course focused on archaeological drawing. The course aims to develop the practical skills of students, graduates, and antiquities inspectors, as well as those interested in archaeological work and heritage. It seeks to qualify them to use scientific methods for drawing and documenting archaeological pieces and elements.
The course covers various topics, including the concept of archaeological drawing and its significance in documentation and archaeological study. Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in archaeological drawing, how to use them correctly, and methods for measuring and taking accurate dimensions and proportions of archaeological pieces.
The training program includes practical sessions on drawing different projections and sections of archaeological pieces, as well as drawing and documenting various types of pottery and archaeological finds. It also focuses on displaying details of pieces, including decorations, fractures, and restoration areas, and preparing archaeological plates in a scientific and organized manner.
The course features hands-on applications using diverse models and archaeological pieces, combining theoretical study with practical training. This enables trainees to benefit from drawing and documentation skills in study and fieldwork. The course is scheduled to take place at the Technical Center for Antiquities, Excavations, and Restoration at Kafr El Sheikh University's Faculty of Arts.
The four-day course consists of 16 hours of training, divided into eight sessions. The course fee is 500 Egyptian pounds. It targets students and graduates from the Department of Antiquities at Kafr El Sheikh University's Faculty of Arts, antiquities inspectors, and those interested in archaeological work and heritage.
Upon completing the course requirements, trainees will receive a certificate of completion, accredited by the Technical Center for Antiquities, Excavations, and Restoration and endorsed by Kafr El Sheikh University. The certificate can also be authenticated by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The course is part of the university's efforts to support students and graduates in the field of antiquities and to provide them with the necessary skills for work in this area. The initiative is in line with the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's goals to enhance the quality of education and research in Egyptian universities.
Key points
- The course provides hands-on training in archaeological drawing and documentation.
- The course is open to students, graduates, and antiquities inspectors.
- The course offers a certificate accredited by Kafr El Sheikh University and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
