21. 2. - 1^st lesson: Introduction to production archaeology (Elena Paralovo and Matěj Kmošek)

What is archaeology of production and why should we study it?
Types of production of ancient societies
Criticism in recognizing areas and traces of production
Experimental and analytical methods to reconstruct the past

28. 2. - 2^nd lesson: Metallurgy 1 (Matěj Kmošek)

From raw materials to finished artefacts
Techniques of smelting and metalworking (hammering, casting, decoration)
Types of production waste and their evidential value

7. 3. - 3^rd lesson: Metallurgy 2 (Matěj Kmošek)

21. 3. - 4^th lesson: Pottery Production 1 (Elena Paralovo)

From raw materials to vessels
Modelling
Baking the pottery: firing structures; kilns and fuels
Final products

28. 3. - 5^th lesson: Pottery Production 2 (Elena Paralovo)

4. 4. - 6^th lesson: Seminar for students about metallurgy 1 (Matěj Kmošek)

11. 4. - 7^th lesson: Seminar for students about metallurgy 2 (Matěj Kmošek)

18. 4. - 8^th lesson: Seminar for students about pottery production 1 (Elena Paralovo)

25. 4. – 9^th lesson: Seminar for students about pottery production 2 (Elena Paralovo)

2. 5. – 10^th lesson: Case studies 1 (Matěj Kmošek and Elena Paralovo)

Marzabotto, IT (pottery and metallurgy)

9. 5. - 11^th lesson: Case studies 2 (Elena Paralovo)

Villa del Foro, IT (pottery)

16. 5. - 12^th lesson: Case studies 3 (Matěj Kmošek)

Němčice nad Hanou, CZ (metallurgy)

Summer 2022 - 13^th lesson: Experiential workshop (Elena Paralovo and Matěj Kmošek)

Acquired information will be applied during experiential workshop. Students will be able to experience the materials, the tools and production phases to see how they transform into a final object. The workshop will be outdoor - the place will be specified. It will be partially streamed for remote students.

Link for the lecture: https://1url.cz/IK9QD