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Post Graduate Diploma in Rock Art and Ethno- archaeological Studies

Objective of this course is to develop the skills and knowledge, to provide and access the coherence, value and relevance of various theoretical frameworks currently applied in Rock Art studies. It also highlights practical innovations in rock art documentation, analysis and interpretation in order to help in identifying the changes and development of human history and civilisation; advancements and cognitive evolution over time.

SEMESTER I
Module Code Module Title Credits Topics
RA 1 Introduction and Fundamentals of Rock Art 4
  • Introduction to Rock Art
  • History of Rock Art research
  • Evolution of Rock Art from prehistoric to the present times
  • Global perspective: Rock Art from diverse geographical regions and cultures
RA 2 Formation, types and Geographical distribution of Rock Art 4
  • Occurrences and natural distribution, pigmentation, layering and superimposition
  • Themes and classification:
    • Symbolism and meaning of figures in rock art
    • Geometric and linear patterns
    • Rock Art panels and chronological significance
RA 3 Field Exploration 4
  • Key sites:
    • Bhimbetka (AV, Paintings and Pictures)
    • Faridabad and nearby areas
RA 4 Methodology and Documentation as research tools 4
  • Data Collection and classification
  • Report writing
  • Dating technique
  • Methods and tools applied for documentation of rock art sites (Photography and AV)
  • Application for safeguarding the rock art heritage from the impact (natural and manmade disaster)

SEMESTER II
Module Code Module Title Credits Topics
RA 5 Fundamentals and introduction of Ethno-archaeology 4
  • Introduction to ethno-archaeology
  • History of ethno- archaeological research
  • Rock art and ethno-archaeology
RA 6 Ethno-archaeological Research 4
  • Rock art in the old world
  • Comparative study with contemporary indigenous cultures.
  • Socio cultural and ritualistic analysis.
RA 7 Emerging trends in rock art studies across the world 4
  • Multidisciplinary approach in rock art
  • Analogies and comparison: ethno-archaeological interpretation.
  • Depiction, narratives, traditional knowledge and practices as continuity among the communities within the vicinity of rock art sites
RA 8 Dissertation/ Assignment 12
  • Report
  • Presentation
  • Viva voce

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