Call for Applications: NAS 2015 Courses at ICUA

In 2015 ICUA Zadar will continue to organize Nautical Archaeological Society (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 2015 in Veštar bay close to Rovinj. Theoretical lectures will be conducted at the diving club The Old Diver in Campsite Veštar close to Rovinj, and practical exercises will be conducted in the Veštar bay.

Timetable
- Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology - 21st April 2015
- Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology - 22nd - 23rd April 2015

More information
Introduction to foreshore and underwater archaeology course will consist of theoretical lectures - Site types and dating methods, Underwater finds, 2D survey and practical session - drawing on land and underwater.

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.

Veštar is an interesting archaeological site that has a continuity of use since prehistoric times, and the most intense life took place here during Antiquity and Medieval times. This is evidenced by several underwater moles found in the bay as well as a multitude of small archaeological finds in the sea. During the stay in Veštar, course attendees will be able to see underwater sites and actively participate in their documentation. More about the bay and archaeological excavations that were carried out in recent years from the ICUA team can be seen under Publications on ICUA web page (http://www.icua.hr/hr/publikacije).

Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
Location: Veštar bay near Rovinj
Tutors: Mladen Pešić, Luka Bekić
Date: 21st April 2015
The price of the course is HRK 375,00 (EUR 50,00)

Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
Location: Veštar bay near Rovinj 
Tutors: Mladen Pešić, Luka Bekić
Date: 22nd - 23rd April 2015
The price of the course is HRK 750,00 (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 Open Water Diver (OWD), CMAS* or an equivalent diving certificate, medical certificate ensuring fitness for diving and diving insurance. Diving equipment should be brought by participants or it can be rented at a local diving club (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 to Rovinj, Veštar bay and back by themselves at their own expense.

Participants should arrange accommodation during the courses in Rovinj by themselves at their own expense.

There are a limited number of participant slots available for each course, so send in your applications as soon as possible!

Applications and accompanying documentation (diving certificate, medical certificate ensuring fitness for diving and diving insurance) must be sent by e-mail in electronic form to ICUA Zadar to the attention of Mr. Mladen Pešić ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).