Kevin Gartski, PhD Candidate, Anthropology, UW-Milwaukee
An Introduction to 3D Modeling and Scanning in Archaeology: Uses in the Field and Lab, and Concerns for the Future

March 1, 5:00pm, Sabin Hall, Room 165

Please join us for our first Spring GSAW (Graduate Student Anthropology Workshop), Tuesday, March 1st, at 5 pm in Sabin 165. We welcome PhD candidate Kevin Gartski, who will be presenting his research “An Introduction to 3D Modeling and Scanning in Archaeology: Uses in the Field and Lab, and Concerns for the Future.” Refreshments will be provided.

Abstract: As new digital technologies now pervade the discipline of archaeology, the practice of creating digital 3D representations of artifacts and models of field excavations has become widespread. The result of the digital movement in archaeology is a more interactive experience with artifacts, allowing researchers and the public alike digital access to archaeological collections. This talk will provide an introduction to the different types of technologies used to create a 3D model of an artifact or an excavation trench. I will highlight the productive process of each technology; how we go from the physical artifact to interacting with a digital model on a computer screen. Lastly, I’ll argue that due to the impact of this technology on the discipline it is necessary for archaeologists to be aware of the subjectivities and biases that exist during this productive act, allowing us to better integrate this tool in our research questions and projects.

Please email Jessica Skinner at skinner4@uwm.edu with any questions.