2027 Photogrammetry Training for Archaeologists (2 Sessions)

Location: Flagstaff, AZ, USA

Season: March 22, 2027 to June 11, 2027

Session Dates: Session I: Mar 22-26, 2027; Session II: Jun 7-11, 2027

Application Deadline: June 11, 2027

Deadline Type: Rolling

Website: https://anthroctr.org/program/2027-usaz-photogrammetry/

Discount for AIA members: None

Program Type:
Field School

RPA Certified:
No

Affiliation:
Northern Arizona University & Anthropocene Research Center

Project Director:
Dr. Kayeleigh Sharp, RPA & Researcher at the Radiant Center for Remote Sensing at Northen Arizona University

Project Description:

This course provides training for those who wish to incorporate 3D modeling into their academic or Cultural Resource Management work. This intensive, one week training session introduces participants to the various techniques of photogrammetric analysis, from the ground up. Participants will gain hands-on experience modeling archaeological sites, using data captured by  2D ground- and aerial-imagery to create 3D reconstructions of archaeological materials and sites (a.k.a. Structure from Motion). Participants will also be exposed to 3D scanning.

Participants will learn about the similarities and qualitative differences between industry standard tools (e.g., Agisoft Metashape), and Open-Source competitors for data processing, visualization and analysis. Participants will also learn about state-of-the-art techniques including reflectance transformation imaging (RTI) and 3D GIS. These tools form the essential foundation for advancing timesaving, minimally invasive archaeological recording that is vital  in a range of archaeological research and Cultural Resource Management settings. This course is designed for working professionals who wish to learn more about today’s photogrammetric techniques and for those wishing to pursue careers that involve 3D reconstructions of archaeological artifacts, sites and landscapes.

Period(s) of Occupation: All periods

Notes:
Tuition is $1,575; Earn 2 Semester Credit Units through our School of Record – Culver Stockton College

Project Size: 1-24 participants

Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: Full session

Minimum Age: 18 years old

Experience Required: None. This is a hands-on, experiential learning opportunity and students will study on-site how to conduct archaeological research under the direction of a range of specialists in the field. Field work involves physical work and exposure to the elements and thus requires a measure of understanding that this will not be the typical university learning environment. You will have to work outdoors in physically demanding environments, and students must plan ahead for both cold and hot weather conditions. Students are required to come equipped with sufficient excitement and an adequate understanding that fieldwork requires real, hard work, in the sun and wind and perhaps even snowy conditions. The work requires patience, discipline, and attention to detail.

Room and Board Arrangements:
This program does not provide room or board. Flagstaff is a major tourist destination with a wide variety of restaurants and grocery stores catering for every taste and budget. There are many accommodations options – from short term room sharing rentals (Airbnb, etc) to boutique hotels – in a wide range of prices.

Academic Credit:
2 Semester Credit Units through our School of Record – Culver Stockton College