Illustrating Archaeology
by R.F. Le Gear A.A.I.S
During the past decade, archaeological draughtsmanship has become a sophisticated and demanding discipline, and the need for a vehicle for the interchange of ideas and queries has become more acute. The Association of Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors was established in 1978 to provide solutions, through discussion, training, and publication, to these problems.
The Association has published several technical papers on different aspects of archaeological illustrating and surveying, and a newsletter is sent to all members. Day-schools and practical weekend schools and courses are held in different parts of the country. These are open to non-members.
The AAI&S Conference and A.G.M. are held annually and in the past have been held in Manchester, York, London, Portsmouth, and Chester. The Conference and A.G.M. are open to non-members and feature exhibitions, site visits, lectures, and informal discussions.
There are three grades of membership:
Member
Full membership is conditional upon the examination of a portfolio of work by a panel of judges drawn from the Association and external assessors, plus an interview when the candidates will be questioned on techniques, etc. Successful candidates are entitled to the affix AAIS. All Members are included in the Association's Register of Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors. (Annual Subscription £10).
Licentiate
Licentiate membership is open to all those who work in the fields of archaeological illustrating or surveying and carries the entitlement for inclusion in the Register.
Associate
Associate membership is open to those who are interested in the activities of the Association but do not have the experience required for other grades of membership. Associate members are not included in the Register and do not have voting rights. Referees are not required. (Annual Subscription £5).
Any K.A.S. member who would like to apply for membership or to obtain further information, please contact the Hon. Secretary:
Amanda Balfour.