Topic ID #2330 - posted 11/8/2007 6:23 PM
KrautFed
Any work for CAD/GIS specialists?
KrautFed
I take it that most geospatial type work is done by archaeologists but I was wondering if technology was reaching the point where splitting some of the work would be more efficient? Would it be possible to find contract work for CAD & GIS?
I'm also looking at getting into high definition scanning and modeling. I have an insiders foot (a good friend) with Leica and their HDS. I would love to be able to work with these systems on heritage/arch projects. I currently do not have a BS/BA nor PLS or PE.
PS - this is my favorite website on the matter: http://archive.cyark.org/
I'm also looking at getting into high definition scanning and modeling. I have an insiders foot (a good friend) with Leica and their HDS. I would love to be able to work with these systems on heritage/arch projects. I currently do not have a BS/BA nor PLS or PE.
PS - this is my favorite website on the matter: http://archive.cyark.org/
Post ID#7183 - replied 5/1/2008 4:01 PM
rassilon
This is something I am also curious about.
I am still determining my major and was originally thinking of Archaeology but with it's limited employment I have been eyeing Geography and GIS in particular. I'd be curious if I majored in Geography/GIS and minored in Anthro if I would be able to find jobs within the Archaeology community?
Adrian
I am still determining my major and was originally thinking of Archaeology but with it's limited employment I have been eyeing Geography and GIS in particular. I'd be curious if I majored in Geography/GIS and minored in Anthro if I would be able to find jobs within the Archaeology community?
Adrian
Post ID#12257 - replied 1/4/2009 6:42 PM
KB
I think you'd be able to find a job. You'd be amazed how many archaeologists claim GIS experience on their resume but can't do much outside of very simple tasks in ArcGIS or AutoCAD.
Having a degree in Geography or GIS would definitely be an asset, if that's what you want to do w/in archaeology. You might want to consider a dual major too.
Another thing to consider... As a field, GIS isn't nearly as picky about having a certain degree as archaeology is. GIS is a subfield of many different specializations and *in general*, lack of a degree isn't as much of a job killer as it is in archaeology. For a high level analyst job in GIS, you probably would need a MS but for most of the lower-to-mid level jobs, a BA & experience would suffice.
If you look at professional GISci certification (GISP), which is roughly equivalent of RPA for GIS professionals, it works on a graduated point system that doesn't automatically exclude anyone. It's very different than RPA. I have both RPA and GISP certifications and consider the GISP process vastly superior.
I don't think I answered your questions but I hope this helps! :-)
Having a degree in Geography or GIS would definitely be an asset, if that's what you want to do w/in archaeology. You might want to consider a dual major too.
Another thing to consider... As a field, GIS isn't nearly as picky about having a certain degree as archaeology is. GIS is a subfield of many different specializations and *in general*, lack of a degree isn't as much of a job killer as it is in archaeology. For a high level analyst job in GIS, you probably would need a MS but for most of the lower-to-mid level jobs, a BA & experience would suffice.
If you look at professional GISci certification (GISP), which is roughly equivalent of RPA for GIS professionals, it works on a graduated point system that doesn't automatically exclude anyone. It's very different than RPA. I have both RPA and GISP certifications and consider the GISP process vastly superior.
I don't think I answered your questions but I hope this helps! :-)
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