2024 Bulgaria Photogrammetry
Open
Aug 18-24, 2024
Archaeology, Geography, GIS
Dr. Angela Pencheva & Ms. Kristen Jones
$2,368
Jul 5, 2024
Jul 13, 2024 9:00am Pacific Time
1 Semester Credit
OVERVIEW
This is an introductory program designed for professionals and students who wish to learn the basics of Photogrammetry. Photogrammetry is the art, science, and technology of obtaining reliable information about physical objects and the environment through processes of recording, measuring, and interpreting photographic images and patterns of recorded radiant electromagnetic energy. This program will expose students to data collection using Total Station, aerial Photogrammetry, Object Photogrammetry, and the use of Agisoft Metashape software to render and study the results.
This field schools will use the site of Pistiros – an Ancient Greek trade center (emporium) in the heart of Thrace – as the case study for training purposes. Notwithstanding the above, this program is not limited to archaeologists. Architects, Urban Planners, Geologists, Geographers, and a broad range of other professionals using photogrammetry are welcome to attend.
While short, this program provides all the necessary tools for professionals and students to record, render and interpret spatial and photographic data. Graduates will be able to understand concepts, operate tools and build objects and landscapes using data acquired through the different instruments used.
Instructors
All field school directors are experts in their field and passionate about their work. To discuss the suitability of this program for your career goals – whether within or outside academia – you are invited to contact the directors directly. For a broader discussion which CFS program to choose, you are welcome to contact our staff directly – you can do that through our “Contact Us” page.
Dr. Angela Pencheva
Balkan Heritage Foundation
Ms. Kristen Jones
Queen's University
Testimonials
This is a new CFS program. No student evaluations are available.
student fees (tuition)
what is covered
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DEPOSIT IS PART OF TOTAL TUITION COST
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Costs of Instruction
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Cost of Academic Credit Units
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Cost of Health & Liability Insurance
read before you pay
- Application: You must apply online for this program – application is free
- Deposit: A $300 nonrefundable deposit (part of the total tuition cost) is required to secure a space in the program
- Credit Card Fee: Payments with credits cards incur 2.5% processing fee
- Late Fee: A $100 Late Fee will be added to the program costs if tuition is not paid in full by payment deadline
- Cancelation Policy: Carefully read our Cancelation Policy before committing to attend our programs
- Trip cancellation Insurance: Trip cancellation insurance is not provided by CFS. Such policies have changed due to Covid 19. If you wish to purchase an insurance policy that covers pandemic contingencies, explore Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) plans. Insuremytrip or Travel Guard are possible websites where you may explore different insurance policies
Accommodations
Students will reside at the Villa Terres hotel, a modern winery and hotel complex. Rooms are with two to three beds (bathrooms with shower and WC), equipped with AC & TV. The hotel has a small swimming pool and SPA, free of charge to participants of the field school. Cheap laundry services and free Wi-Fi is provided.
diet
Three meals per day of fresh, organic Bulgarian homemade food are covered by the tuition for this program. Meals usually take place at the hotel’s restaurant. Requests for vegetarian food are accepted. Brown-bag lunches will be provided for excursions.
travel information
We suggest you hold purchasing airline tickets until six (6) weeks before the program begins. Natural disasters, political changes, weather conditions & a range of other factors may require the cancelation this field school. CFS typically makes a final Go/No Go decision about six weeks before the field school begins. To protect students from potential financial loss, we urge students to purchase airline tickets only six weeks prior to program beginning.
Students should plan to fly to the Sofia International Airport (SOF). Students can make their way to Villa Terres on their own or use a shuttle service that will be organized by the program.
The shuttle service will depart Sofia Airport Terminal 2 arrival area at 4:00pm on Sunday. The cost is 60-85 Bulgarian Lev (approximately $50) – depending on the number of students who choose to use this service.
visa information
There are no special visa requirements for U.S. citizen travelling to Bulgaria, as long as they do not stay longer than 3 months. Passport’s expiration date should exceed the stay by at least 3 months.
Citizens of other countries are asked to check the embassy website page at their home country for specific visa requirements.
Meeting Point
| Date | Time | Location |
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| August 18, 2024 | 4:00pm | Sofia Airport Terminal 2 arrival area |
Safety
Our primary concern is with education. Traveling and conducting field work involves risk. Students interested in participating in our programs must weigh whether the potential risk is worth the value of education provided. While risk is inherent in everything we do, we do not take risk lightly. We engage in intensive review of each field school location prior to approval. Once a program is accepted, we review and monitor each program annually to make sure it complies with all our standards and policies, including student safety.
Students attending our international programs are covered by a comprehensive Health Insurance policy that includes physical illness or injury, mental or chronic conditions. There are no deductible and 100% of costs are covered up to $250,000. In addition, we provide Political & Natural Disaster Evacuation policy, which allow us to remove students from program location if conditions change.
Students attending our domestic programs (within the US) must have their own health insurance and provide proof upon enrollment. Program directors are familiar with local authorities and if in need of evacuation, local emergency services and/or law enforcement will be notified and activated.
We have an explicit and robust harassments & discriminations policies. If students feel they cannot discuss personal safety issues with program staff, they are welcome to call the CFS emergency hotline and talk directly with CFS staff members.
Call (+1 562 584-0761) or email (info@fieldsciences.org) if you have questions about the safety of any program.