15 credits, Semester two
Module leaders 2024-25: Valeria Vitale
This module examines the theoretical and methodological advances in Digital Cultural Heritage and their broader implications in fields concerned with the interpretation and presentation of the past. We will draw on theoretical readings as well as analyse the potential benefits and drawbacks of certain digital and online approaches. Topics include: principles and theories underlying Digital Cultural Heritage, understanding processes of creating digital surrogates, establishing principles for user experience, and exploring digital narratives for public dissemination. A major component of this module will be a semester-long project that will require the development of a proposal for a digital cultural heritage project.
By the end of the module, you will be able to:
Understanding of the theoretical value and applicability of digital approaches for Cultural Heritage interpretation and public engagement.
The ability to create, assemble and present a digital collection of multi-form cultural heritage resources.
Practical knowledge of data creation (acquisition and processing, focused on image, 3D and location-based data).
Understanding of basic principles for user experience and engaging digital outputs for public audiences.
Understanding and critically reflecting on your own processes of creating a Digital Cultural Heritage project.
Assessment type - % of final mark
2000 word project report - 75%
Digital project - 25%
You will complete a digital project related to one of the module's key themes and write a 2,000-word project report.
Teaching and indicative seminar plan:
The module will be taught in ten, two-hour sessions. This includes a range of lectures, seminars, workshops and a site visit.