ABSTRACT:As cultural sector practice becomes increasingly dependent on digital technologies for the production, display, and dissemination of art and material heritage, it is important that those working in the sector understand the basic scientific principles underpinning these technologies and the social, political and economic implications of exploiting them. The understanding of issues in cultural heritage preservation and digital heritage begins in the education of the future stakeholders and the innovative integration of technologies into the curriculum. This paper gives an example of digital technology skills embedded into a module in the interdisciplinary UCL Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, named "Technologies in Arts and Cultural Heritage", at University College London.
This paper reports on a successful project for 3D imaging research, digital applications and use of new technologies in the museum. The paper will focus on the development and implementation of a viable workflow for the production of high quality 3D models of museum objects, based on the 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry of selected ancient Egyptian artefacts. The development of a robust protocol for the complete process chain for imaging cultural heritage artefacts, from the acquisition of 2D and/or 3D images to the development of interactive applications for the public audience, was a specific objective of the project. The workflow devised by the university museum team combines reference photography and 3D imaging with a curatorial review of the actual object to its digital counterpart. It also integrates methodologies for managing the accompanying metadata sets to record these activities. As final stage deliverables from the process, the museum is making high quality 3D images of artefacts from its collection available through creation and dissemination of digital 3D multi-platform interactive applications in order to allow remote access and to enhance the Museum's public engagement. The short paper will conclude with practical considerations for a 3D imaging workflow such as time and skills needed, 3D model quality and expectation management.
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