Course: Remaking Material Culture in 3D, Topic: Unit I: An Introduction to 3D Heritage

Unit I: An Introduction to 3D Heritage

This unit will introduce you to the course by discussing three-dimensionality in relation to cultural heritage. How has it been used in the cultural and creative industries? How digital recording of 3D forms has enabled new modalities of documentation, investigation, and communication?

1.1 What is Cultural Heritage?
1.1.1 Defining Cultural Heritage
1.1.2 Intangible Cultural Heritage
1.1.3 Cultural Heritage Controversies
1.1.4 Your Own Heritage

1.2 Preserving Heritage: From an Analogue Past to a Digital Future

1.2.1 Understanding Material Culture

1.2.2 Perception and Three-dimensionality

1.2.3 Analogue to Digital: Remaking Material Culture

1.2.4 Heritage Visualisation: Authenticity, Transparency, Aura

1.2.5 Case Study: Heritage at Risk

1.2.6 Scenario: Developing a 3D Tour