This module will serve as an introduction to the digitisation of cultural and heritage materials in the library, archive, museums and galleries sector. This module will also involve close liaison with UCL Museums and Collections, UCL Library Special Collections, and UCL Media Services to provide practical hands on teaching to understand the technical underpinnings but practical application of digitisation in the cultural and heritage sector.

Subjects to be covered include:

Principles of digitisation
	Handling of objects and documents
	Digitisation studio set up
	Metadata and object information
	Use and Usability of digitised content
	2D versus 3D digitisation
	Funding and costs
	The digitisation lifecycle - from institutional store to digital repository
	Best practice in digitisation
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

Assess objects for digitisation, and understand handling conditions
	Undertake 3D digitisation of museum objects
	Be aware of the various 2D and 3D technologies available for digitisation in the cultural and heritage sector
	Understand the technical underpinnings of digitisation, including capture methods, file formats, compression methods, etc.
	Understand metadata and preservation issues related to digitisation
	Understand how and why digitisation technologies have been employed throughout the GLAM sector
	Understand the technological and financial frameworks which have encouraged the uptake of digitisation
	Have an awareness of the complete digitisation life cycle, from transportation of object from store, to deposit of digital surrogates in institutional repository (and beyond)
	Be familiar with key technologies: both hardware and software
Optional module for: Information Studies students.

PLEASE NOTE: Numbers will be limited to 16 in each term and priority will be given to MA/MSc in Digital Humanities students.

Taught by: Kira Zumkley

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