Advanced Skill Certificate in Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage
Published on June 23, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be speaking with an expert in the field of digital cultural heritage preservation. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your experience in this area? GUEST: Sure, I've been working as a curator for over a decade now, specializing in digital documentation of cultural heritage. It's been fascinating to see how technology can help us preserve our past. HOST: That's fantastic! Now, let's dive into the course you're teaching - 'Advanced Skill Certificate in Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage'. Could you explain what this course is all about? GUEST: Absolutely, this course equips professionals with advanced skills to preserve and showcase cultural assets through digital means. We focus on 3D modeling, photogrammetry, and digital archiving. HOST: Interesting. With such advanced techniques, could you share some current industry trends that are shaping this field? GUEST: Certainly, there's a growing emphasis on virtual reality and augmented reality for public engagement. Also, AI and machine learning are being used to analyze large datasets of cultural heritage materials. HOST: Those sound like exciting developments! But I imagine there must be challenges too. What would you say are the biggest hurdles when it comes to digital documentation of cultural heritage? GUEST: Two major challenges are ensuring standardization across different projects and maintaining long-term accessibility of digital archives. HOST: Important points indeed. Looking forward, where do you see the future of digital cultural heritage preservation headed? GUEST: I believe we'll continue to see increased use of technology, leading to more immersive and interactive ways of experiencing cultural heritage. But we must always remember the importance of human curation and interpretation. HOST: Well said. Thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights on the 'Advanced Skill Certificate in Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage'. GUEST: My pleasure, thanks for having me.
