Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

The general objective of this course is for the student to acquire knowledge and skills useful for designing in a museum context, analyzing trends at a national and international level. The student's critical and creative thinking skills will be enhanced by exposure to the processes of cataloging, digitalization, and multimedia communication. The student will subsequently be capable of enhancing the cultural heritage and successfully implementing these elements into the museum. A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) To know and understand how multimedia communication works OF 2) To know approaches and methodologies to implement multimedia for the museum … B - Application skills OF 3) To select content and digital tools appropriate for the context OF 4) To design and develop museum itineraries … C - Autonomy of judgment OF 5) To integrate the knowledge acquired in order to propose a scientific museum project OF 6) To be able of critically analysing the ways in which cultural assets are valorised by institutions D - Communication skills OF 7)To know how to communicate museum themes through the use of digital multimedia tools (e.g. podcasts/animated narrations) OF 8) To apply the fundamental principles of multimedia communication in designing content for different types of museum interlocutors E - Ability to learn OF 9) To be able to interpret and implement projects based on ministerial guidelines and indications OF 10) To be able to select, critically analyze and acquire new concepts and contents, and apply them into the field of museology