48693 - Computer Science for Cultural Heritage

Academic Year 2017/2018

  • Moduli: Alessandro Iannucci (Modulo 1) Simone Zambruno (Modulo 2)
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Ravenna
  • Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage (cod. 8616)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student acquires basic computer skills.

Course contents

The course is divided into two modules: a 30-hour module A, focused on theoretical and practical IT fundamentals, main software, network and data-mining from the Web. And a 26-hour module B (taught by Marco Orlandi), focused on techniques and tools for digital restorations, including selected case studies.

Further information concerning the contents and topics of the course will be given during the lectures.

Readings/Bibliography

Module A: Snyder L., Amoroso A., Fluency. Conoscere e usare l'informatica, Milano: Pearson, 6. Edizione, 2016. Modulo B: study materials will be provided during the lectures.

Teaching methods

Class lectures and hands-on sessions in the computer lab.

Assessment methods

Oral exam on the IT fundaments (module A) and of theoretical and practical knowledge concerning digital restoration (module B); evaluation of a digital restoration project prepared during the computer lab sessions.

Marking criteria:

  • Fail: insufficient knowledge in all 3 sections.
  • Pass: adequate knowledge in at least 2 out of 3 sections (mark between 18/30 and 23/30).
  • Merit: adequate knowledge in all 3 sections (mark between 24/30 and 27/30).
  • Distinction: excellent knowledge in all 3 sections, and evidence of remarkable skills in the critical evaluation of the course contents (mark between 28/30 and 30/30).

Teaching tools

Texts and handouts provided by the lecturers; sessions in the Frame LAB of the Dipartimento di Beni Culturali.

Office hours

See the website of Alessandro Iannucci

See the website of Simone Zambruno