Creating User Engagement for Digital Cultural Heritage

Course Description

Welcome to the exciting world of digital cultural heritage! This innovative course offers a unique opportunity to explore the behind-the-scenes operations of museums, archives, and libraries. Developed by the Fifties in Europe - Kaleidoscope and CultureMoves projects, this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to create engaging digital experiences for cultural heritage audiences.

What students will learn from the course

• Digital curation and annotation techniques
• Strategies for educating and engaging audiences
• How to access and utilize digital repositories and platforms
• Creative engagement with photography and dance content
• Application of user engagement theory to cultural heritage contexts
• Building strong digital communities for cultural heritage

Pre-requisite or skills necessary to complete the course

This course is designed for intermediate-level learners, and no specific prerequisites are required. However, a basic understanding of cultural heritage and digital technologies would be beneficial.

What the course will cover

• Core concepts and tools for user engagement
• Digital strategies for stimulating audience interaction
• Case studies from 1950s photography
• Digital engagement in museum contexts
• Site-dance practice and its intersection with cultural heritage
• Relationships between dance and material cultural heritage
• Historical dance in cultural heritage sites
• Practical application of user engagement theories

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for:

• Professionals and volunteers in cultural heritage institutions
• Teachers and students interested in digital cultural heritage
• Amateurs passionate about cultural heritage and digital engagement
• Anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes work of museums, archives, and libraries

How learners can use these skills in the real world

The skills acquired in this course have numerous real-world applications:

1. Enhancing visitor experiences in museums and cultural institutions
2. Developing engaging digital content for cultural heritage organizations
3. Creating educational programs that utilize digital cultural heritage
4. Improving audience engagement strategies for archives and libraries
5. Designing innovative digital exhibitions and interactive displays
6. Collaborating on international cultural heritage projects
7. Contributing to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage through digital means

Syllabus

1. Introduction
2. User engagement
3. Photography
4. Museums
5. Dance and site
6. Im/material cultural heritage
7. Historical dance
8. Final exam

This comprehensive course offers a flexible learning path, allowing you to choose modules that align with your interests. By enrolling, you'll gain valuable insights into the world of digital cultural heritage and learn how to create meaningful connections between audiences and cultural treasures. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of digital innovation in the cultural heritage sector – enroll now and start your journey towards becoming a digital cultural heritage engagement expert!