Reflections for Week 10

Reflections for Week 10

My project is coming along having received an actual domain name (url), images and works being positioned suitable for both PC and Mobile device viewing and even with my very limited experience, it is starting to look good.

This week we looked at digital heritage through the realm of virtual reality, augmented reality, 3d imaging and 3d printing and was another great lesson in the use of technology  for the betterment of cultural heritage (though my attempts to recreate a 3D version of an old school bell resulted in something more akin to works by Salvadore Dali).

In areas like Iraq and Syria, this  technology is currently being used to document as many culturally significant objects, artefacts, landmarks and museums before the are lost forever due to war and acts of wilful destruction by extremist groups. These projects are described in greater detail on the internet through sites such as UNESCO, and there is a great article http://theconversation.com/preservationists-race-to-capture-cultural-monuments-with-3d-images-53536 ,  on the race to capture and preserve as much of this significant cultural heritage before it is destroyed by the IS extremist group.

Regarding future accessibility, it is a great digital program to record these sites in the greatest detail possible before they are lost forever. From a “Joe Public” view these collections will then have the capability to be made into exhibits for those who may not have the physical ability,  time, finances or simply just live too far away to now experience museums that they may have an interest in personally or professionally.

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