48693 - Computer Science for Cultural Heritage

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student acquires the skills necessary for effective communication of cultural heritage, with particular emphasis on the use of digital technologies. They are able to effectively apply techniques of photogrammetry, structured-light scanning, and modeling for the three-dimensional reconstruction of cultural heritage objects and for their virtual restoration.

Course contents

Principles of communication, fundamentals of the semiotics of the sign, strategies and technologies for the communication of cultural heritage: digital images; principles of photogrammetry; principles of structured-light 3D scanning; 3D printing; 3D modeling; virtual tours; fundamentals of GIS and GIS-based web applications.

Readings/Bibliography

Essential reference bibliography. Additional, more specific materials will be provided during the lectures.

Barilli R., Estetica e società tecnologica. Marshall McLuhan, in Il Mulino, marzo-aprile 1973

Ciotti F., Roncaglia G., Il mondo digitale, LaTerza, 2000

Eco U., Piano R., Zeri F., Graziani A., Le isole del tesoro, Electa, 1988

Zaccarini et al., A multi-disciplinary approach to the preservation of cultural heritage: a case study on the Piazzetta degli Ariani, Ravenna. Download at - https://tinyurl.com/zrogujf

Teaching methods

Lectures combined with practical exercises and project development.

Assessment methods

Oral examination including the presentation of a project based on a case study chosen by the student.

Teaching tools

PowerPoint presentations and guides to the main software used during the

Office hours

See the website of Simone Zambruno

See the website of Anna Forte