75885 - Image Processing and Virtual Restoration

Learning outcomes

The student will learn the critical use of IT tools for the editing and processing of digital images of artwork, including diagnostics at different frequency bands, virtual-reality simulations, virtual restoration, based on the fundamental knowledge of the degrade and conservation of cultural heritage. The student will learn the basics of digital representation of historical and artistic contents, and will be able to prepare a digital presentation focused on an evaluation of the restoration quality.

Course contents

The course is divided into two modules.
The first module of 26 hours is held by Dr. S. Zambruno and will be borrowed from the similar module held within the LMCU in Restoration.
In laboratory mode with practical exercises, the following topics will be addressed in order to acquire useful skills for the use of digital tools and computer graphics in the restoration activity:

Structure From Motion techniques for the digitisation of objects;

Basics of 3D modelling in Blender environment;

3D printing techniques.

The second module of 4 hours will be held by Prof. A. Iannucci and will focus on the theme of applications of computer graphics to the study of cultural heritage.

Readings/Bibliography

First Module

─Limoncelli M., Il restauro virtuale in archeologia, Roma Carocci, 2012

─Neumüller M., Reichinger A., Rist F., Kern C., "3D Printing for Cultural Heritage: Preservation, Accessibility, Research and Education," in 3D Research Challenges in Cultural Heritage. vol. 8355, M. Ioannides and E. Quak, Eds., ed: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2014, pp. 119-134

─Zaccarini M., Iannucci A., Orlandi M., Vandini M., Zambruno S. (2013), A multi-disciplinary approach to the preservation of cultural heritage: a case study on the Piazzetta degli Ariani, Ravenna, in Digital Heritage, Conference proceedings, 2, 2013, pp. 337-340.

─Zambruno S.; Vazzana A.; Buti L.; Orlandi M., Cloud computing e fotomodellazione come integrazione della modellazione 3D per l’architettura storica. La chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista in Ravenna., «ARCHEOLOGIA E CALCOLATORI», 2013, 24, pp. 371 – 378

Second Module

Notes from lectures

Teaching methods

Lectures and laboratory activities.

Laboratory exercises will be held at Frame LAB

Assessment methods

The examination consists of:

1. Oral interview to test the basic knowledge of computer graphics with particular regard to the field of cultural heritage (first module).

2. Theoretical and practical skills acquired in digital restoration (second module).

The evaluation will be based on the following criteria

- negative assessment: the student demonstrates inadequate preparation in any of the three parts of the examination;
- sufficient assessment: the student demonstrates acceptable preparation in at least two of the three parts of the examination (score between 18/30 and 23/30);
- positive assessment: the student demonstrates adequate preparation in all parts of the examination (score between 24/30 and 27/30);
- excellent assessment: the student demonstrates excellent preparation in all parts of the examination and possesses significant capacity to critically elaborate on the topics covered (score between 28/30 and 30/30).

Teaching tools

Online collaborative teaching tools to complement traditional classroom teaching activities: Moodle platform, forum, chat, web conf.. wiki.

Use of content (textual and multimedia teaching materials, videos, exercises) available on the delivery platform Online teaching to registered students.

Office hours

See the website of Alessandro Iannucci