IPA61001 Introduction to Cultural Data

Aims/Description: This module examines cultural data, including methods for creating, analysing and communicating data. Cultural data is digital data about human culture and society, past and present: from ancient documents, artefacts and environments to present-day social media, digital arts and virtual worlds. Cultural data also uses a wide range of digital methods for its creation, analysis and communication, such as digitisation, crowdsourcing, AI, data visualisation, apps, digital exhibitions, and user-centred design. You will learn the principles, methods and tools for working with all types of cultural data, preparing you for a career in the media, information and cultural sectors.

Staff Contact: PIDD MICHAEL

Teaching Methods: Seminars, Tutorials, Independent Study

Assessment: Course work

Information on the department responsible for this unit (Arts and Humanities IPO):

Teaching timetable

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