I859 – Reconstructive 3D-Modeling in Archaeology

Module
Reconstructive 3D-Modeling in Archaeology
Reconstructive 3D-Modeling in Archaeology

Please note: This module will be offered for the first time in the Winter semester 2025/26 semester.
Module number
I859
Version: 1
Faculty
Informatics/Mathematics
Level
Master
Duration
1 Semester
Semester
Winter semester
Module supervisor

PD Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Marco Block-Berlitz
marco.block-berlitz(at)htw-dresden.de

Lecturer(s)

PD Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Marco Block-Berlitz
marco.block-berlitz(at)htw-dresden.de

Course language(s)

English
in "Reconstructive 3D-Modeling in Archaeology"

ECTS credits

4.00 credits

Workload

120 hours

Courses

4.00 SCH (1.00 SCH Lecture | 3.00 SCH Internship)

Self-study time

60.00 hours

Pre-examination(s)
None
Examination(s)

Alternative examination - Project
Module examination | Weighting: 100% | tested in English language
in "Reconstructive 3D-Modeling in Archaeology"

Form of teaching
  • Lecture
  • Practical work in the computer-laboratory
  • Self-study of provided literature
Media type
  • Lectures & Discussions
  • Tutorial-Videos
Instruction content/structure

The module aims to introduce into the generation of archaeological reconstruction hypotheses by the means of virtual 3D-Modeling.

Theory:

  • Introduction to basics of reconstructive 3d-Modelling
  • Documentation of the reconstruction process and the knowledge incorporated in the model
  • Different fields application of 3d-models in the context of archaeological heritage research and dissemination

Practical Part:

  • Introduction to 3D-modelling and animation software
  • Guided student project
  • Documentation of the reconstruction process
Qualification objectives

After the course, the participants will...

  • ...know about important standards and conventions on the usage of 3d modelling in cultural heritage
  • ...be able to create and animate simple virtual 3D models of archaeological heritage objects.
  • ...be abe to reflect upon and document the process of knowledge generation that leads to a reconstruction.
  • ...be able to critically assess the applicabillity and value of virtual reconstruction models in research, teaching an presentation of archaeology.
Social and personal skills
No information
Special admission requirements
Recommended prerequisites

Proficiency in english language

Continuation options
Literature
  •  Der Modelle Tugend 2.0: digitale 3D-Rekonstruktion als virtueller Raum der architekturhistorischen Forschung (2019). Heidelberg: arthistoricum.net (Computing in Art and Architecture, Band 2)
  • ICOMOS (2017) Principles of Seville. International Principles of Virtual Archaeology. Ratified by the 19th ICOMOS General Assembly in New Delhi, December 2017. Seville. http://sevilleprinciples.com/
  • The London Charter Interest Group (2009) The London Charter For the Computer-Based Visualisation of Cultural Heritage 2.1.
    https://www.london-charter.org/media/files/london_charter_2_1_en.pdf
  • Hugh, D. (2016) ‘A New Introduction to the London Charter.’ In Bentkowska-Kafel, A., Denard, H., and Baker, D. (eds) Paradata and transparency in virtual heritage. London: Routledge, pp. 57–71.
Current teaching resources
None
Notes
No information