CATCH

CommunicAtion Technologies for Cultural Heritage

Project Leader

Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Cantoni
lorenzo.cantoni@lu.unisi.ch
TEC-Lab
Università della Svizzera Italiana
Via Buffi 13
6900 Lugano

Project Coordinator

Project Partners

Summary

CATCH will develop a blended learning course on the use of advanced communication technologies in cultural heritage. The target public are students in communication sciences, in computer sciences and cultural-heritage related disciplines. The course is structured in 5 core modules emphasizing case studies and best practices in the use of advanced technologies (interactive applications and 3D environments) for an effective valorization and communication of cultural heritage (experiences of museum and cultural institutions and research labs in the area of archaeology communication, and cultural tourism). One advanced module will treat themes related to the user experience in cultural heritage communication and accessibility. The project is coordinated by the Technology Enhanced Communication Laboratory (TEC-Lab) of the University of Lugano, which is already running an advanced master in Technology-Enhanced Communication for Cultural Heritage (http://www.tec-ch.unisi.ch). The second partner is MiraLab of the University of Geneve, which provides its expertise on the use of 3D technology for communicating cultural heritage. University of Basel contributes with a specific module on antiquities in cultural heritage. Finally, there will be a content contribution from professionals from the field (from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art).