STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Core programme content
- Introduction to Digital Asset Management
- Dissertation
Indicative non-core content
• Metadata in Theory and Practice
• Digital Preservation Theory and Practice
• Digital Asset Management Systems and Architectures
• Digital Publishing
• Digital Ecosystems of Information
• Advanced Text Technologies
• Structured Data
• Digital Visualization
• Material Culture of the book: digital models
• Material Culture of Art History and Archaeology
FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
Lectures on theoretical topics; demonstrations; practical classes and exercises. The programme consists of a compulsory module worth 40 credits (Introduction to Digital Asset Management), options to the value of 80 credits, including an internship; a dissertation. Modules are assessed by coursework and/or examination.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.
MODULES
More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.
Module code: 7AAVDM01
Credit level: 7
This module provides a broad overview of key ideas and information, covering the range of challenges, processes and technologies in the design, creation, documentation, publication, management and preservation of digital assets. As well as acquiring a great deal of practical knowledge, students will develop their critical and reflective capacities, and acquire an understanding of the inter-dependence between the developments in digital scholarship, technology and curatorial practice.
KEY FACTS
Programme leader/s
Tobias Blanke 020 7848 1975, Simon Tanner 020-7848 2861 and Sheila Anderson 020 7848 1981
Awarding institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
One year FT, two years PT, September to September.
Location
Strand Campus.
Student destinations
Cultural heritage institutions (libraries, archives, museums, galleries) either as early stage training or as professional development. Also commercial organisations concerned about management, exploitation and preservation of digital assets.
Year of entry 2012
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