Geographical Information Systems, Thursday, February 9, 4:00PM – 5:30PM GMT / 8:00AM – 9:30AM PST, Online via YouTube
This session introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and illustrates how it can be used to explore spatial patterns in cultural heritage datasets. We begin with an overview of the basic building blocks of GIS, including raster and vector data types, spatial vs. attribute data, and coordinate reference systems. We include concrete case studies involving the use of GIS with ancient spatial data. A hands-on exercise for learners to take away and try for themselves is also described, with further reference to external tutorials.
3D Imaging and Scanning, Thursday, February 16, 4:00PM – 5:30PM GMT / 8:00AM – 9:30AM PST, Online via YouTube
This session, the first of three on 3D technologies, introduces concepts and methods in 3D imaging, that is the production of a digital 3D model of an extant object via scanning, photographing, or otherwise accurately capturing the surface, geometry or volume of the original object. Case studies for the use of 3D imaging in archaeology and cultural heritage are presented, and students are offered a tutorial on the use of photogrammetry: the generation of a 3D image from dozens of 2D photographs of a single object.
SunoikisisDC is an international consortium of Digital Classics programs originally developed by the Alexander von Humboldt Chair of Digital Humanities at the University of Leipzig in collaboration with the Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies and the Institute of Classical Studies, London.