International Heritage Visualisation

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MSc International Heritage Visualisation. All GSA degrees are validated by the University of Glasgow, a Russell Group institution in the top 1% of the world’s universities.

Duration
The programme is delivered over one year (full-time).

How To Apply
Applications should include:
• Completed Postgraduate Application Form, including two references;
• 500-word statement, outlining reasons for applying for the programme;
• A copy of academic qualification certificates. For pending certification, applicants should ensure that referee reports contain an indication of the predicted result;
• IELTS report for overseas applicants for whom English is not their first language (IELTS 6.0).

Programme Leader:
Dr Minhua Eunice Ma


Tutors:

Dr Stuart Jeffrey
Dr Kim Bale
Gillian Moffat

Programme Overview

This programme is subject to validation.

 The MSc in Visualisation offers three specialist awards:

  • MSc International Heritage Visualisation
  • MSc Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy
  • MSc Serious Games Development

The MSc International Heritage Visualisation will equip candidates with the knowledge and skill sets required to create digital records and visualisations of heritage sites and objects of local, national and international significance. This course offers a unique opportunity to combine architectural and heritage techniques with state of the art digital technologies, such as 3D laser scanning, digital reconstruction, real-time interaction and visualisation using state of the art virtual reality facilities. Candidates will become familiar with the range of skills needed for the meaningful 3D documentation of cultural sites and heritage assets, and the ability to present them effectively for use by the varied user groups and audiences engaged in cultural heritage management, conservation, academic research, tourism and art practice. 

The course is structured using a combination of lectures, seminars and hands on recording and model development to enable students to understand the process of creating original 3D datasets from critical approaches and project planning through to technical execution and delivery. Utilising experienced professionals from the fields of heritage management, buildings recording and 3D modelling the candidates will benefit from the courses' novel approach to fostering multi-disciplinary study in computer science, heritage management, archaeological practice, architecture, the built environment, art and design and tourism.

Programme Structure

STAGE 1

  • Core Research Skills for Postgraduates (15 credits)
  • 3D Modelling & Animation (15 credits)
  • Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage (15 credits)
  • Interactive Heritage Visualisation (15 credits)

STAGE 2

  • Data Acquisition & Processing (30 credits)
  • GSA Electives: choose two from
    • Mapping the City (15 credits)
    • Architectural Design & Design Theory (15 credits)
    • Environmental Design (15 credits)

STAGE 3

  • MSc Research Project (60 credits)

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