postgraduate certificate Cultural Documentation

Cultural heritage reflects the foundations on which a nation's identity and history has been built. Globalization and the excessive use of new technologies represent a threat to the preservation of socio-cultural diversity. For this reason, it is of crucial importance the preservation of such legacy through an in-depth knowledge of this field. Based on this context, TECH has created an academic degree in which the student will delve into some of the particularities of museums as centers dedicated to the collection of documentation based on the understanding of heritage and galleries didactics. All of this, in an immersive and dynamic program taught in a practical 100% online format that includes the best theoretical and practical content.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price

The world's largest faculty of humanities”

Description

Are you interested in the archive of heritage assets? With this program you will learn all the tools to catalog thousands of museum treasures”

With this postgraduate certificate in Cultural Documentation the student will acquire the necessary tools to become an expert in the archive that is handled in museums, applying the necessary methods to maintain a complete preservation of all the material found in them. In addition, you will learn about the most effective documentary systems for information gathering, with the objective of having a more complete organization of the collected elements.

All this, thanks to the fact that this program has the didactic support of multimedia resources throughout the process, which will provide a comprehensive training that will allow the student to deepen their knowledge about the management of information based on historical elements that may include not only objects, but also documents that require thorough care and a demanding research for its proper archiving process in galleries.

This degree is developed within a 100% online modality, a benefit that will allow students to learn from anywhere in the world, and even in their favorite places; they can be visiting a museum and learning about their favorite topics at the same time, since they will have access 24 hours a day to the contents that form part of this academic program. In addition, academic resources can be downloaded from any device with an internet connection, so you can use the technological device that best suits your needs.

With this postgraduate certificate you will become a key player in information management processes”

This postgraduate certificate in Cultural Documentation contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. Its most outstanding features are:

The development of case studies presented by experts in Cultural Documentation
The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is designed provide innovative and practical information on disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

The great treasures found in the world's museums need managers who are passionate about archiving. Will you join the challenge?”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

This program uses innovative technology for the student, with top-quality didactic and multimedia content”

With TECH you can become an archive manager in the most important museums worldwide”

Objectives

The structure of this postgraduate certificate in Cultural Documentation will allow the student to acquire new knowledge to become an archive manager, entering different museums at an international level that will lead them to achieve excellence in their field of work. At the same time, the goal of the degree is to provide the student with the appropriate tools to delve into the functions of documentary registry, based on an excellent inventory and catalog management.

This postgraduate certificate contains all the information you need to preserve cultural heritage objects”

General Objectives

Manage cultural heritage in different tourist areas in accordance with the principles of sustainability
Knowing the management of cultural heritage in the different areas
Manage sources, plan projects, and organize different methods to solve problems
Demonstrate procedures to promote cultural ideas

Specific Objectives

Identify the Information Management Processes
Understanding the different platforms for the diffusion of existing collections and projects
Learn about mediation and participatory experiences

Achieving your goals is now possible from anywhere, at any time and with the best multimedia content”

Postgraduate Certificate in Cultural Documentation

Cultural documentation is a discipline that focuses on the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage. It includes the management of art collections and cultural documents, as well as the application of documentation techniques for their conservation and study. If you are interested in exploring this field and are looking for a program that provides you with all the necessary tools to become a high-level specialist, you have come to the right place. At TECH Global University you will find the most complete and updated Postgraduate Certificate in Cultural Documentation in the educational panorama. The postgraduate course is completely virtual and brings together the most sophisticated learning techniques, with a select curriculum that addresses in various modules everything you need to know about cultural documentation. Our curriculum makes use of state-of-the-art graphic, audiovisual and interactive material, which you will have within reach of any device connected to the Internet. The curriculum will take you through everything from the history of cultural documentation, the theory of heritage preservation and the management of art collections and documents, to documentation techniques such as photography, digitization and cataloging.

Get to know cultural documentation

This Postgraduate Certificate was designed by the best specialists in the field, thanks to this, you will have the possibility to access an innovative curriculum, with updated thematic axes that will enhance your knowledge and skills. Throughout the postgraduate course, you will address contemporary issues related to the management of culture and cultural diversity, the role of technology in cultural documentation, and the ethical and political implications of cultural heritage management. In turn, you will study the theory of heritage preservation, documentation techniques (digitization, photography, cataloging) and the history of cultural documentation. Thanks to this, you will become an expert in documenting and managing collections of cultural objects and documents, gaining an understanding of the importance of conservation and preservation of culture.