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(first year)

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The world's largest faculty of humanities”

Introduction to the Program

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”

Syllabus

The contents of this program have been designed by experts in this field, which is why students will increase their knowledge in the area of Cultural Documentation. This way, you will learn about the most important aspects to carry out an effective cataloging and research process, based on the integration of information management and document system elements.

Thanks to the design of this innovative course, you will obtain excellent educational foundations to achieve your goals”

Module 1. Cultural Documentation Classify and Research
1.1. Documentation of a Museum

1.1.1. What Is the Documentation of a Museum?
1.1.2. What is the Purpose of an Museum?
1.1.3. Museums as Documentation Collection Centers
1.1.4. Documentation Related to Museum Objects

1.2. Information Management and its Practical Application

1.2.1. Description of Information Management
1.2.2. Appearance and Development of Information Management

1.2.2.1. 20th century
1.2.2.2. Present Day

1.2.3. Tools to Implement Information Management
1.2.4. Who Can be Responsible for Information Management?

1.3. Documentary System I

1.3.1. Archive Documentary Content

1.3.1.1. Archive in Document Management
1.3.1.2. Importance of Documentary Archives

1.3.2. Responsibilities of the Staff in Charge of Documentary Archives
1.3.3. Documentary Instruments

1.3.3.1. Records
1.3.3.2. Inventory
1.3.3.3. Catalog

1.4. Documentary System II

1.4.1. Documentation

1.4.1.1. Graph
1.4.1.2. Technique
1.4.1.3. Restoration

1.4.2. Documentary Movements and Funds
1.4.3. Administrative Documentation and Filing

1.5. Documentary Standardization

1.5.1. Terminological Control Tools

1.5.1.1. Hierarchical Lists
1.5.1.2. Dictionaries
1.5.1.3. Thesauri

1.5.2. Quality Standards
1.5.3. ICT Applications

1.6. Museum Investigation

1.6.1. Theoretical Framework
1.6.2. Documentation vs. Investigation
1.6.3. Information Management Processes

1.7. Diffusion Platforms of Collections and Projects

1.7.1. Transmission of Knowledge
1.7.2. Social media
1.7.3. Media

1.8. Education in the Context of Heritage and Museums

1.8.1. Didactics of Museums
1.8.2. Role of the Museums and Galleries in Education
1.8.3. Theoretical Framework of Learning

1.8.3.1. Formal
1.8.3.2. No formal
1.8.3.3. Informal

1.9. Mediation and Participatory Experiences

1.9.1. Education for Equality and Integrity
1.9.2. Proposals of Awareness and Respect for the Environment
1.9.3. Sociomuseology

1.10. Areas of Education and Cultural Action

1.10.1. History
1.10.2. Structure
1.10.3. Functions

TECH provides the most important tools for its students to enhance their skills and knowledge to a higher level”

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.