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Traditional Costumes as part of Cultural Heritage
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Traditional Costumes as part of Cultural Heritage

Preserving cultural traditions through digitization
Created byCarlos Vaz de Carvalho, Sofia (Faye) Plakantonaki
Last updated 3/2024
English
English

What you'll learn

  • Learners will be able to understand the reasons and concepts of traditional costumes
  • Learners will be able to know the opportunities for digitization of traditional costumes
  • Learners will be able to know the main techniques for digitization of traditional costumes
  • Learners will be able to see examples of the use of digitization of traditional costumes

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Course content

2 sections • 10 lectures • 1h 50m total length

  • Introduction5:24

    Explore traditional costumes as cultural heritage through a multi-disciplinary approach that links textiles, dancing, history, folklore, and identity with virtual reality technology.

  • Defining Culture and Heritage10:39

    Define culture and heritage, explore their interrelation, and distinguish tangible and intangible heritage, including natural and cultural landscapes, with examples and the idea that digital culture becomes future heritage.

  • Defining Culture and Heritage
  • Clothing as a demonstration of social status13:12

    Explore traditional costumes as cultural heritage, examining how clothing demonstrates social status, signals identity, and evolves through urban contact, while communities ratify changes across regions and weddings.

  • Clothing as a demonstration of social status
  • Introduction to Folklore Costumes21:43

    Explore the definitions and regional varieties of folklore costumes from Greece, Bulgaria, Portugal, Germany, and Lithuania, including urban and rural outfits, materials, embroidery, and headwear.

  • Introduction to Folklore Costumes
  • ‘’Signs’’ and ‘’messages’’ of traditional costumes - Part 113:03

    Explore how traditional costumes communicate signs and messages through color, garments, and ornaments, indicating age, social status, region, and life stages across Greece, Portugal, Germany, and Lithuania.

  • ‘’Signs’’ and ‘’messages’’ of traditional costumes - Part 213:13

    Explore how Bulgarian embroidery uses symbols like the Albertirsa swastika and swastika, the Tree of Life, and the Gazi neckline to convey protection, meaning, and color symbolism.

  • ‘’Signs’’ and ‘’messages’’ of traditional costumes
  • Exploring the Relation of Costumes and Identity - Part 18:25

    Explore how traditional costumes encode identity through gender, age, marital status, ethnicity, religion, and regional heritage, and how costume acts as a social communication tool.

  • Exploring the Relation of Costumes and Identity - Part 211:49

    Explore how traditional costumes express national and social identities, highlighting Bulgarian regional styles, collective folklore, and heritage across Greece, Bulgaria, Portugal, Germany, and Lithuania.

  • Exploring the Relation of Costumes and Identity
  • Innovating on visualising folklore costumes13:03

    Explore three digitization methods for folklore costumes—handheld 3D scanning, 4D scanning, and digital pattern reconstruction—and learn their workflows, speeds, and post-processing trade-offs.

  • Innovating on visualising folklore costumes

Requirements

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Description

Step into the enchanting realm of traditional costumes digitization with our comprehensive MOOC, "Traditional Costumes as Cultural Heritage." This course invites you to embark on a captivating journey where age-old cultural attire meets the transformative power of technology.

Delve into the profound historical and cultural significance of traditional costumes from around the world, and discover the challenges they face in a rapidly changing society. Then, explore how digital tools and cutting-edge techniques can be harnessed to document, preserve, and showcase these invaluable cultural assets.

Throughout the course, you'll gain hands-on experience with the latest advancements in digitization, from 3D reconstructions and virtual reality to online platforms for immersive cultural experiences. Whether you're a costume enthusiast, a cultural preservationist, or a tech aficionado, this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity.

Join us in preserving and celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural diversity through the art of traditional costume digitization. Together, we'll ensure that these extraordinary garments continue to thrive in the digital age, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared heritage. Don't miss your chance to be part of this inspiring journey and to gain insights into these new technologies.

Who this course is for:

  • Everyone interested in traditional dancing and costumes.
  • Researchers interested in textile digitization

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