Workshop parallel session 2

Arman Džaferagić, Digital Heritage in Action: A Hands-on Workshop on Cultural Heritage Digitization

In this interactive workshop, I will present the innovative methodologies developed during my doctoral research on “Schwierige Digitalisierung: Materialität des digitalen Objekts.” The session is designed to provide an in-depth, hands-on experience with both low-cost and high-end digitalization techniques that are revolutionizing the preservation and documentation of cultural heritage.

Participants will learn about advanced 3D scanning and photogrammetry techniques, and how these methods can be used to create detailed digital models of cultural objects. A live demonstration using a hand-held scanner will show the process of generating high-quality digital replicas, highlighting the technical nuances and practical considerations involved in equipment setup, data acquisition, and post-processing.

During the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with the scanning process and learn practical strategies that can be applied within their own institutions. The session will also include a discussion on how digitalization can enhance research and public engagement by making cultural heritage more accessible and interactive. Additionally, I will present a case study of the Meteor model ship from the German Maritime Museum (DSM), illustrating how cutting-edge digital documentation contributes to special exhibitions and long-term heritage preservation.

This workshop is highly interactive and encourages active participation. It is aimed at museum professionals, conservators, and researchers interested in incorporating digital tools into heritage management. By the end of the session, participants will gain practical skills and insights that empower them to implement digital documentation techniques effectively.

Arman Džaferagić

Director of the Crafts Museum Ovelgonne

Arman Džaferagić is a doctoral candidate at the German Maritime Museum (DSM) and the Leibniz Institute for Maritime History. His research, titled “Schwierige Digitalisierung: Materialität des digitalen Objekts” (Challenging Digitalization: The Materiality of Digital Objects), focuses on developing innovative, low-cost methods for digitally capturing the intricate materiality of cultural heritage objects. With extensive experience in advanced 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and multispectral imaging techniques, Arman has documented a wide range of challenging artifacts. His contributions include the digital documentation of the Meteor model ship at the DSM, a project that plays a vital role in special exhibitions and heritage preservation efforts. For this workshop, Arman is delighted to collaborate with the Crafts Museum Ovelgönne, which will provide its 3D hand scanner. Together, they aim to deliver a hands-on experience that empowers museum professionals and researchers to adopt cutting-edge digital documentation techniques. Arman is passionate about leveraging technology to preserve cultural heritage and believes that interactive, practical workshops are essential for fostering innovation and inspiring new approaches. He looks forward to sharing his expertise and engaging with fellow practitioners in this dynamic field.