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Digital Excursion: 3D Scanning of Egyptian Archaeology

09 March 2010, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

Digital Excursions

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UCL Petrie Museum

We are pleased to announce the first UCLDH Digital Excursion. We will visit the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and will look at the use of 3D scanning in the museum environment.

Continuing its commitment toward public accessibility for its world-renowned collection of over 80,000 objects, the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology has formed a partnership, 3D Encounters, with the Ireland-based multimedia company IET (Õomh·nna …igipteach Teoranta) to develop high-end 3D scanning, modelling and presentational resources.

The aim is to digitally record themed selections of objects and make them more accessible by telling their ëstoriesí, beginning with the concept Face to Face. Thanks to the partnership, the museum now has its own 3D scanner, provided from Arius 3D in Canada by 3D Encounters. Scanning of objects, carried out by Ivor Pridden, is now well under way and curatorial input is being provided by Margaret Serpico. During your visit, you will have a chance to hear more about the aims and priorities for the project and to speak to both Margaret and Ivor.