• Introduction

    • This module includes practical and useful information for the learner on the use of immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality with specific examples from their application in various industries and the cultural sector in specific. In the module's second chapter, learners learn about 3D Printing technologies and their use and application, the way they work, and their benefits, and their main components. This module is a walkthrough helping the reader understand the basic concept of what networking in computers is, and what Cyber Security is about. The module proceeds with Big Data analysis and machine learning , introducing the reader to what big data is and discusses the contemporary profession of a data scientist. Finally, in Mobile Application Creation , an introduction on the different ways of creating an app for different operating systems is created, and a simple guide is presented that assists the learning in understanding how to create their own app. The module ends up with an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS), geovisualisationand location-based services.

    • Learning Objectives

      Upon completion of the module, the learner will:

      • be equipped with practical and useful information on the use of immersive technologies like Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality, and their applications in the cultural sector with specific examples.
      • learn about 3D Printing technologies and their use and application in various sectors with specific examples.
      • understand how 3D Printers work and the functionality of their main components.
      • categorise the 3D Printers based on the techniques used.
      • understand both benefits and limitations of the use of 3D Printers.
      • understand the basic concepts of IT networking and cybersecurity and be introduced to basic terminology in the field of IT networking
      • identify functions of malware, sources of malware and general internet threats.
      • identify between ways of app creation, and being able to follow a simple guide on how to create an app.
      • comprehend basic principles of geographic information systems needed for understanding geovisualisation and location-based services.