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Photographic Documentation for Cultural Heritage Training Course
Are you passionate about photography? Do you want to enhance your skills and learn the art of photographic documentation for cultural heritage? We are thrilled to announce a new specialized training course on “Photographic Documentation for cultural heritage” designed to empower aspiring photographers to create compelling visual narratives and immortalize moments in time.
📅 Date: 9-11 September 2023
🕰️ Duration: 20 hours (block seminar)
🏢 Offered by: UNESCO Chair on Cultural Heritage Education – The Cult-HeEd Center of Helwan University
Course Overview:
In this comprehensive theoretical/ practical training course, you will learn the techniques of photography for the purpose of objects and heritage sites documentation and discover the secrets of creating catalogues for heritage sites through photographs. Whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned photographer, our expert instructors will guide you through a series of hands-on workshops and engaging sessions that cover the following topics:
- Fundamentals of Photography: Understanding exposure, composition, lighting, and camera settings.
- Advanced Techniques: Capturing impactful images that tell stories and evoke emotions.
- Documentary Photography: Documenting events, cultures, and experiences with authenticity and sensitivity.
- Ethical Considerations: Respecting subjects’ rights and maintaining the integrity of the story.
- Editing and Post-Processing: Enhancing your images using software tools to create the desired impact.
- Showcasing Your Work: Tips on presenting and sharing your photo documentation projects.
Why Join Our Course?
- Hands-on practice and constructive feedback to fine-tune your skills.
- Develop new practical skills to advance your professional career.
- Networking opportunities with fellow photography enthusiasts.
- Access to industry-standard equipment and resources.
Limited seats are available for this exclusive training workshop. Don’t miss this chance to embark on a transformative journey in photography.
Workshop standard fees 700 LE
Fees for Helwan University students 500 LE (Please confirm your education status uploading a photo of your student id)
🔗 Register at http://cult-heed.helwan.edu.eg/?page_id=541
📧 For inquiries, contact us at Cult-HeEd@hq.helwan.edu.eg
☎️ Call us at 01009722392
Digital Photogrammetry Training Course
Unlock the World of 3D Imaging!
We are excited to present our highly anticipated Digital Photogrammetry Training Course, a gateway to the captivating world of 3D imaging and spatial data analysis. Whether you’re an architect, a conservator, surveyor, archaeologist, engineer, or simply a technology enthusiast, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to create accurate 3D models from photographs.
📅 Date: 16-18 September 2023
🕰️ Duration: 20 hours (block seminar)
🏢 Offered by: UNESCO Chair on Cultural Heritage Education – The Cult-HeEd Center of Helwan University
Course Overview:
Photogrammetry is an innovative technique that converts 2D images into detailed 3D models, offering vast opportunities across various fields. With special focus on the use of digital photogrammetry for cultural heritage documentation, our comprehensive training program will cover the following key areas:
- Introduction to Photogrammetry: Understanding the principles, workflows, and applications.
- Camera and Image Acquisition: Selecting the right camera and capturing high-quality images for optimal results.
- Image Processing: Mastering the art of image alignment, stitching, and feature extraction.
- 3D Reconstruction: Creating accurate 3D models from the processed images.
- Point Cloud and Mesh Generation: Converting data into point clouds and mesh representations.
- Texturing and Post-Processing: Enhancing and refining the 3D models for realistic visualization.
- Industry Applications: Exploring how photogrammetry is utilized in architecture, construction, cultural heritage preservation, and more.
Why Join Our Course?
- Learn from experienced professionals with a proven track record in photogrammetry.
- Hands-on exercises using industry-standard software and equipment.
- Small class sizes for personalized attention and guidance.
- Collaborate with peers and build a network in the photogrammetry community.
- Receive a recognized certification upon course completionfrom the UNESCO Chair on Cultural Heritage Education – the Cultural Heritage Training and Education Center of Helwan University
Limited seats are available for this exclusive training workshop. Don’t miss this chance to embark on a transformative journey in digital photogrammetry.
Workshop standard fees 700 LE
Fees for Helwan University students 500 LE (Please confirm your education status uploading a photo of your student id)
🔗 Register at http://cult-heed.helwan.edu.eg/?page_id=541
📧 For inquiries, contact us at Cult-HeEd@hq.helwan.edu.eg
☎️ Call us at 010097223
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Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage Training Course
Preserving Our Heritage, Protecting Our Future!
We are thrilled to announce our specialized training course on Disaster Risk Management for Cultural Heritage, a crucial initiative to safeguard our cherished heritage sites and artifacts from natural and human-made hazards. Join us in this transformative program to learn how to mitigate risks, develop emergency response plans, and ensure the resilience of cultural treasures for generations to come.
📅 Date: 11 – 14 October 2023
🕰️ Duration: 20 hours (block seminar)
🏢 Offered by: UNESCO Chair on Cultural Heritage Education – The Cult-HeEd Center of Helwan University
Course Overview:
Cultural heritage represents the essence of our history, identity, and collective memory. Unfortunately, our invaluable cultural heritage treasures are vulnerable to various hazards, including earthquakes, floods, fires, conflicts, and climate change. In this comprehensive training, you will gain essential knowledge and practical skills, including:
- Understanding Disaster Risk Management: Concepts, principles, and frameworks.
- Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Mapping: Identifying threats and assessing potential impacts on cultural heritage.
- Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Measures: Implementing preventive measures to reduce vulnerabilities.
- Post-Disaster Recovery and Restoration: Strategies for the recovery and restoration of damaged cultural heritage.
- Engaging Stakeholders: Collaborating with communities, institutions, and authorities for collective protection.
- Case Studies: Learning from past experiences and success stories in disaster risk management for cultural heritage.
- Learn from highly qualified experts and practitioners in the field of cultural heritage preservation and disaster risk management.
- Develop new skills, Increase your progression opportunities, and boost your professional career.
- Partake in interactive workshops and real-world simulations for practical learning.
- Access to comprehensive resources and best practices in the domain.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts.
Why Join Our Course?
Reserve Your Spot Now!
Limited seats are available for this exclusive training workshop. Don’t miss this chance to embark on a transformative journey in the field of heritage management.
Workshop standard fees 700 LE
Fees for Helwan University students 500 LE (Please confirm your education status uploading a photo of your student id)
🔗 Register at http://cult-heed.helwan.edu.eg/?page_id=541
📧 For inquiries, contact us at Cult-HeEd@hq.helwan.edu.eg
☎️ Call us at 01009722392
Upcoming Virtual Workshops and Webinars: Winter 2021
The Cultural Heritage Training and Education Center “Cult-HeEd” at Helwan University announces the launch of a new series of virtual workshops and lectures for June– September 2021 that address a wide range of topics, emerging issues and best practices in the Heritage and Museum fields. All workshops and webinars are coordinated by highly qualified academic staff, consultants, and specialists in the respective fields and address to students and researchers of undergraduate and postgraduate heritage programs; employees at cultural and heritage organizations; university and school teaching staff; and the public at large.
Cult-HeEd Lectures and Workshops are Presented in Cooperation with the:
- Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities: The Administration of Cultural Development and Community Engagement, Minister’s Office. Also, in cooperation with the Administration of Conservation of Mummies and Human Remains Storeroom; the Registration, Collections Management, and Documentation Department; and the Repatriation of Antiquities Department.
- The Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation EHRF.
- The General Administration for Cairo Heritage Preservation at Cairo Governorate.
You must register for each webinar/workshop you wish to attend
To register, interested people are kindly requested to fill a registration form
and send it to Cult-HeEd@hq.helwan.edu.eg
(registration deadline is 48 hours prior to each event)
For any queries and/or further details kindly contact
Prof. Dr. Rasha Metawi
Director of the Cultural Heritage Training
and Education Center “Cult-HeEd” at:
Mobile: 001009722392
Email address: Cult-HeEd@hq.helwan.edu.eg
Workshop 1
Workshop Topic:” Talaat Harb Pasha Museum” A National Economic Identity in Egypt
Date: Saturday 14 -15 August including a study visit to Talaat Harb Pasha Museum
Workshop frame
Talaat Harb Pasha 25 November 1867 – 13 August 1941 was a leading Egyptian entrepreneur and founder of Banque Misr, and its group of companies, in May 1920. In his memory a two-days workshop is organized. In the First day, the talk elaborates the economic role of Bank Misr, where the bank, under the leadership of Talaat Harb, established a number of companies operating in various sectors, such as: textiles, shipping, publishing, movie making, insurance and the first national airline (Egypt Air). then the talk presents Talaat Harb Pasha Museum and its collection. Second day is a study visit to Talaat Harb Pasha Museum
Presented by
Dr. Ashraf Youssef Mohamed Emam Elsherif
Mail: Ashraf129129@yahoo.com Ashraf129129@gmail.com
Mobile phone: + 201001628196
General Director of Talaat Harb Pasha Museum. MA in Cultural Heritage Management and tourism studies. A Master degree, in accordance with the LMD system-Bologna Process (European Union Standards), awarded by the University of Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne entitled “Gestion des Sites du Patrimoine Culturel et Naturel et Valorisation Touristique” (GSVT)