Documenting Intangible Heritage Sites
Location:
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts - Wrth - Al Futah, Riyadh.
Course Duration:
4 days / 20 training hours
التاريخ والوقت:
2 نوفمبر إلى 5 نوفمبر (4 مساءً – 9 مساءً)
Course Language:
Arabic
Number of Seats:
26
All Wrth programs are offered free of charge to Saudi nationals.
About the course
This course is a unique opportunity to explore and document the cultural memory of local communities, with an emphasis on Saudi identity and social history. Combining specialized lectures with practical field applications, participants will get hands-on training in the latest methodologies and techniques for identifying and recording elements of intangible cultural heritage.
Participants will be introduced to tools such as interactive maps, which contribute to the preservation and safeguarding of local customs. They will learn the fundamental concepts associated with intangible cultural heritage within its professional context, and analyze real-world case studies to understand documentation in line with best practices.
Outcomes
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Recognize various methods of documenting intangible heritage, selecting the most appropriate based on the environment and context.
- Apply theoretical concepts to integrated field practices.
- Efficiently use data collection tools, such as questionnaires, interviews, and direct observation.
Entry requirements
This course is open to all community members aged 18 and above who have a high school diploma or higher accreditation.