The Higher Diploma in Digital Heritage Applications program establishes a connection between the diverse cultural heritage of tangible and intangible aspects and the realm of contemporary digital technologies. Through a carefully crafted curriculum, the program aims to equip graduates with a thorough understanding and practical expertise in digital heritage documentation and archiving. This preparation is crucial for safeguarding the cultural heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Program Objectives:

• Enhancing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the principles and methodologies of documenting and archiving digital heritage.

• Acquiring proficiency in utilizing conventional and cutting-edge digital tools and methods for heritage documentation, conservation, and data handling.

• Raising consciousness about ethical standards in heritage digitization, particularly focusing on legal aspects and intellectual property rights

Learning Outcome:

Experienced professionals in documenting, managing, and preserving cultural heritage and able to design and implement digital archiving projects in accordance with the best practices, methods, tools and modern techniques.

Career Opportunities:

Professions related to the fields of managing big data and database, documentation, classification and archiving of documents, classification and documentation of digital heritage and digital cultural records,

Syllabus:

1^st Semester :

• History of Traditional Arts

• Entrepreneurship in Heritage

• Cultural Heritage Theories and Concepts

• Digital Documentation of Tangible Heritage

• Digital Documentation of Intangible Heritage

• Research Project Methodologies Report

• Elective Module

2^nd Semester :

• Heritage Management Theory and Practice

• Digital Archiving Theory and Practice

• Advanced Conceptualization and Practice in Digital

• Capstone Project in Digital Heritage

• Elective Module