The Institute of Classical Studies 3D Lab is connected to the activities of the School of Advanced Study’s 3D Centre, based in the ICS and IHR. We have access to a small selection of 3D hardware and software in the Institute and Library, and run a range of activities including training, awareness raising, and research into 3D applications for classics and archaeology.
Staff:
- Dr Gabriel Bodard, Reader in Digital Classics
- Dr Valeria Vitale, Research Fellow
- Joanna Ashe, Librarian of the Combined Classics Library
Equipment:
- Our 3D printer (a CraftBot 3 Wifi) lives in the Classics Library. (A sister printer, an Ultimaker 3 Extended, lives in the Institute of Historical Research.)
- We have an Alienware Area51 PC with advanced graphics processor in the Library (not bookable via the desk; speak to Dr Bodard for access to this computer). This computer is able to process 3D files, e.g. to perform photogrammetry, several times faster than the regular PCs.
- We also have several virtual reality (VR) headsets, several of which are portable units that enable you to use your smartphone as a VR device, but also including one HTC Vive System.
- The computers in the Library’s electronic resources room have licenses for Agisoft Metashape, and are loaded with other 3D imaging and editing, CAD modelling, and VR software.
Training:
- Photogrammetry training. We have offered (and would be happy to discuss for the future): half-day workshops for small groups in the Classics library; and two-hour sessions in local heritage institutions.
- CAD training. We have offered two-day, one-day or half-day sessions for small groups (maximum 10). These can be targeted at postgraduate/postdoctoral, general public, or school-age groups, with appropriate activities for each. We are happy to visit schools or community centres for such events.
- Sessions in ICS MA modules (especially ICS03) and the online Sunoikisis Digital Classics programme, including most recently:
- Training in international Digital Humanities intensive workshops, such as:
- Digital Epigraphy Workshop, London (May 2019)
- British Institute at Ankara, Turkey (Mar 2019)
- Cluj Napoca, Romania (Jun 2018)
- Digital Humanities Summer School, Borovets, Bulgaria (Sep 2017)
- ICS summer school in 3D Imaging and Modelling for Classics and Cultural Heritage (will next run c. July 2021)
Check the ICS Events list for training events
Other activities:
- HARL’s Ehrenberg Collection is in the process of being 3D imaged and uploaded to the Sketchfab platform, thanks to Alicia Walsh of Recollection Heritage who set up and documented the process.
- We have used 3D imaging or 3D printed objects as part of several public engagement events in the Institute and the School (e.g. ICS Ancient Magic; Living Frankenstein; Being Human 2017; Clay, Marble and Pixels; Iris Festival of Imagined Worlds; ICS Monsters).
- 3D printed objects have been part of exhibits and displays at the Classics Library, Senate House Library, and elsewhere.
- 3D printing for cultural heritage and education (e.g. Object Based Learning for Relationships and Sex Education)
- We are able to offer consultancy and advice, from PhD proposals to funding applications.
- We are very keen to collaborate in joint research projects with scholars or heritage professionals worldwide.
If you are interested in training, consultancy, collaborating on a research project, or any other involvement with the ICS 3D Lab, please get in touch with valeria.vitale@sas.ac.uk or gabriel.bodard@sas.ac.uk. For access to the Ehrenberg Collection, the electronic resources room, or the Classics Library's other resources, contact joanna.ashe@sas.ac.uk.
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