Description
The DAAC programme focuses on developing and applying digital tools related to cultural heritage, artistic creation, cultural analysis, and utilizing digital technology for managing and promoting cultural products and services. Graduates will receive a degree in “Digital Applications in Arts and Culture”. They will be eligible to participate in the ASEP competition to be included in the list of educators by sector and specialty (PE86 Informatics) for appointment or recruitment in secondary education, according to current legislation. Graduates can also work in cultural organizations (museums, galleries, archives, libraries), tech companies specializing in cultural applications, artistic and cultural productions using digital media, research centres focused on digital cultural heritage, and creative industries involving digital content production, cultural data management, and the development of interactive experiences for cultural heritage.
Relation to Employment
Graduates can work in cultural organizations (museums, galleries, archives, libraries), tech companies specializing in cultural applications, artistic and cultural productions using digital media, research centres focused on digital cultural heritage, and creative industries involving digital content production, cultural data management, and the development of interactive experiences for cultural heritage.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (High School Diploma) and successful participation in national-level examinations.
Knowledge
Upon completion of the program, graduates of the Department are expected to: understand and critically engage with the theoretical and applied principles governing a wide range of fields within Philology, History and Anthropology.
Skills
• Graduates are able to critically apply acquired theoretical knowledge in practice and research.
• They design and implement scientifically grounded programmes or interventions aimed at analysing and interpreting socio-cultural phenomena or supporting educational processes.
• They monitor and evaluate the outcomes of programmes/interventions and adapt strategies accordingly.
• They search for, evaluate and critically use scientific data and information from diverse sources.
• They follow scientific developments and integrate new methods and practices into their work.
• They communicate effectively, orally and in writing, scientific information, evidence-based advice and professional opinions to individuals, groups and the wider community.
• They formulate research questions, test hypotheses and conduct small-scale research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
Competences
• Graduates critically reflect on their role and contribution to outcomes.
• They demonstrate professional responsibility, ethical conduct and respect for diversity and the specific needs of individuals and groups.
• They develop interpersonal and collaborative abilities and work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.