Certified Specialist Programme in Digital Art Conservation Techniques
Published on June 23, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm excited to be talking with a specialist in digital art conservation. Can you tell us a bit about your background and what drew you to this field? GUEST: Sure, I have a background in both IT and fine arts, and I've always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and art. Digital art conservation allows me to use my skills to preserve our digital heritage for future generations. HOST: That's fascinating! The course you're here to talk about is the 'Certified Specialist Programme in Digital Art Conservation Techniques'. Can you give us an overview of what the course covers? GUEST: Absolutely, the course covers essential techniques for the archival preservation of digital artworks, including file format migration, data recovery, and digital forensics. It's designed for archivists, museum professionals, digital artists, and IT specialists who want to gain practical skills and a globally recognized certification. HOST: I see, and what current industry trends are relevant to this course? GUEST: One trend is the increasing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in digital art conservation. These technologies can help us analyze and preserve large collections of digital artworks more efficiently. HOST: That's really interesting. What challenges have you faced in this field or while teaching this subject? GUEST: One challenge is the rapid pace of technological change. It can be difficult to keep up with the latest tools and techniques, but that's also what makes this field so exciting. HOST: Absolutely. Finally, what do you think the future holds for digital art conservation? GUEST: I think we'll see even more use of automation and machine learning in this field. We'll also see a greater emphasis on collaboration between institutions and individuals to preserve our digital heritage. HOST: Well, thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights on the 'Certified Specialist Programme in Digital Art Conservation Techniques'. It's been a pleasure talking with you. GUEST: Thank you for having me, it's been a pleasure sharing my thoughts on this important topic.
