The use of art and culture images in higher education courses

(UK)

Research questions: The project aims at contributing towards the development of a digital art, history and culture image library for the education sector and, specifically, at improving access to universities and scholars. The main objective is the development of educational user requirements to meet their needs and the implementation of a pilot system, which includes the software, metadata and digital imaging, facilitating the enhancement of the education service.

Data presentation: Report to The Bridgeman Art Library and to the University of the Arts. Papers will be published in peer-reviewed journals, promotional literature will be forwarded to trade newsletters, and pages will be published in the company’s website.

Principal researchers: Kalliopi Vacharopoulou (KTP Associate), Pandora Mather-Lees (Managing Director, The Bridgeman Art Library), David Penfold (Senior Lecturer, London College of Communication)

Sites: The Bridgeman Art Library Limited and London College of Communication, University of the Arts London

Time span: The project initiated in July 2008 and will finish in January 2010

Contact: Kalliopi Vacharopoulou  kalliopi.vacharopoulou@bridgemanart.co.uk