Photography and Photogrammetry for Maritime Archaeology
Learn how to capture the past in 3D—create accurate digital models of artefacts, features, and sites using photogrammetry.
This beginner-friendly eLearning course introduces the theory and techniques behind photogrammetry, with a focus on maritime archaeology. Explore photography fundamentals, equipment setup, survey planning, data processing, and how to avoid common errors. You’ll gain the knowledge to generate high-quality 3D models for research, monitoring, and presentation.
Note: A reasonably modern computer with an AMD or Nvidia graphics card is required for 3D modelling. MAC users will be limited to one recommended software option.
Self-paced learning | about 4-6 hours total
£55 course cost | 5 NAS credits
COURSE CONTENT
- Photography and Photogrammetry for Maritime Archaeology,
- Development and Uses of Photography in Archaeology
- Introduction to Photogrammetry
- Equipment
- Photography Basics and Techniques
- Survey Planning for Photogrammetry
- Processing your Data
- Avoiding Errors
- Optimising Outputs and Publishing Results
- Monitoring Archaeological Sites
Ideal for archaeologists, students, divers and heritage enthusiasts. Course development has been supported by a grant from Historic England.
There is a follow-on, in-person practical course taught at Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth, UK. Check the NAS events site for upcoming dates.