A new educational app which aims to inspire
young people to explore Scotland’s rich history through the use of virtual reconstructions has been launched.
The interactive Go Roman game, which has been developed by the Centre for Digital
Documentation and Visualisation (CDDV) – a partnership between Historic Environment Scotland and The Glasgow School of Art – will help people discover
what life was like at a Roman fort along the Antonine Wall in Scotland around
2,000 years ago using interactive virtual reconstructions.
Documentation and Visualisation (CDDV) – a partnership between Historic Environment Scotland and The Glasgow School of Art – will help people discover
what life was like at a Roman fort along the Antonine Wall in Scotland around
2,000 years ago using interactive virtual reconstructions.
The cutting-edge technology, which
encompasses detailed archaeological research, motion capture and highly
accurate 3D scanning, allows users to step back in time at the World Heritage Site,
with an immersive experience of Bar Hill Fort and the surrounding area.
encompasses detailed archaeological research, motion capture and highly
accurate 3D scanning, allows users to step back in time at the World Heritage Site,
with an immersive experience of Bar Hill Fort and the surrounding area.
Lyn Wilson, Digital Documentation Manager for
Historic Environment Scotland and Project Manager with the Centre for Digital
Documentation and Visualisation, said: “The Go
Roman game provides users with an interesting look at the Antonine Wall,
allowing them to visualise what it was like 2,000 years ago with help from Roman
soldier Julius and slave Verecunda, by combining digital and tactile elements.
We want to encourage parents and educators to incorporate this type of
interactive activity and virtual access into children’s learning.
Historic Environment Scotland and Project Manager with the Centre for Digital
Documentation and Visualisation, said: “The Go
Roman game provides users with an interesting look at the Antonine Wall,
allowing them to visualise what it was like 2,000 years ago with help from Roman
soldier Julius and slave Verecunda, by combining digital and tactile elements.
We want to encourage parents and educators to incorporate this type of
interactive activity and virtual access into children’s learning.
“Historic Environment Scotland are always
looking for new ways to engage and stimulate young people in exploring Scotland’s
rich history. So it’s exciting for us to apply virtual reconstruction to bring
to life key World Heritage Sites enriching our young people’s historical
knowledge.”
looking for new ways to engage and stimulate young people in exploring Scotland’s
rich history. So it’s exciting for us to apply virtual reconstruction to bring
to life key World Heritage Sites enriching our young people’s historical
knowledge.”
Professor Paul Chapman, Director of the
School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis) at The Glasgow School of Art,
said: “SimVis is in the forefront of 3D visualization, gaming and VR. We have
been delighted to bring this expertise to the partnership with HES and the CDDV
working together on ground-breaking initiatives such as the acclaimed Scottish
Ten, and creating innovative products such the Go Roman game to inspire and engage new audiences with history and
the built heritage. “
School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis) at The Glasgow School of Art,
said: “SimVis is in the forefront of 3D visualization, gaming and VR. We have
been delighted to bring this expertise to the partnership with HES and the CDDV
working together on ground-breaking initiatives such as the acclaimed Scottish
Ten, and creating innovative products such the Go Roman game to inspire and engage new audiences with history and
the built heritage. “
Go Roman, is developed from Scottish Ten
Project data, which saw sites around the world documented digitally to create
accurate 3D data to help in their conservation, management and to promote
learning and virtual accessibility. Artefacts featured in the game (found at
Bar Hill) have been scanned from originals which are on display at the
Hunterian Museum in Glasgow. As part of a complementary schools programme,
accurate replica artefacts, based on the real ones, have been commissioned.
This innovative approach allows pupils to handle artefacts in both the real and
virtual world, gaining a better understanding of their use and place in the
Roman world.
Project data, which saw sites around the world documented digitally to create
accurate 3D data to help in their conservation, management and to promote
learning and virtual accessibility. Artefacts featured in the game (found at
Bar Hill) have been scanned from originals which are on display at the
Hunterian Museum in Glasgow. As part of a complementary schools programme,
accurate replica artefacts, based on the real ones, have been commissioned.
This innovative approach allows pupils to handle artefacts in both the real and
virtual world, gaining a better understanding of their use and place in the
Roman world.
To download the app or find out more, visit:
Apple
Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/go-roman/id1251988769?mt=8
Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/go-roman/id1251988769?mt=8
Android
Devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dds.barhillgame
Devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dds.barhillgame
ENDS
For further information on SimVis and the GSA
contact:
contact:
Lesley Booth, 07799414474 / press@gsa.ac.uk
For further information on Historic Environment Scotland contact:
Seumas Skinner, 0131 668 8714 / 07776 243 809 / Seumas.Skinner@HES.scot
Notes to Editors
About Go
Roman
Roman
The characters featured are based on named
individuals, whose details are recorded on gravestones and altars found near
Bar Hill. More information on the site can be found at www.antoninewall.org
individuals, whose details are recorded on gravestones and altars found near
Bar Hill. More information on the site can be found at www.antoninewall.org
To assist teachers in using the resource in
the classroom, a suite of handling boxes and educational materials have also
been developed, including physical replicas of many of the artefacts in the
game. CPD events will be running in association with the Glasgow Museums
Resource Centre and the Hunterian Museum on 20th and 27th February in Glasgow.
For more details on the CPD sessions, visit the GMRC website: https://beta.glasgowlife.org.uk/media/1636/cpd-for-teachers.pdf
the classroom, a suite of handling boxes and educational materials have also
been developed, including physical replicas of many of the artefacts in the
game. CPD events will be running in association with the Glasgow Museums
Resource Centre and the Hunterian Museum on 20th and 27th February in Glasgow.
For more details on the CPD sessions, visit the GMRC website: https://beta.glasgowlife.org.uk/media/1636/cpd-for-teachers.pdf
About the School of Simulation and Visualisation
at The Glasgow School of Art
at The Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) was founded in 1845
as one of the first Government Schools of Design, as a centre of creativity
promoting good design for the manufacturing industries of Glasgow. However,
the School’s lineage can be traced to 1753 when Robert Foulis established a
school of art and design in Glasgow, which was described as the single most
influential factor in the development of eighteenth-century Scottish Art.
Today, The GSA is internationally recognised as one of Europe’s leading
university-level institutions for the visual creative disciplines. Our
studio-based approach to research and teaching brings disciplines together to
explore problems in new ways to find innovative solutions. The studio creates
the environment for inter-disciplinary working, peer learning, critical
inquiry, experimentation and prototyping, helping to addressing many of the
great challenges confronting society and contemporary business.
as one of the first Government Schools of Design, as a centre of creativity
promoting good design for the manufacturing industries of Glasgow. However,
the School’s lineage can be traced to 1753 when Robert Foulis established a
school of art and design in Glasgow, which was described as the single most
influential factor in the development of eighteenth-century Scottish Art.
Today, The GSA is internationally recognised as one of Europe’s leading
university-level institutions for the visual creative disciplines. Our
studio-based approach to research and teaching brings disciplines together to
explore problems in new ways to find innovative solutions. The studio creates
the environment for inter-disciplinary working, peer learning, critical
inquiry, experimentation and prototyping, helping to addressing many of the
great challenges confronting society and contemporary business.
The School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis)
currently specialises in postgraduate teaching and research. It has been a
leader in research and development within the field of high-end 3D simulation
and visualisation since 1997.Working with EU and UK Research Councils, Government
departments and blue-chip companies, SimVis has created advanced visualisation
products in various industries including the automotive, built environment,
defence, shipbuilding and medical sectors. SimVis has a strong background in
the medical visualisation sector, and has produced 3D digital models of
selected anatomy to support activities such as pre-operative planning, risk
reduction, surgical simulation and increased patient safety.
currently specialises in postgraduate teaching and research. It has been a
leader in research and development within the field of high-end 3D simulation
and visualisation since 1997.Working with EU and UK Research Councils, Government
departments and blue-chip companies, SimVis has created advanced visualisation
products in various industries including the automotive, built environment,
defence, shipbuilding and medical sectors. SimVis has a strong background in
the medical visualisation sector, and has produced 3D digital models of
selected anatomy to support activities such as pre-operative planning, risk
reduction, surgical simulation and increased patient safety.
SimVis is a partner in the CCDV (with Historic
Environment Scotland) which has delivered the admired Scottish 10 and is
delivering 3D models of Scotland’s most recent UNESO World Heritage site, the
Forth Bridge. SimVis also created the award-winning 3D visualisations and
soundscapes for the state of the art digital battle scenes as part of the
transformation of visitor facility to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle
of Bannockburn in 2014 and last year announced a partnership with Tennent’s to
work on the company’s new visitor centre.
Environment Scotland) which has delivered the admired Scottish 10 and is
delivering 3D models of Scotland’s most recent UNESO World Heritage site, the
Forth Bridge. SimVis also created the award-winning 3D visualisations and
soundscapes for the state of the art digital battle scenes as part of the
transformation of visitor facility to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle
of Bannockburn in 2014 and last year announced a partnership with Tennent’s to
work on the company’s new visitor centre.
About Historic Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is the lead public body charged with caring for, protecting and promoting the historic environment. HES is also the lead on delivering Scotland’s first strategy for the historic environment, Our Place in Time.
Historic Scotland, Scran, Canmore, The National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP), The Engine Shed, Stirling Castle and Edinburgh Castle are sub-brands of Historic Environment Scotland.
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Year of Young People 2018The Year of Young People 2018 will be the next of the Scottish Government’s series of themed years, following the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017.
The Year of Young People (YoYP 2018) will inspire Scotland through its young people aged 8 to 26, celebrating their achievements, valuing their contributions to communities and creating new opportunities for them to shine locally, nationally and globally
Central to YoYP 2018 will be a celebratory events programme that puts young people at the heart of its development and delivery, creating new and valuable experiences for young Scots and the wider public, with links to the inaugural 2018 European Championships.
Over 200 young people throughout Scotland are currently being recruited to become YoYP 2018 Ambassadors. Ambassadors will ensure that people and organisations in their communities know about what’s happening and will lead on projects and activities to create events and opportunities to celebrate young people.
The Year of Young People will have six themes which were developed in co-production with young people themselves:
Participation – looking at how young people can influence public services and decisions which affect their lives
Education – creating a stronger role for young people in shaping their learning
Health and Wellbeing – supporting young people to lead healthier, active lives and have opportunities to learn about and improve their mental health and resilience
Equality and Discrimination – broadcasting the value of young Scots, challenging negative perceptions of young people, and supporting young people to take leading roles in challenging discrimination in all its forms.
Enterprise and regeneration – celebrating young people’s role in innovation, entrepreneurship and the Scottish economy as well as making Scotland a greener and more pleasant place to live
Culture – celebrating young people’s talent and contribution to Scottish culture and arts.
Further information on what’s happening and how people can get involved can be found on the new website www.yoyp2018.scot or @YOYP2018 on Twitter.