Project objectives were therefore designed so to answer the identified needs: -To undertake a study of the methods, templates, and models suitable for intangible cultural products will be conducted to define a standardized framework used by the partner participating countries in digitization, presentation, and preservation of intangible cultural heritage. - To implement and develop appropriate training in cultural heritage digitization so to adapt to the digital shift - To encourage innovation in the cultural sector, aiding the application of these digital skills in their professional lives. - To develop curricula on principles and methodologies for digitizing intangible cultural heritage - To deliver such knowledge through a virtual learning platform to enhance the education and practical skills of the target groups, VET users. - To develop an accessible and creative training curriculum, content, and e-tools for less time-consuming and cost-effective learning and teaching. - To assist trainees in improving their digital skills in preparation for a work environment that is becoming increasingly standardized.
The main reason to implement the project was to increase awareness about the importance of preserving intangible heritage, that is part of the partner countries heritage, in spite of its immateriality. Intangible cultural heritage represents a feature of our lives that unites the partner countries and the European understanding as a whole. The digitization of this type of heritage poses a number of questions which we tried to find an answer to by means of this project. Considering the rapid digitization of sectors across the globe due to international lockdown measures, project partners identified the subsequent increased demand in cultural sector to specialize professionals working in the digital field and upgrade their competences. The established common national needs were as follows: -Defining and recognizing comprehensive curricula to reinforce core competencies of VET and C-VET users in digital themes. -Starting with a shared definition, develop specific systematic methodologies and procedures for digitization, presentation, and preservation of intangible cultural heritage. -Contributing to public consciousness and understanding of shared cultural heritage .