In September 2024, within the framework of AOA – ARCHiVe Online Academy, Factum Foundation organised ‘Photogrammetry in Heritage Documentation’, an online workshop focusing on the use of photogrammetry to document cultural heritage. The program received over 300 applications from 120 institutions across Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. From these, 20 students were selected, ensuring diversity in gender, region, and academic background, based on their statements of intent.
The workshop comprised 24 hours of instruction delivered over four Saturdays by Imran Khan, with six hours of lectures each week. The first half introduced participants to photogrammetry techniques for recording built heritage and artifacts, while the second half focused on processing the captured data into digital outputs, such as 3D models, using Reality Capture software. Students engaged in hands-on assignments, learning to document cultural heritage through photography and data processing. By the end of the workshop, participants were able to create detailed 3D models and orthophotos, earning certificates to recognise their achievements.
This initiative aims to empower the next generation of archaeologists, architects, and heritage conservationists with critical skills in digital documentation, fostering the preservation of South Asia’s rich cultural heritage.