In the modern labor market, there is a growing need for specialists with knowledge and skills in the field of applied computer science in the field of culture and digital media.
- Digital transformation in the cultural sphere: Since the advent of digital technologies, the cultural sphere has been actively implementing and using them to create, preserve and distribute cultural products and services. Computer science has become an integral part of activities in museums, theaters, libraries, galleries, and other cultural institutions.
- The importance of data analytics: Experts in the field of applied computer science can help cultural institutions in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data, for example, about visitors or consumers of content. This data allows us to formulate strategies, optimize processes, and improve the quality of services provided. Virtual and Augmented Reality: Virtual and augmented reality technologies offer new opportunities to create interactive, immersive and unique cultural experiences. Specialists in applied computer science in the field of culture are competent in the development of such virtual and augmented realities.
- Digital media development: Digital media such as websites, mobile apps, social networks, and video platforms play a significant role in the cultural sphere. Trained specialists in applied computer science are able to create and manage such digital media platforms.
Thus, specialists in applied computer science in the field of culture and digital media are in demand in the labor market, because they are able to effectively use information technology to develop and solve problems in the field of culture. They can innovate, optimize work processes, and create new digital products and services for cultural institutions and others.
The department participates in the implementation of grants and projects commissioned by cultural and art institutions of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).
The staff of the department contributes to the digital transformation of the social sphere with major projects to digitalize the cultural heritage of the peoples of the North:
- portal "Memory of Yakutia" (https://памятьякутии .Russian Federation), supervised by the National Committee for UNESCO in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia);
- electronic phonogrammarchive on the musical folklore of the peoples of North Asia" (grant from the Russian National Science Foundation, project No. 10-04-12111b).