PHOTOGRAMMETRY

This course is split into two options to suit budgets and the needs of the participants. A good understanding of IT would be helpful, although not essential. We also suggest that participants bring their own cameras.

 

Day course

The first option is the day course only held on Sunday 12th July 2026 from 8:20am to 5pm. Lunch will be provided. Those attending will cover the theory of photogrammetry, how the process works, how best to take photographs to yield the best results and the software required. After an introductory talk, the remaining course will be practical with ample time for those participating to take photos (subject material will depend on weather and participants interested) and do some processing to turn them into basic 3D models.

 

After this day course each student will be encouraged to take their photos home to process, and will hopefully have gained the necessary skills to continue their own work in photogrammetry.

 

We can also offer day rates for camping and meals for those who wish to stay on site either side of the course. To discuss these options, please contact bookings@sharp.org.uk.

 

Week Workshop

For those that want to take the knowledge and skills forward we are offering a week long workshop, which includes the day course. The workshop will cover in a more informal way details on the use of a variety of software and processing techniques, as well as providing discussion sessions on data capture, storage, and other considerations when using photogrammetry for projects. It will include more detailed sessions on processing the data, and troubleshooting. Finally the participants will gain experience in the photogrammetry of objects of varying size, ensuring that you can create 3D objects of a variety of subject matters from large buildings, to archaeological features and even small finds.

 

As part of this week you will have the opportunity to get involved in the photogrammetry study of the magnificent church of St Mary the Virgin in Sedgeford and the surrounding graveyard. You will have access to our archaeological sites to produce 3D models of features. In addition time and access will be provided for work on our small find archive, creating models for our new information centre. The tutor will also assist and advise any projects that the participants themselves are interested in undertaking.

 

To participate in the day course and the week-long workshop,  please choose the week option when booking.

 

Please note: persons aged 15 are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian accompanying. Ages 16 and 17 may attend unaccompanied with parental or guardian permission.

 

We aim to be accessible to everyone, so if you do have access requirements, please get in touch so we can discuss what we can do to help.

Students attending should bring if possible….

• A camera (preferably a DSLR or mirrorless) alternatively students could use their phones (for those with cameras lenses from 20-200mm should work, although variable zoom is better!).
• For those using cameras - High capacity (16GB+) SD cards (best to bring a spare!).
• If students have them - a laptop for note taking and field download of pictures.
• A notepad and pen (waterproof A5 pads are always a good shout) as field notes are essential.

Day Course only: Sunday 12th July 2026

Day Course and Weeklong Workshop: 12/07/26 - 17/07/26 inclusive. 

Day Course only: 1 day

Course and Weeklong workshop: 6 days

Day Course only - £60

Day Course & Workshop Week - £200

 

Onsite camping space and use of shower facilities for a week - £50

We ask that all those camping to arrive on the Saturday afternoon before the start of their booked week, and they can leave at any time the following Saturday, or on the Friday afternoon/evening after work if this works better for them.

 

All onsite meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and all evening entertainment for a week - £60

 

The workshop week rate includes lunch onsite, drinks, and admission to our Tuesday night lecture (if you wish to attend), but does not include accommodation or breakfast/evening meals. If you wish to camp onsite during your stay, and/or eat breakfast and dinner onsite, please select these options when making your booking.

SHARP offers financial support for excavation and our courses through the John Hensby Memorial Bursary. For more information and to apply, please visit The John Hensby Fund.

For more information on the Photogrammetry course, including what will be covered, a timetable, and an equipment list, see the information pack which can be found with all our course/volunteer specific documents at the bottom of our  Season Bookings page.

At SHARP we have always tried to cater for as many dietary needs as possible. However the limitations of cooking in a container cabin in a field, and the increasing numbers and types of allergies, means that while we do try, we can't always cater for all needs. Particularly for those people with severe and/or life-threatening allergies.

 

We currently cater for Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and Dairy Free diets for those having lunch with us or camping on site.

 

For allergies other than these please contact SHARP in advance of making your booking to find out whether we can cater for your situation.

We endeavour to make the project as inclusive as possible for people with a variety of medical conditions. We also have a good history of working with people with learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Asperger's, and Dyspraxia. We ask as part of the booking process that you please make us aware of any medical conditions and how they impact you so that we can better accommodate you.

 

If you have medical needs that require charging of medical devices, please get in touch before making a booking. The camp site is off the grid, with power provided by a solar array. This works well in most situations, however, in poor weather we may not be able to guarantee you power to charge large devices at all times.