Course detail

Basics of Multimedia Technologies for Exchange Students

FaVU-BMTAcad. year: 2020/2021

The course focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of multimedia technology.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

MgA. Tomáš Hrůza

Department

Department of Audiovisual Technology (KAT)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Orientation in the wide range of tools for creating interactive multimedia works and installations. Mastering the basics of using technology MIDI, OSC, DMX.

Prerequisites

None.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures and exercises.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

credit: attendance

Course curriculum

1) Theoretical introduction, clarifying the historical context, the explanation of the terms “interactivity” or “intermediality” etc.
2) Introduction of a wide range of tools, equipment and technology for the implementation of interactive systems, multimedia installations, audiovisual performances etc.
3) Samples of the most used programs, comparison tools that respects the principles of modular multimedia etc.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students learn the principles of the so-called graphical programming environments, students learn how to design and implement interactive audiovisual installation, multimedia performance etc.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance in seminaries is mandatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Lev Manovich: The language of New Media.
Miller Puckette: Theory and Technique of Electronic Music.
Herbert M. McLuhan: Člověk, média a elektronická kultura.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch ZST , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme Master's

    branch ZST , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Tomáš Hrůza