Course detail
Basics of Multimedia Technologies for Exchange Students
FaVU-BMTAcad. year: 2021/2022
The course focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of multimedia technology.
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
3
Guarantor
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.
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.
Miller Puckette: Theory and Technique of Electronic Music.
Herbert M. McLuhan: Člověk, média a elektronická kultura.
Recommended reading
Not applicable.