Course detail

Basics of Multimedia Technology

FaVU-ZMT-ZAcad. year: 2018/2019

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

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. MgA. Filip Cenek

Department

Section of AV technology (KAT)

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

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

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

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

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch AVI , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch AEN , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch AFO , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch AMU , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

MgA. Tomáš Hrůza

Seminar

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. MgA. Filip Cenek