Digital Media, 6 credits

Digitala medier, 6 hp

TNM088

Main field of study

Media Technology and Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Daniel Nyström

Director of studies or equivalent

Camilla Forsell

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 64 h
Recommended self-study hours: 96 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6CMEN Media Technology and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 1 (Autumn 2017) 1, 2 -, - Swedish Norrköping, Norrköping C

Main field of study

Media Technology and Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Course offered for

  • Media Technology and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course, the participants should have an introductory knowledge in the digital media area. In one area, of the student’s own choice, a more in-depth knowledge is given. After the course, the student should be familiar with the project model as a tool and have basic knowledge in report writing. Furthermore, the student should have knowledge about issues related to information retrieval, plagiarism and ethics. After completing the course, the participants should be able to:

  • explain the technical conditions for image reproduction
  • describe the technical conditions for audio and video recording.
  • use tools for basic image processing, video production and computer graphics.
  • apply elementary knowledge in typography and graphic design.
  • analyse the role of dramaturgy in a cinematic narrative.
  • discuss and analyse ethic questions in a case scenario.
  • plan and implement a project by applying a basic project model.
  • apply the basics of report writing under specified conditions.
  • present a statement orally to an audience under specified conditions.

Course content

The course is based on the area blocks imaging, graphics, film/video, audio and publishing. Further, the course includes a communication track, allowing the students to practice their oral and written communication skills.

Teaching and working methods

During the first period, the course consists of weekly themes through lectures, seminars, group work and assignments. During the second period, the main work in the course is conducted through a group project.

Examination

UPG2Project presentation1 creditsU, G
PRA2Project work2 creditsU, G
UPG1Assignment2 creditsU, G
KTR1Written test1 creditsU, G

Grades are given as ’Fail’ or ’Pass’.

Grades

Two-grade scale, U, G

Department

Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap

Director of Studies or equivalent

Camilla Forsell

Examiner

Daniel Nyström

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 64 h
Recommended self-study hours: 96 h

Course literature

Additional literature

Other

  • Documentation will be presented during the course.  

Code Name Scope Grading scale
UPG2 Project presentation 1 credits U, G
PRA2 Project work 2 credits U, G
UPG1 Assignment 2 credits U, G
KTR1 Written test 1 credits U, G

Grades are given as ’Fail’ or ’Pass’.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva. 

Additional literature

Other

Documentation will be presented during the course.  

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery

                            
2.3 System thinking

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork

                            
3.2 Communications

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

                            

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