Systems and programs for text and image processing. Scanner technology, digital rasterization, colour theory.
Image compression methods, storage and transmission of documents.
Calibration and quality aspects.
DM1020 Media Technology 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
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Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus DM1020 (Spring 2009–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus DM1020 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The goal of the course is to give the students
- deeper knowledge on modern text and image processing and colour theory
so that they will be able to
- use and adapt systems for production and the organization around these.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Literature
Understanding Digital Color from GATF Press, ISBN-nr 1-85802-450-1.
Also recommended: A Field Guide to Digital Color, av Maureen C. Stone. Förlag: From A K Peters LTD. ISBN 1-56881-161-6.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ANN1 - Assignment, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Examination (TEN1; 3 university credits).
Assignment (ANN1; 4,5 university credits).
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Supplementary information
This course is mainly for students studying to Bachelor of science in engineering.
The course is taught partly with DM2529 Digital Images for Publication.
The course is given for the last time 08/09.