DM1571 Introduction to Media Technology 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2013
Decision to discontinue this course:
No information insertedContent and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course is meant to give an introduction to many things:
- relevant subjects
- the media industry
- professional roles
- KTH
- higher studies
- the rest of the education programme.
Intended learning outcomes
The goal of the course is to give the students
- an introduction to media and media technology from different perspectives.
so that they will
- have a basis for the following education.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
To be announced at least 4 weeks before course start at course web page. Previous year: R. Fidler R: Mediamorphosis: Understanding new media, Pine Forge. W. Gibson: Idoru, Berk. S. Hadenius: Massmedier, Bonniers. Material produced at the department.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminars, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
In this course all the regulations of the code of honor at the School of Computer science and Communication apply, see: http://www.kth.se/csc/student/hederskodex/1.17237?l=en_UK.
Other requirements for final grade
Seminars (SEMA; 3 university credits)
Project (PROA, 1,5 university credits)
Individual project (INLA; 1,5 university credits).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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
Offered by
Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
Media technology courses within the program.
Supplementary information
The course is available only for students studying Master of Science in Engineering, Media Technology (CMETE).