Course detail
Basics of Multimedia Technology
FaVU-ZMT-ZAcad. year: 2024/2025
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
Entry knowledge
None.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
credit: attendance
Attendance in seminaries is mandatory.
Attendance in seminaries is mandatory.
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.
Orientation in the wide range of tools for creating interactive multimedia works and installations. Mastering the basics of using technology MIDI, OSC, DMX.
Orientation in the wide range of tools for creating interactive multimedia works and installations. Mastering the basics of using technology MIDI, OSC, DMX.
Study aids
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.
Lev Manovich: The language of New Media.
Miller Puckette: Theory and Technique of Electronic Music.
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Type of course unit
Lecture
13 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
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.