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.

Entry knowledge

None.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

credit: attendance
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.

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.

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.

Seminar

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer