The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Media technology 2005 - Basic of media technology
- Media technology 2006 - Basic of media technology
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Free Elective
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
3 cr
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to have a basic
understanding of the forms and techniques of DV camera work
and editing.
Course contents
Video compression Introduction to MPEG. The special functions
of the DV camera, video technology, advanced handling of the
video camera, basics of digital effects in video editing (theory
and practice).
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Computer knowledge, video basics
Recommended or required reading
Roy Thompson: Grammar of the Shot. Focal Press 1995.
John Watkinson: The MPEG Handbook, Focal Press 2001.
Whitaker, Jerry; Benson, Blair: Compression Technologies for Video and Audio. McGraw-Hill Professional 2002.
Jack, Keith: Video Demystified: A Handbook for the Digital Engineer (3rd ed.). L L H Technology Publishing 2001.
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 5 hours
- Exercise based learning - 10 hours
- Laboratory lessons and tasks in a simulated environment - 5 hours
- Project work and productions - 10 hours
- Individual studies - 20 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 80 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 30 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 50 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams
- Reports and productions
Teacher
Scherbakov-Parland Andrej
Examiner
Scherbakov-Parland Andrej
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- 2007-04-13 - Exams
- 2007-05-03 - Reports and productions