Bachelor's degree programme | Media Technology and Design

Curriculum

Modules

ECTS-credits/semester

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
6
-
-
-
-
-

Fundamentals of Information Technology

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral or written examination
This course deals with the basic technologies used in web and internet infrastructures, from the browser to the web server. The course teaches the fundamentals of computer architecture and operating systems. Important concepts of operating systems such as file management, file permissions, memory management, and detailed processes are discussed. Essential services in the operation of servers such as Apache, mail, DNS, DHCP, etc .are covered, in addition to networking technologies such as TCP/IP and Ethernet. Fundamentals of network cabling systems, routers, switches and firewalls complete the course.

Fundamentals of Information Technology

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
This course deals with the basic technologies used in web and internet infrastructures, from the browser to the web server. The course teaches the fundamentals of computer architecture and operating systems. Important concepts of operating systems such as file management, file permissions, memory management, and detailed processes are discussed. Essential services in the operation of servers such as Apache, mail, DNS, DHCP, etc .are covered, in addition to networking technologies such as TCP/IP and Ethernet. Fundamentals of network cabling systems, routers, switches and firewalls complete the course.

Mathematics 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral or written examination
Linear algebra, vectors and matrices, systems of linear equations, linear mappings. Mathematical notation (sums, et al), algebraic structures (vector spaces, fields, rings).

Mathematics 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Linear algebra, vectors and matrices, systems of linear equations, linear mappings. Mathematical notation (sums, et al), algebraic structures (vector spaces, fields, rings).

Formal Methods

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
6
-
-
-
-

Algorithms and Data Structures

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral or written examination
Introduction to algorithms and data structures, flow charts, Nassi-Shneiderman diagrams, searching and sorting algorithms, table-driven algorithms, recursive algorithms, hashing methods, basic dynamic data structures, recursive dynamic data structures.

Algorithms and Data Structures

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Introduction to algorithms and data structures, flow charts, Nassi-Shneiderman diagrams, searching and sorting algorithms, table-driven algorithms, recursive algorithms, hashing methods, basic dynamic data structures, recursive dynamic data structures.

Mathematics 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral or written examination
Mathematics sets the foundation for subsequent technical subjects in the field of computer science, intelligence and communications technology, computer graphics and computer animation. Functions, trigonometry, calculus, integral calculus, probability theory.

Mathematics 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Mathematics sets the foundation for subsequent technical subjects in the field of computer science, intelligence and communications technology, computer graphics and computer animation. Functions, trigonometry, calculus, integral calculus, probability theory.

Theory of the Media

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
-
5
-
-

Media Theory

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	written examination
Students acquire insight into and understanding of media categories and their interrelationships, media-theoretical approaches to obtain an overview of the media landscape, organisational structures and social aspects. The lecture examines the scientific discourse of media theory and philosphy. The seminar consists of practical examples (e.g. agency cases), media theory and philosophical approaches and promotes academic discussion of these issues.

Media Theory

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Seminar
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Students acquire insight into and understanding of media categories and their interrelationships, media-theoretical approaches to obtain an overview of the media landscape, organisational structures and social aspects. The lecture examines the scientific discourse of media theory and philosphy. The seminar consists of practical examples (e.g. agency cases), media theory and philosophical approaches and promotes academic discussion of these issues.

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Students acquire insight into and understanding of media categories and their interrelationships, media-theoretical approaches to obtain an overview of the media landscape, organisational structures and social aspects. The lecture examines the scientific discourse of media theory and philosphy. The seminar consists of practical examples (e.g. agency cases), media theory and philosophical approaches and promotes academic discussion of these issues.

Design Fundamentals

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
9
-
-
-
-
-

Design Basics

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	4
type of examination	oral or written examination
Foundations of graphic design. Basic content analysis of design; sketch, scribble, form, color, proportion, typography and layout, corporate design.

Design Sketch Scribble

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	oral or written examination
Im Vordergund dieser Lehrveranstaltung steht die Aufgabe, visuell zu denken und seine Gedanken zu kommunizieren. Die Skizze stellt das unmittelbarste Medium für diese Denkweise dar. Die Studierenden sollten in der Lage sein, Ideen zu formulieren und diese zu Papier zu bringen. Diese Lehrveranstaltung soll grundlegende zeichnerische Ausdrucksmöglichkeiten vermitteln, die in den folgenden Lehrveranstaltungen (Games, Animation, ...) vertieft werden können. Aufbau im Detail: Grundlegende Zeichentechniken (Bleistift, Marker, ...), Perspektive, Beschreibung, Definition von Raum, Anatomie; Storyboard, Vorbereitung für Character-Entwicklung und Game Art, Concept Art etc.

Photography

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Basic parameters of photography: camera, shutter, lens, exposure. Dealing with light, perspective, proportion, staging area. Applications (e.g. product photography).

Animation

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
3
6
-
-
-
-

3D Design

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	oral or written examination
Einführung in die dreidimensionale Modellierung und Gestaltung: Geometriearten, Modellingtechniken, Shadingmodelle, Texturierung, Beleuchtung, Rendering. Konzeptions- und Designaspekte der räumlichen Gestaltung.

2D Motion Graphics

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	oral or written examination
Einführung in die technischen und ästhetischen Grundlagen von 2D Motion Design, Geschichte und Analyse von Motion Design, Typo in Motion, 2D Characteranimation, Motion Graphics im Film, Filmtitel, Broadcastdesign.

Introduction to Animation

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	oral or written examination
Einführung in die Animationstheorie, -praxis und -konzeption. Theorie: Überblick über die Geschichte der Animation: von Pre-Cinema bis Computeranimation; Einführung in die Gestaltungssprache/Ästhetik der Animation: Full/Limited Animation, Techniken, Prinzipien; narrative Strategien der Animation, Animation vs. Film; Animationsanalyse (Seminararbeit). Praxis: Animation Basics (Handdrawn Animation): “Bouncing ball”; div. Animationsübungen: Follow through & Overlapping, Anticipation, Action / Reaction, Timing & Spacing, Moving Holds, Line-Boiling; Verdichtung und Stilisierung von Bewegung durch Animation (Feuer, Wasser, ...). Konzeption: Animationsgestaltung; Preproduction for Animation; Story-Storyboard-Animatic; Preproduction für eine 1-minütige Animation, Synergie: Story Development (“Writing for the Media”), Sketching (Design Basics), Filmgestaltung (Intro to Audio/Video).

Audiovisual Media

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
3
6
-
-
-

Introduction to Audio/Video

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	oral or written examination
Einführung in die Audio- und Videogestaltung in drei Teilen: (1) Grundlagen der Filmgrammatik, Gestaltungsmittel des filmischen Erzählens und ihre Wirkungsweise. (2) Grundlagen der Akustik, Gehörbildung, Wahrnehmung und Vokabular. (3) Verknüpfung von Bewegtbild und Ton, Einsatz von Musik.

Audio Practice

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	oral or written examination
Audio: Fundamentals of acoustics, sound propagation, spectrum overlay, room acoustics, sound characteristics of a room impulse response of the human hearing apparatus, audio processing (cut, dynamics, EQ, effects), sound recording, digital recorder, digital interfaces, transducers (microphones), speakers. Video: Fundamentals of optics, signal processing, camera types, recording formats, practical use of camera and lighting equipment, lighting characteristics and situations, types of headlamps, introduction to non-linear digital editing systems.

Video Practice

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	oral or written examination
Audio: Fundamentals of acoustics, sound propagation, spectrum overlay, room acoustics, sound characteristics of a room impulse response of the human hearing apparatus, audio processing (cut, dynamics, EQ, effects), sound recording, digital recorder, digital interfaces, transducers (microphones), speakers. Video: Fundamentals of optics, signal processing, camera types, recording formats, practical use of camera and lighting equipment, lighting characteristics and situations, types of headlamps, introduction to non-linear digital editing systems.

Games

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
3
3
-
-
-

Introduction to Games

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	oral or written examination
Das Ziel der Lehrveranstaltung liegt in der Vermittlung von Basiskenntnissen zu den Themen Struktur von Games, geschichtliche Entwicklung, Einführung in Game-, Level-, und Interface Design, Grundlagen der Game-Art, Playtesting und Production Pipeline sowie ein Ausblick auf zukünftige Entwicklungen im Bereich Games. Der mit diesem theoretischen Hintergrund verzahnte praktische Teil setzt sich aus vier Bereichen zusammen: Im ersten Schritt soll die Struktur von Spielen durch die Analyse bestehender Spiele vermittelt werden, danach konzipieren die Studierenden selbst eine Spielidee und erhalten dazu Feedback. Die verfeinerten Ideen werden im Anschluss in kleinen Teams prototypisch umgesetzt. Im letzten Schritt erfolgen die Eva-luierung der Konzepte und die Integration des Feedbacks.

Game Art and Design

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	oral or written examination
Audio: Fundamentals of acoustics, sound propagation, spectrum overlay, room acoustics, sound characteristics of a room impulse response of the human hearing apparatus, audio processing (cut, dynamics, EQ, effects), sound recording, digital recorder, digital interfaces, transducers (microphones), speakers. Video: Fundamentals of optics, signal processing, camera types, recording formats, practical use of camera and lighting equipment, lighting characteristics and situations, types of headlamps, introduction to non-linear digital editing systems.

3D Fundamentals

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
6
-
-
-

Advanced 3D Design

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	oral or written examination
Introduction to three-dimensional modeling and generation of static scenes and worlds. Modeling of objects, forms of 3D modeling, characterization of materials and textures, texture maps, bump maps, camera and lighting models, reflection, shadows, photorealistic and non-photorealistic representation, practical application of work methods with high-level modeling tools.

Computer Graphics 1

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	written examination
Vector and raster graphics, line algorithms, color models, Polygon filling algorithms, anti-aliasing, clipping, geometric transformations, basic knowledge of a low-level API (e.g. OpenGL), projections, 3-dimensional object representation, visibility algorithms, shading methods (Gouraud, Phong) , lighting models, textures. Curves and surfaces, photorealistic rendering, Texturing algorithms, shadows.

Computer Graphics 1

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Vector and raster graphics, line algorithms, color models, Polygon filling algorithms, anti-aliasing, clipping, geometric transformations, basic knowledge of a low-level API (e.g. OpenGL), projections, 3-dimensional object representation, visibility algorithms, shading methods (Gouraud, Phong) , lighting models, textures. Curves and surfaces, photorealistic rendering, Texturing algorithms, shadows.

3D Fundamentals

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
6
-
-
-

Advanced 3D Design

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	oral or written examination
Introduction to three-dimensional modeling and generation of static scenes and worlds. Modeling of objects, forms of 3D modeling, characterization of materials and textures, texture maps, bump maps, camera and lighting models, reflection, shadows, photorealistic and non-photorealistic representation, practical application of work methods with high-level modeling tools.

Computer Graphics 1

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	written examination
Vector and raster graphics, line algorithms, color models, Polygon filling algorithms, anti-aliasing, clipping, geometric transformations, basic knowledge of a low-level API (e.g. OpenGL), projections, 3-dimensional object representation, visibility algorithms, shading methods (Gouraud, Phong) , lighting models, textures. Curves and surfaces, photorealistic rendering, Texturing algorithms, shadows.

Computer Graphics 1

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Vector and raster graphics, line algorithms, color models, Polygon filling algorithms, anti-aliasing, clipping, geometric transformations, basic knowledge of a low-level API (e.g. OpenGL), projections, 3-dimensional object representation, visibility algorithms, shading methods (Gouraud, Phong) , lighting models, textures. Curves and surfaces, photorealistic rendering, Texturing algorithms, shadows.

Media Informatics 1

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
6
-
-
-
-
-

Introduction to Software Development

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral or written examination
Introduction to procedural programming. Program design tools, structure and execution of programs, elementary data types, variables, expressions, programming constructs, procedures and functions, recursion, elementary standard algorithms, introduction to dynamic data structures, file input and output, practical programming (e.g. with C or Java).

Introduction to Programming

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Introduction to procedural programming. Program design tools, structure and execution of programs, elementary data types, variables, expressions, programming constructs, procedures and functions, recursion, elementary standard algorithms, introduction to dynamic data structures, file input and output, practical programming (e.g. with C or Java).

Hypermedia 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral or written examination
Basic hypermedia concepts, Web structures and dynamic processes. Technical foundations of the World Wide Web. State-of-the-art Web authoring with HTML, XHTML and CSS. Navigation concepts, forms, accessibility, client-side scripting (JavaScript), DHTML and DOM.

Hypermedia 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Basic hypermedia concepts, Web structures and dynamic processes. Technical foundations of the World Wide Web. State-of-the-art Web authoring with HTML, XHTML and CSS. Navigation concepts, forms, accessibility, client-side scripting (JavaScript), DHTML and DOM.

Media Informatics 2

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
6
-
-
-
-

Hypermedia 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral or written examination
Dynamically generated Web content, serve-rside scripting (PHP), form data processing, file uploads, security of web applications, session management, authentication, templating systems, Ajax, Web 2.0 principles.

Hypermedia 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Dynamically generated Web content, serve-rside scripting (PHP), form data processing, file uploads, security of web applications, session management, authentication, templating systems, Ajax, Web 2.0 principles.

Object-oriented Programming

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral or written examination
Object-oriented programming paradigm, class hierarchies and class libraries, modeling and programming methodology, Unified Modeling Language, data abstraction and data hiding, object-oriented frameworks, basic design patterns.

Object-oriented Programming

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Object-oriented programming paradigm, class hierarchies and class libraries, modeling and programming methodology, Unified Modeling Language, data abstraction and data hiding, object-oriented frameworks, basic design patterns.

Media Informatics 3

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
6
-
-
-

Applied Software Techniques

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	written examination
Advanced techniques of software development, design methodologies and tools (development environments, class libraries, compiler, linker, debugger, emulators), version management, build environments, quality assurance. Extension of the knowledge of procedural and object-oriented programming in C++, Java or C #.

Applied Software Techniques

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Advanced techniques of software development, design methodologies and tools (development environments, class libraries, compiler, linker, debugger, emulators), version management, build environments, quality assurance. Extension of the knowledge of procedural and object-oriented programming in C++, Java or C #.

Databases

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	written examination
Basics of modern database systems. Introduction to Data Modeling, SQL, database programming interfaces (eg PHP, Java) with special attention to media applications, especially Web technologies.

Databases

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Basics of modern database systems. Introduction to Data Modeling, SQL, database programming interfaces (eg PHP, Java) with special attention to media applications, especially Web technologies.

Media Technology

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
3
3
-
-
-
-

Digital Media Technology 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral or written examination
Introduction to electronic communication systems and hardware, media-related applications. Physical models (current, voltage, resistance, capacity, inductance), elementary analog circuits, models of transmission lines (propagation, impedance). Introduction to digital electronics (logic gates, Boolean algebra, binary codes, counters, frequency dividers). Practical measurement techniques, circuit design and simulation, working with electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes) in the lab.

Digital Media Technology 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Introduction to electronic communication systems and hardware, media-related applications. Physical models (current, voltage, resistance, capacity, inductance), elementary analog circuits, models of transmission lines (propagation, impedance). Introduction to digital electronics (logic gates, Boolean algebra, binary codes, counters, frequency dividers). Practical measurement techniques, circuit design and simulation, working with electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes) in the lab.

Digital Media Technology 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral or written examination
Fundamentals of digital audio / video equipment: analog vs. digital signals, Fundamentals of digital signal processing, sampling, quantization, filtering, Fourier transformation, spectrum. Linear systems, impulse response, transfer function. Fundamentals of data compression (lossless, lossy) compression method standardized in audio and video applications.

Digital Media Technology 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Fundamentals of digital audio / video equipment: analog vs. digital signals, Fundamentals of digital signal processing, sampling, quantization, filtering, Fourier transformation, spectrum. Linear systems, impulse response, transfer function. Fundamentals of data compression (lossless, lossy) compression method standardized in audio and video applications.

Media and Society

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
3
3
2
-

Advertising and Marketing

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	written examination
Fundamentals of advertising, definition and analysis of promotional concepts and types of tasks and objectives of advertising, advertising as a marketing tool, organization of advertising within the marketing organization of the advertising industry, full-service advertising agency, advertising agency of choice, other advertising companies, advertising planning, advertising analysis, advertising objectives, advertising budget, advertising design, analysis of buyer behavior and definition of target groups. Advertising media, traditional media, new media, media analysis and planning, design and production of promotional materials, control of advertising effectiveness, recent findings in advertising research.

Advertising and Marketing

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Seminar
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Fundamentals of advertising, definition and analysis of promotional concepts and types of tasks and objectives of advertising, advertising as a marketing tool, organization of advertising within the marketing organization of the advertising industry, full-service advertising agency, advertising agency of choice, other advertising companies, advertising planning, advertising analysis, advertising objectives, advertising budget, advertising design, analysis of buyer behavior and definition of target groups. Advertising media, traditional media, new media, media analysis and planning, design and production of promotional materials, control of advertising effectiveness, recent findings in advertising research.

Media and Copyright Law

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	written examination
This course provides students with the essential legal principles from the fields of communications and media. Legal foundations of expression, the right to information, copyright, right of exploitation, radio and television rights, licensing, contractual provisions, international law, legal bases on the Internet, penalties, oversight and enforcement institutions, collecting societies and fiscal aspects.

Media and Copyright Law

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Seminar
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
This course provides students with the essential legal principles from the fields of communications and media. Legal foundations of expression, the right to information, copyright, right of exploitation, radio and television rights, licensing, contractual provisions, international law, legal bases on the Internet, penalties, oversight and enforcement institutions, collecting societies and fiscal aspects.

Fundamtentals of Business Administration

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	2
type of examination	oral or written examination
The Company: internal operations and business functions, accounting, financial accounting, finance, investment, accounting, controlling, taxes, personnel costs, social security reserves. Legal forms of enterprises, decision-making structures, powers of representation, creation and dissolution of companies.

Soft Skills and Languages

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
3
3
-
-
-
-

Media Studies

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Communicative English in the context of Media Studies. Students gain insight into the historical developments and critical issues concerning the major forms of media: newspapers, radio, television and the World Wide Web.

Creativity Techniques

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	1
type of examination	continuous assessment
Creativity techniques, the methods of brainstorming and moderation techniques, practical training of creative techniques (brainstorming, stimulus technique, brain writing, mind mapping, etc.); Organization Technology: Time management, work techniques and self-organization, basics of Facilitation Technology (goal formulation, timing technology, prioritization, delegation, etc.).

Communication and Presentation

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	1
type of examination	continuous assessment
Analysis and application of effective communication, especially for communication in groups, communication skills, conflict resolution, argumentation and presentation.

Writing for the Media

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Communicative English in the context of working for the media industry.The course focuses on writing tasks and presentations for various media settings, including advertising pitches, comics, screenplays and game design documents. Students explore various career fields in the media industry and go through the entire job application process, culminating in an interview for their profession of choice.

Elective Courses 1

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
-
40
-
-

3D Character Animation

semester	4
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination

Algorithmic Media

semester	4
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
Use of algorithmic / procedural techniques for the synthesis of audio-visual objects. Dealing with current data flow programming environments that gradually introduce basic objects and their functionality using specially developed tutorial patches, implementation of MIDI controllers, synthesizers and real-time audio effects, interaction of audio and video in terms of complex media installations, use of creative input devices such as game controllers for controlling audio / video applications.

Audio/Video Production

semester	4
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
Concept, planning, and implementation of a short film. Practically orientated work in small teams ranging from story development, through location recording to post production. Preliminary and accompanying topics include: introduction to the audio studio, synchronisation between audio and video, use of camera and light, booming, stereo recording, sound design, advanced audio & video editing techniques and post production / proofing.

Computer Graphics 2

semester	4
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
Real-time graphics, particle systems, real-time animation, curves (Bezier, B-splines, Catmull-Rom, NURBS), collision detection (Bounding Spheres, AABB, OBB), shadow (shadow volumes, shadow maps), stencil buffer, reflections, Culling, BSP tree, face culling, portal culling, detail culling, advanced texturing (bump mapping, cubemaps, lightmaps), mixed reality.

Interaction and Game Programming

semester	4
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
Development of concurrent and distributed algorithms, synchronization of threads, network programming (sockets, multiplexed IO, asynchronous IO). Basics of game programming, architecture of games and interactive applications, introduction to game physics and artificial intelligence for games.

Online Multimedia

semester	4
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
Current Clientside Web-Technologies: Advanced Javascript Techniques (Module Pattern, Inheritance, ES2015), Single Page Applications with MV* Frameworks, HTML-5 Javascript APIs (eg. Canvas, Audio/Video, Storage, Caching, Webworker, WebSockets, Geolocation, WebComponents…)

Special Topic 1

semester	4
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	continuous assessment

Usability and Interaction Design

semester	4
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
The course “Usability & Interaction Design” deals with the design, creation and evaluation of interface concepts. It has a strong focus on visual interface design strategies and practices. Students will create sketches, mock-ups, and low-fi prototypes that aim at specific user groups. Topics such as HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) basics, user experience design, prototyping and other special aspects in HCI will be covered.

Elective Courses 2

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
-
-
40
-

Audio Processing

semester	5
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
Fundamentals of processing digital audio signals in both theory and practice. Specification and implementation of filters. Development environment with support for audio development. Simulation of the effect of basic algorithms from the field of synthesis and development of customized audio plug-ins (eg Max / MSP / Jitter).

Content Management

semester	5
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
Basic concepts of content management, common paradigms and architectures, basic functionality, technical implementation and deployment planning, dealing with media objects, user management, targeted product selection, hosting, security aspects. Practical examples of WordPress and TYPO3, mash-ups with various APIs, integration of geographical data.

Digital Imaging

semester	5
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
Basic digital image processing, point operations, image enhancement, histogram balancing, gamma correction, linear and nonlinear filters, morphological operations, geometric operations, interpolation, simple image analysis, image comparison, spectral methods, processing of image sequences, file formats, algorithms and software.

Digital Print Production

semester	5
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
Fundamentals of digital pre-press technology. Page description (PostScript, PDF), tools, preflight, proofing, fonts, color management, color standards, printing techniques, finishing, cost, paper / alternative print materials, cross-media publishing, JDF, trends.

Postproduction and Compositing

semester	5
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
Introduction to workflow and post production techniques, instruction in the use of compositing tools to combine video footage and animation, creating basic post effects (e.g. Keying, Film Correction, color grading, etc) to optimize results.

Special Topic 2

semester	5
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	continuous assessment

Stop Motion Animation

semester	5
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
Workflow, principles and language of related analogue animation techniques: Stop Motion, Clay Animation, Cut Out, Cartoon Animation, Rotoscoping.

Web Applications

semester	5
type	compulsory optional subject / Integrated course
ECTS	5
type of examination	oral or written examination
"Using PHP-based ContentManagement-/WebApplication-Frameworks for the development of advanced Web Applications."

Project 1

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
6
-
-
-

Project Management

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral or written examination
Theoretical foundations of project management. The focus is primarily on the technical tools for project management. The course serves as an introduction and support framework for the start of the semester projects.

Project 1

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Project
ECTS	5
type of examination	continuous assessment
Interactive media project. Projects are based on the knowledge and skills acquired during the first two semesters. Each project has a separate and specific goal. The project course is supplemented by the "project management" course.

Project 2

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
-
7
-
-

Project 2

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Project
ECTS	7
type of examination	continuous assessment
The semester projects are designed to extend the focus of the existing curriculum and to allow for further specialization. Based on previous courses and the content of the elective modules, the theoretical content is put into practice in the form of a semester project. This provides a solid basis for project work that could serve as the initial focus of the bachelor thesis.

Project 3

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
-
-
7
-

Project 3

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Project
ECTS	7
type of examination	continuous assessment
The semester projects are designed to extend the focus of the existing curriculum and to allow for further specialization. Based on previous courses and the content of the elective modules, the theoretical content is put into practice in the form of a semester project. This content is further extended by the courses of the 5th semester, which provide a solid basis for project work that could serve as the focus of the bachelor thesis.

Internship

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
-
-
-
23

Internship

semester	6
type	compulsory course / Internship
ECTS	23
type of examination	continuous assessment
During the internship semester, students work in a company related to their field of study, gaining experience in a professional environment and honing the practical skills acquired during their studies. Their integration into the company, the work of the project team and personal experiences are important elements of the internship. In addition, personal interests and inclinations are developed and assessed in a real-world environment.

Bachelor's Thesis 1

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
-
-
6
-

Bachelor's Thesis 1

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Seminar
ECTS	6
type of examination	continuous assessment
Writing a bachelor thesis based on a central topic from the degree course in accordance with academic principles.

Internship

Semester
1
2
3
4
5
6

ECTS
-
-
-
-
-
1

Internship Seminar

semester	6
type	compulsory course / Seminar
ECTS	1
type of examination	continuous assessment
Group discussions of the internship experience and general support, both by employees and by students. Presentation and discussion of the activities and results of professional training at the end of the seminar.