The course is part of the main area of study media technology and can be included in the degree requirements for a Degree of Master of Science in Media Technology (120 credits).
The purpose of the course is for students to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to work independently in a research-driven way with advanced projects within the area of media technology.
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- show understanding of relevant scientific and practical knowledge in the chosen subject within media technology,
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of planning and implementation of research processes.
Competence and abilities
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- plan and implement research processes,
- critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and handle complex questions,
- critically review existing research relevant to the master’s thesis,
- select, adapt and use appropriate research methods,
- choose, adapt and use appropriate prototyping methods,
- independently conduct a research project in a given time frame,
- clearly communicate research findings to different audiences, nationally and internationally.
Evaluation abilities and approach
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- evaluate and assess scientific works taking into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects surrounding research,
- identify the need for further knowledge.
The course is primarily based on independent individual work, as well as supervision and seminars.
Grading is based on oral and written examination, including active participation in seminars:
The course is assessed based on the following:
- Project plan and schedule (3 credits, UG)
- Prototype (5 credits, UA)
- Master’s thesis (15 credits, UA)
- Seminars (3 credits, UG)
- Written and verbal presentation of the master’s thesis (3 credits, UG)
- Opposition (1 credit, UG)
To pass the course (A-E): Passing grade on all parts above is required. Course grade is calculated based on the weighted average of master’s thesis and the prototype.
The course has no specified course literature. Relevant literature is determined in consultation with the examiner and supervisor.
The University provides students who are taking or have completed a course with the opportunity to share their experiences of and opinions about the course in the form of a course evaluation that is arranged by the University. The University compiles the course evaluations and notifies the results and any decisions regarding actions brought about by the course evaluations. The results shall be kept available for the students. (HF 1:14).
When a course is no longer given, or the contents have been radically changed, the student has the right to re-take the examination, which will be given twice during a one year period, according to the syllabus which was valid at the time of registration.
The syllabus is a translation of a Swedish source text.