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).
In this course, students specialize in a relevant research field of their choice by working within an existing research project or leading a small research project that aims at producing a journal article or a conference contribution.
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and experience of planning, executing, documenting and presenting a research problem in media technology,
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of media technology research processes.
Competence and abilities
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- choose and evaluate adequate methodologies for research,
- demonstrate independent, critical and creative thinking in the planning, implementation and evaluation of research,
- formulate scientific questions in connection to a research project,
- independently identify, gather, analyze and interpret results of relevant existing research,
- communicate research results clearly, effectively and persuasively in writing and orally.
Evaluation abilities and approach
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- discuss the link between theoretical and practical knowledge within a research project,
- assess the time planning and collaboration needs of a research project and manage them accordingly,
- take into account relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects surrounding a research project.
The course consists of seminars, workshops and independent study.
Grading is based on oral and written examination, including active participations in seminar and project work.
The course is assessed based on the following:
- Seminars (5 credits, UG)
- Project (3 credits, UA)
- Paper (7 credits, UA)
For a pass (A-E): At least grade E on project (3 credits) and paper (7 credits) and grade G on seminar participation is required. Course grade is calculated based on the weighted average of assessed parts.
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.