Course Catalog 2012-2013
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Basic Pori International Postgraduate Open University

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Opinto-opas 2012-2013

Multimedia, 30 cr

Type of the study block

Int. MSc Major Studies

Contact

Ireneusz Defee

Learning outcomes

- Knowledge of fundamentals of multimedia technologies and developed application skills
- Understanding of principles and advanced methods in media analysis and retrieval, 3D media processing
- Skills in problem solving for multimedia applications
- Understanding multimedia systems and services architecture

Prerequisites

Study block Credit points Mandatory/Advisable
Information Technology 25 cr Mandatory

Content

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points Alternativity Class
SGN-2556 Pattern Recognition 5 cr   I  
SGN-5116 Multimedia Systems and Services 4 cr   I  
SGN-5456 3D Media Technology 4 cr   I  
SGN-5508 Multimedia Analysis and Retrieval 5 cr   I  
SGN-5707 Multimedia Innovations Project Course 5-8 cr 1   II  
TST-1206 Demola project work 5-10 cr 1   II  
TST-1306 Master's Thesis Seminar 1 cr   I  
TST-1406 Master's Thesis Seminar Presentation 0 cr   II  
Total 29 cr    

1. Demola project is made for industry, Multimedia Innovations project at university. Student can select one of them depending on interests and acceptance by Demola

Supplemental courses

Please select courses from the list to complete the study block`s requirement (30)

Course Credit points Class
OHJ-1406 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 4 cr I  
OHJ-2556 Artificial Intelligence 6 cr II  
SGN-1850 Special Topics in Signal Processing 1-5 cr II  
SGN-2306 Signal Compression 5 cr I  
SGN-2556 Pattern Recognition 5 cr I  
SGN-2806 Neural Computation 5 cr I  
SGN-3637 Human Visual System 4-5 cr I  
SGN-5226 Content Sharing Technologies and Services 4 cr II  
SGN-5306 Knowledge Mining 3 cr II  
SGN-5406 Virtual Reality 5 cr I  
SGN-5806 Wireless Ambient Multimedia 5 cr I  
SGN-5858 Multimedia Graduate Seminar 5-8 cr II  
TITA-7106 Introduction to Entertainment and Media Management 4 cr II  
TITA-7306 Media Production Systems and Processes 5 cr II  
TLT-6106 Basic Course on Wireless Communications 5 cr I  

Additional information

Multimedia module content has been thoroughly updated to include important contemporary topics. Multimedia engineering aims at combining complex information technologies and communication systems with digital audio, images and video, 3D graphics and advanced user interfaces. Multimedia deals with versatile information processing in human-computer interaction. The Multimedia major subject provides an understanding of the fundamental aspects of the field and practical knowledge of multimedia systems technology. The studies include advanced methods of processing multimedia signals including 3D media, multimedia information analysis and retrieval, pattern recognition, multimedia systems and services. Student can complete only one of the three advanced study modules in Signal Processing (Computational Systems Biology, Multimedia or Signal Processing).

Last modified19.03.2012