Study guide C-MD Master - CMD-Stud - KHLim

Learning Objectives
The goal of the MediaLab module is to enable the students take
their media technology skills beyond their own limits. In this lab
module, we will experiment with new technologies, techniques and
processes.
In the context of their master thesis, students will be coached/
guided in their developments for the master project. The lab will
provided the necessary infrastructure for the experiments.
Content
This lab module is organised around different themes, depending
on the current state of the art technologies and the preferences of
the participants.
Some example technologies that might be tackled are:
- Multitouch interfaces,
- Augmented reality,
- Arduino hardware interfaces.
The exact contents are discussed in the beginning of the module
and will vary every academic year.
Evaluation
This module uses a permanent evaluation, based on the student’s
attendance of the course, his/her active participation (preparation
and discussion of topics) and developments of projects.
For each session, the students has to prepare the topic at hand.
Depending on the number of participants, the students will have to
present 1 or more topics in the sessions.
There is only one examination period.
Tolerance is however possible.
Educational concept
This module is organised as a lab. In this lab, active sessions are
organised:
- Presentations by teachers and students
- Experiments
- Discussions
- Exercises
Study material
For each session, the appropriate study material will be prepared
by the teachers and made available for the students.
Entry level
The students needs:
- good knowledge of software development in the context of web
applications,
- basic notion of object-oriented development,
- Interest in experimenting with new technologies (software and
hardware).
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