Technologies and Applications of Audiovisual Media
Introduction to Electronic Media and audio and image technologies, starting with the description and perception of audiovisual phenomena and stimuli (physiology of vision and hearing), the ‘capture’ of these phenomena to create electrical signals (electroacoustic and photoelectric conversion), recording, processing, and transmission of radio and television signals (processing and assembly procedures during production/post-production phases, transmission techniques – modulation, radio and television transmitters and receivers). Also presented are the operational and technical specifications of the spaces (studios), the audiovisual equipment, as well as the specialties of personnel encountered in Electronic Media.
Audiovisual Media Laboratory I – Radio
This course involves familiarization with the spaces and equipment of the radio studio, planning, production, and execution of radio programs, and learning to use analog-digital equipment (external material transcription, telephone connections, correspondences), techniques for recording speech and music backgrounds – recordings, and non-linear sound editing – assembly. Within the course, students will be organized into groups of 5-7 people aimed at organizing and executing a radio production, which, combined with a written report of the laboratory’s accomplishments, are essential deliverables of the course.
Audiovisual Media Laboratory II – Television
This course includes familiarization with the spaces and equipment of television production in external and internal (studio) environments, planning, production, and execution of television programs, lighting techniques, specialized color processing techniques (chroma-keying/green box), and learning to use analog-digital equipment (capture, recording & processing of audiovisual material), post-production techniques (non-linear image-sound editing, production of graphics & titles on a computer). Within the course, students will be organized into groups of 5-7 people aimed at organizing and executing a television production, which, combined with a written report of the laboratory’s accomplishments, are essential deliverables of the course.
Human-Computer Interaction
This course deals with the topic of human-computer communication. The subject is very complex as there is a continuously increasing variety of computing devices used by people today. Specifically, the course examines the ways of human-computer communication, the characteristics of interfaces, and the interactions they support. Special reference is made to communication in the case of social media. Particularly important is the presentation and practical application of methodologies for evaluating and designing human-computer communication interfaces..
