Multimedia Programming
2025/2026
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The goal of this module is to strengthen the student’s capacity to develop advanced multimedia applications. Based on a significant amount of prior knowledge of programming, the module will advance the students capabilities to develop software and physical systems through more complex algorithms and programming techniques.
Courses:
In connection with the module, courses may be offered within the following area:
- Multimedia Programming
Learning objectives
Knowledge
During this module, students should acquire:
Basic knowledge about
- advanced topics of software development and algorithms relevant to the design and implementation of multimedia software applications (these can include software design patterns, programming mobile devices and embedded systems, robots and robotic motion, network programming, and machine learning)
Skills
Skills in
- applying a variety of intermediate and advanced programming techniques and methods in the construction of effective and efficient multimedia software applications
- applying advanced programming techniques in combination with artistic and perceptual theories
Competences
Competencies in
- analyzing multimedia engineering problems and select, apply, and evaluate appropriate technologies in developing successful solutions
- applying quantitative analysis to evaluate multimedia solutions
- applying advanced concepts in multimedia programming and software engineering
Type of instruction
Method of working: Individual or small groups.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Multimedia Programming |
| Type of exam | Active participation/continuous evaluation
Active participation in the module’s series of lectures and other
course related activities is required. Active participation is
defined as reading of set literature, 80 % attendance of the
module’s series of lectures and other course related activities,
contribution to the module’s discussion sessions through
presentations and active participation in discussions as well as
hand in of all assignments.
If a student does not meet the requirements for active participation, the following re-exam is conducted: Internal written exam in the module “Multimedia Programming”. Hand in: Individual. The examination is a 7-day assignment on a set subject. The assignment will be evaluated by the examiner. Number of pages: the written part must not exceed 10 pages. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Multimedieprogrammering |
| Module code | KOTBA20VM01 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
5. semester |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art and Technology |
| Study Board | Study Board of Art, Health and Technology |
| Department | Department of Communication and Psychology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
