Students get entry-level practical experience in selected topics of media informatics

Lab sessions are used to work in groups of two or three on given exercises. These exercises - including an explanation of how the results were achieved - must be uploaded to Moodle in the provided time frame to get points.Smaller homework assignments need to be uploaded individually between the labs.

High-level practical experience in selected topics aroundSignal processing and basic video compression topicsVideo compressionBasic programming (Python) Information retrievalVideo streamingVideo NetworkingSimulation

There is no prior knowledge required for this class.

Continuous assessment in the labs in groups as well as the homework assignments. 

Lab exercises as described above.

Assessment based on three pillars:Active participation in class (20%)Individual Submissions (30%)Group work (50%)All pillars have to be graded positively to pass the class.