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Welcome to AI in media applications¶
This page is the course page for "KI in Medienanwendungen" (AI in Media Applications) at the Hochschule Furtwangen - the Black Forest University, Department of Computer Science and Applications.
- Course Type: Seminar with Practical Sessions
- Degree Program: B.Sc. Media Computer Science (3rd Semester)
- Lecture Times: Thursdays, 9:45 - 13:00
- Location: L2.09, Campus Furtwangen
- Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Uwe Hahne
- Duration: 15 Sessions of 2 x 90 minutes
- Credit Points: 6 ECTS
- Examination: Projects (with presentation) + Participation (sbA, 4 ECTS) + Colloquium (2 ECTS)
- Prerequisites: Basic programming and math knowledge
Course Overview¶
Course Objectives¶
By the end of the course, students will:
- Understand the principles behind (generative) AI models
- Explore existing AI tools across text, image, video, and audio
- Critically analyze the role of AI in media production
- Gain hands-on experience with real-world AI applications
- Conduct small experiments using AI tools and present results
The course combines lectures, discussions, demos, and practical sessions to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI in media contexts. We will read articles, scientific papers, and watch videos to explore and discuss the current state of AI technologies. Students will also present on specific AI tools and conduct a small project using one or more AI applications.
Policies¶
- Attendance: Regular attendance and active participation are expected.
- Deadlines: Assignments must be submitted on time. Late submissions may incur penalties.
- Academic Integrity: All work must be original. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
- Collaboration: Students are encouraged to collaborate on discussions and projects, but individual work must be clearly identified.
- Feedback: Constructive feedback is encouraged to foster a positive learning environment.
- Communication: Students should check their university email regularly for course updates and announcements.