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A collection of scientific articles will be added to the above mentioned literature.
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Course offered as a part of a programme
Course, master’s level
7.5 credits
Malmö | daytime | 33%
6 October 2025 - 18 January 2026
Course code: ME652E
About the course
This course introduces students to the theories and methods of design and prototyping for media technology.
This course is offered as part of programme:
Course content
- Design theory and processes,
- Idea generation and concept development techniques,
- Sketching and prototype development of software, hardware, digital services and organisational processes,
- Testing and evaluation,
- Analyses of user and market needs.
Entry requirements
1. Bachelor degree in media technology or in a related field with a minimum 180 European Credit Transfer System credits. Examples of related fields include: computer science, informatics, information systems, human-computer interaction, interaction design, media/IT management, game development, media and communication science and digital cultural studies.
2. English proficiency equivalent to English 6 from a Swedish upper secondary school.
Course literature
Course evaluation
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