XS902 Digital competences and tools 2

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/2. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ing. Dominik Alvaro Rada (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vojtěch Velísek (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiří Ledvinka (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Veronika Švandová, Ph.D.
Central Library – Specialized Units – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Veronika Švandová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Central Library – Specialized Units – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
This course is focused on providing a comprehensive overview of multimedia and its applications. It includes a basic understanding of graphic technologies, including vector and raster graphics, legal issues related to multimedia licensing, various tools for creating and editing audio and video, skills needed for effective use of 3D printing, web development in the Umbraco content management system, and the basics of virtual reality. Additionally, students will become familiar with typography and document creation in LaTeX. The goal is to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective use of multimedia in their future careers and further studies.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will be able to understand the significance and use of multimedia not only in at university but also work with graphic programs to create both vector and raster graphics. They will also be able to create and edit documents in LaTeX, develop websites using the Umbraco content management system, and understand the basic principles of virtual reality (VR). Students will learn to record and edit audio tracks, create and edit videos. Additionally, they will learn to create simple 3D models for printing and understand the basic licensing conditions for multimedia content. This set of skills will enable them to effectively utilize multimedia in their future careers and further studies.
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the course and the importance of digital competencies and tools in today's world.
  • Basic principles of graphics, color models, differences between vector and raster graphics, and their creation and editing.
  • Fundamentals of typography and text formatting, including document creation in LaTeX.
  • Introduction to the Umbraco content management system and basics of web development in this system.
  • Basic principles of virtual reality (VR) and its applications. Basics of working with sound, including recording and editing audio tracks.
  • Basics of video creation and editing, including understanding formats and codecs.
  • Introduction to 3D printing technology and basics of creating 3D models.
  • Basic licensing conditions for using multimedia and proper use of licensed content.
Literature
  • https://www.sci.muni.cz/xs902
Teaching methods
Seminars of this course is organized to take place weekly and lasts for two hours. These weekly sessions are held in a multimedia classroom, which is equipped with the latest technologies that support interactive and effective learning. This teaching format allows students to meet regularly, discuss, and collaborate on various projects and tasks while getting acquainted with different digital tools and technologies. Each weekly session is designed to provide students with enough time to understand and practice new concepts and skills. Consultations can be held in person by appointment during the in-person class times, or if necessary, online via MS Teams (remote). If the in-person group time does not suit you, it is possible to arrange individually and complete the course in a different way. For any questions, please contact the course instructor by email.
Assessment methods
As part of this course, students are required to submit final task. These tasks are designed so that students can start working on them during the seminars.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
Teacher's information
You can find the teaching materials on the website https://www.sci.muni.cz/xs902 (Czech only) after enrolling in the course. This course is based on the division of the original course Multimedia in the education of chemistry (C7660).
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026.
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