Informatique, communication et multimédia

Teacher(s)

Philippette Thibault;

Language

French

Main themes

1. An introduction to the field of Information Technology :

• definitions of Information Technology and the computer ;
• a historical overview of computer science and its development ;
• binary code ;
• digitization ;
• basic media technologies (sound, image) ;
• programming languages, operating systems and application software ;
• principles of computer network communication.

2. Practical computer skills :

• introduction to working with IT office tools and relevant software ;
• introduction to working with sound and image files and to relevant software ;
• introduction to multimedia composition software and related techniques ;
• introduction to working with the Internet: web sites and communication tools.

3. Introduction to the issues of multimedia communication related to aspects such as interactivity, algorithms, digital traces and so on.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	By the end of this course, students should have acquired: - a broad background in Information Technology, key concepts in Information Technology and networking, basic knowledge of computer systems (materials, functioning, basic software, multi-media technology and Internet) - theoretical and practical working knowledge of the principal IT applications within Social Sci-ences (multimedia applications and Internet, document presentation and word processing) - critical skills in the field of multimedia communication

Content

Objectives (in terms of skills):

• Acquisition of a general knowledge of computer science (hardware components, computer operations, basic softwares, multimedia technologies and Internet).
• Acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge in social sciences (multimedia and Internet, presentation and data processing).
• Acquisition of a critical competence in the field of multimedia communication.

Teaching methods

The course is structured in 10 modules divided into 4 parts of material:

• Computer science (computer language, architecture and operation of computers, networks and the Internet);
• Multimedia (digitization of sound, image and video);
• Office automation (spreadsheet) and
• Communication (multimedia communication issues).

During the 2024-2025 academic year, the course will exceptionally operate using a “flipped classroom” pedagogy (video and tutorials to follow). Question-and-answer sessions will be organized at the end of each module. Participation is optional, but this will be the only time when the teacher will answer questions relating to a less well-understood point of the subject.
[N/A in 2024-2025. The course is taught ex cathedra. Regular self-assessment quizzes (Wooclap) will be launched to enable students to assess their understanding of the material. As active participation in the course is significantly correlated with exam success, attendance is strongly recommended].
At various intervals (3 or 4), tests of parts of the course are organized by the teaching assistant(s). Success (or failure) in these tests determines whether the monitoring sessions are compulsory or optional. These monitoring sessions are organized in the computer room and require prior registration by the student (note: if the health situation does not allow it, these sessions will be organized according to adapted procedures communicated on Moodle).

Evaluation methods

Assessment is divided as follows:

1. Intermediate quizzes and any monitoring tests (30%) = continuous assessment
2. In-session examination consisting of MCQs and/or open-ended demonstration and/or reflection questions (70%)

For the second session, assessment will be based solely on a written or oral examination (100% final grade).

Other information

The course materials (presentations) as well as a series of complementary content (podcasts, quizzes, etc.) are gradually posted on the Moodle platform.
English-friendly course

• Questions: students can ask their questions in English
• Dictionary: students are allowed to use a dictionary (monolingual French dictionary or bilingual French-mother tongue dictionary, as specified by the teacher), including for exams
• Note: the course materials as well as the exam are in French

Online resources

Cours : LCOMU1127 - Informatique, communication et multimédia | MoodleUCLouvain

Faculty or entity

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