IP - Mediaproject - Interaktive Studienpläne der TU Ilmenau

Basic knowledge of communication science and understanding of techniques of scientific work

Basic understanding of empirical research

Specific knowledge related to the topic advertised (listed in the topic descriptions) 

Students can work independently on a research-related or practice-relevant problem within a given time frame using methods of media and communication science

Students are able to describe the subject or topic of the media project, work out its relevance, objectives (practical media project) or research questions (research-related media project), describe the theory models used, the state of development and research, methodology and relevant technical literature.

Students are able to plan, work on and independently create a practical or research-related media project and document it in a project report.

The media project is an independent achievement of the students under the professional supervision of IfMK staff.

The media project can be carried out as a practical or research-oriented media project. Topics are offered by the departments, own suggestions are welcome after consultation with the lecturers.

a) A practice-oriented media project involves the conception and/or production of a media product, e.g. a website, a brochure, a photo series or similar. The media product and a project report documenting the course of the project and justifying the conception and/or production process on the basis of scientific methods will be submitted.

b) A research-related media project focuses on empirical data collection in the field of media research. Under guidance, empirical data will be collected and an appealing visualisation will be developed. The project focuses on creative, practical data collection and visualization. The collected data as well as the documentation of the study will be handed in in the form of a scientific report.

The media project can be written in German or English in consultation with the supervisors. Media projects can be carried out as individual or group work depending on the thematic circumstances (project teams not larger than 5 persons).

Tools to support project-related teamwork, workshops, lectures, tools for creativity techniques, media technology equipment.

Required: Camera for video transmission (720p/HD), microphone, internet connection (suitable for HD audio and video transmission: 4 MBit/s), end device that meets the technical requirements of the required software.

Topic-specific literature and documents

Conception, realization and documentation of a media project

The specific literature and resources.

Dieses Modul enthält mindestens eine alternative semesterbegleitende Abschlussleistung. Bitte beachten Sie, dass diese in der Regel schon zu Beginn des Semesters, in dem diese angeboten wird, angemeldet werden muss.
Über die Details und Zeiträume dazu werden Sie vom Lehrenden und/oder dem Prüfungsamt informiert. Fragen Sie gegebenenfalls unbedingt beim Lehrenden nach.

This module contains at least one alternative exam part. Please note that this must usually be registered at the beginning of the semester in which it is offered.
The lecturer and/or the examination office will inform you about the details and time periods. If necessary, be sure to ask the lecturer.

To enroll in the course, register in this Moodle room by October 13, 2025. You may withdraw from the course without penalty until October 27, 2025. After this date, the Examination Office will register you for the exam based on the list of participants.

Conception, realization and documentation of a media project

The specific literature and resources.

Dieses Modul enthält mindestens eine alternative semesterbegleitende Abschlussleistung. Bitte beachten Sie, dass diese in der Regel schon zu Beginn des Semesters, in dem diese angeboten wird, angemeldet werden muss.
Über die Details und Zeiträume dazu werden Sie vom Lehrenden und/oder dem Prüfungsamt informiert. Fragen Sie gegebenenfalls unbedingt beim Lehrenden nach.

This module contains at least one alternative exam part. Please note that this must usually be registered at the beginning of the semester in which it is offered.
The lecturer and/or the examination office will inform you about the details and time periods. If necessary, be sure to ask the lecturer.

To enroll in the course, register in this Moodle room by October 13, 2025. You may withdraw from the course without penalty until October 27, 2025. After this date, the Examination Office will register you for the exam based on the list of participants.