Media Technology is technology and methods for supporting human communication over distances in time and space.
Depending of the mathematical level the students chose in the master courses, Gjøvik University College can offer two different grades within Media Technology: Master of Technology in Media Technology (MTech) and Master of Science in Media Technology (MSc).
The programmes will through a wide range of courses give the students knowledge and experience in the use of technology and the tools used for producing, storing, and distributing digital media. In addition, the students will gain increased expertise in how the important factors such as user interface and ergonomics, media economy and media laws are used in media technology. The composition of modules can be viewed in the course map. Through a master’s project, students will be able to contribute to a further development of the academic field and their own competences, as can be seen in examples of previous work by students.
Graduates will be qualified to work in the graphic business, publishing firms, newspapers, IT and multimedia companies and other enterprises that use digital media equipment.
Today’s rich media environment pro­vides unique opportunities for creative and effective com­munication of an organization’s goals or between a company and its customers. A Master of Science or a Master of Technology in media technology will provide you with the knowledge and theoretical foundations needed to utilize or improve media technology and systems using such technology. With these qualifi­cations you will be an important resource in any business or organisation that employs digital media.
Major areas of study