Visuals to text

Information Technology and Communication Sciences        1 ECTS

MODULE TYPE: SDG11

MODULE DESCRIPTION

The course covers the basic principles and methods of translating visual information into text. Both human-led methods and automatic technologies are introduced, including audio/video description, automatic image/video captioning and alternative texts.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successfully completing the course, the student will 1) know the basic principles of visuals-to-text translation; 2) understand differences between human and machine-produced methods and descriptions; 3) have basic knowledge of how to produce alternative texts to images and videos.

Module level: Advanced

Degree level: Master

Language: English

Study mode: Online

SDG11 Theme:

ECTS: 1

Semester: All

Starting date: February 2021

Finishing date:

Enrollment period: Deadline is 7 days before the starting date.

Link to the course description: TBA

Provider University: Tampere University

The admission is currently possible for learners from ECIU partner universities. Please fill this form to apply: https://www.service4mobility.com/europe/BewerbungServlet?identifier=TAMPERE17&kz_bew_pers=S&kz_bew_art=IN&aust_prog=ECIUMM&sprache=en  

If you have any questions about applying, please contact mobility.tau@tuni.fi.