Program Overview

Introduction to Programming for Media Informatics

The course "Einführung in die Programmierung für Nebenfach Medieninformatik" (Introduction to Programming for Media Informatics) is a special offering for students with a minor in Media Informatics (Bachelor's degree). This course is equivalent to the course "Einführung in die Informatik: Programmierung und Softwareentwicklung" (Introduction to Computer Science: Programming and Software Development) as specified in the examination regulations.

Course Details

• Lecturer: Prof. Hußmann
• Exercise Leader: Beat Rossmy, Maximiliane Windl
• Semester Hours: 2 lectures + 2 exercises
• ECTS Credits: 6
• Module: P 1.1, P 1.2

Current Information

This course is designed for students with a minor in Media Informatics. It is a small, personally known group, including students from the Industrial Design program at TUM and those from the "Media, Management and digital Technologies" program at TUM who can attend to make up for required ECTS points in this area.

Schedule and Location

• Lecture:
  • Time: Thursdays, 9-11 am (starting October 21)
  • Location: Pettenkoferstr. 12, Room 030
• Exercises:
  • Time: Wednesdays, 2-4 pm (starting October 27)
  • Location: Thalkirchner Str. 36, Lecture Hall 151
• Exam:
  • Time: To be announced
  • Location: To be announced

Course Content

The course begins with the programming language "Processing," specifically designed for designers, and later transitions to Java to teach fundamental object-oriented programming skills. These skills are essential for the Kunst und Multimedia (Art and Multimedia) program. The lecture includes a practical project where students develop the game "Pong" step by step with the instructors, allowing for creative ideas and individual solutions. The exercises are practice-oriented, take place directly on the computer, and support students in completing homework assignments.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Students with a minor in Media Informatics (Bachelor's degree)
• Students from the Industrial Design program at TUM
• Students from the "Media, Management and digital Technologies" program at TUM who need to make up ECTS points in this area

Teaching Approach

The course combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, using "Processing" and Java to introduce students to programming principles. The development of the "Pong" game serves as a comprehensive project that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills, fostering creativity and problem-solving abilities among students.