2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC3612 Digital Media Engineering
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Maryam Hafeez
Email: M.Hafeez@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module provides an understanding of digital audio and video compression and distribution principles. Students delve into the specifics of digital television, focusing on the DVB-T system. Through comprehensive learning, students will gain proficiency in the principles underlying the compression and distribution of digital audio and video, as well as the intricacies of the DVB-T system within the digital television domain.Objectives
On completion of this module students should be able:- To explain the engineering principles for compression of digital audio, images and video.
- To describe, and quantitatively analyse, a range of compression formats for digital audio, images and video.
- To explain the principles of digital television, in particular the DVB-T system.
- To describe, and quantitatively analyse, the principles of modulation and error correction applied to the DVB-T system.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex digital media problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of digital media.
2. Analyse complex digital media problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a) Application of science, mathematics and/or engineering principles
b) Problem analysis
Syllabus
• Core aspects of digital media, covering data, image, and video formats, transmission, compression, and display.
• Digital distribution, broadcasting, with a focus on compression formats like JPEG and MPEG.
• Formats in modern digital media, DVB-T systems, and COFDM's role in improving signal integrity from transmitter to receiver.
• Error correction in DVB-T
Methods of Assessment
We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.
Assessment for this module will consist of;
1 x Coursework
1 x Exam
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Consultation | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Practical | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 54.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 26.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students studying ELEC modules will receive formative feedback in a variety of ways, which may include the use of self-test quizzes on Minerva, practice questions/worked examples and (where appropriate) through verbal interaction with teaching staff and/or post-graduate demonstrators.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Coursework 1 | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 06/08/2024
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