Course description

This course explores the intersection of sustainable development principles and media technology, emphasizing how media professionals can contribute to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The course covers topics such as the environmental impact of digital media, sustainable design and development practices, renewable energy integration in media production, and the role of media in promoting social responsibility.

Course goal(s)

Course goal is to Provide a solid background in Sustainable Development and Media Technology, to give understanding the Role of Media Technology in Sustainability, Gain insight into how media technologies impact sustainability and how they can be leveraged to promote sustainable development goals.

Course objectives:

Course Objectives:

• To Analyze the Environmental Impact of Media Technologies
• To Apply Sustainable Design and Development Practices
• Integrate sustainable design principles, including green coding, eco-friendly UX/UI design, and lifecycle thinking, into media technology projects to enhance their sustainability
• To Implement Renewable Energy Solutions in Media Production
• To Design and Develop Sustainable Media Products and Campaigns

Skills & Competences

• Technical Skills: Understanding of sustainable software development, energy-efficient design, and application of renewable energy in media technology.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and calculate environmental impacts, such as carbon footprints, and assess the sustainability of media technologies.
• Design Thinking: Competence in applying sustainable design principles, including eco-design and lifecycle analysis to media products and services.
• Problem-Solving: Developing innovative solutions to sustainability challenges in the media industry.