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Visuals to Text

Visuals to Text

Nonstop MOOC on methods and technologies for accessibility
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Description

This course is part of the larger module "Methods and technologies for accessibility and their evaluation" which consists of over 25 modules (1 ECT each). If you want to become an expert at creating digitally accessible services, make sure to check them out.

Study format
Online
Application period
6 August 2023 – 1 December 2024
Study period
6 August 2023 – 31 December 2024
Credits
1 ECTS
Pace
0%
Hosting university
Tampere University
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Learning outcomes

Learning Outcome 1

The student will know the basic principles of visuals-to-text translation.

ESCO SKILLS

Learning Outcome 2

The student will understand differences between human and machine-produced methods and descriptions.

ESCO SKILLS

Learning Outcome 3

The student will have basic knowledge of how to produce alternative texts to images and videos.

ESCO SKILLS

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Information

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.

Hosting university

Tampere University

Tampere University