Multimedia System offers detailed concept and structure of Multimedia system. It includes introduction, Sound & Audio System, Images and Graphics, Video and Animation, Data Compression, Abstractions for programming, Multimedia design and applications. It does not entirely focus on theoretical concept but also strongly focuses on practical skill-based learning.
Objectives
The general objectives of this course are to provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge of Multimedia System, applications and tools to make students capable of implementing, managing and developing the issues of multimedia application in their personal as well professional life.
Course Units
8 Units · 46 Hrs
Multimedia and its applications
Global structure of Multimedia
Medium
Multimedia system and properties
Characteristics of a Multimedia system
Challenges for Multimedia Systems
Components of Multimedia System
Multimedia building blocks
Scope of Multimedia
Overview sound system
Producing digital audio
Music and speech
Speech Generation
Speech Analysis
Speech Transmission
Representation of audio files
Computer Music -MIDI
MIDI versus Digital Audio
Uses of images and Graphics
Digital Image Representation
Image and graphics Format
Working with image and graphics
Image Synthesis, analysis and Transmission
Digital Video
Video signal representation
Computer Video Format
Computer- Based animation
Animation Language
Timeline and frame-based animation
Timeline and Tween-Based animation
Methods of controlling Animation
Display of Animation
Transmission of Animation
Need for Data Compression
Compression Basics
Storage Space
Coding Requirements
Lossless and Lossy Compression techniques
Source, Entropy and Hybrid Coding
Lossy Sequential OCT- based Mode
Expanded Lossy OCT-based Mode
JPEG and MPEG Compression
Abstractions Levels
Libraries
System Software
Toolkits
Higher Programming Languages
Object -oriented approaches
Development phases and development teams
Analysis phase
Design Phase
Development phase
Implementation Phase
Evaluation and testing phase
Multimedia User Interface Design
Media preparation and composition
Media integration and communication
Media Entertainment
Telemedicine
E-learning
Digital video editing and production systems
Video conferencing
Video-on-demand
Laboratory Works
Labs consist of at least 8 practical experiments and two assignments covering the topics of the syllabus.
Teaching Methods
The teaching faculties are expected to create environment where students can update and upgrade themselves with the current scenario of computing and information technology with the help of the topics listed in the syllabus. The general teaching pedagogy that can be followed by teaching faculties.
References & Books
Ralf Steinmetz and Klara Nahrstedt , Multimedia: Computing, Communications and Applications, Pearson Education Asia
John F. Koegel Buford, Multimedia Systems, Pearson Education Asia
Reference Books
Fred Halsall , Multimedia Communications, Applications, Networks, Protocols and Standards, Pearson Education Asia
Ralf Steinmetz and Klara Nahrstedt, Multimedia fundamentals, Pearson Education Asia