Introduction to Multimedia

Description

This course is an introduction to multimedia and explores the use of different types of media components: text, images, sound, animation and video. This course teaches multimedia terms, definitions, and possible applications. The course aims to give students a broad background in issues surrounding multimedia, including the role of and design of multimedia systems which incorporate digital audio, graphics and video. This course covers the underlying concepts and representations of sound, pictures and video, data compression and transmission, integration of media, multimedia authoring, and delivery of multimedia

Program

Computer Science - 2021

Objectives

• 1. Be aware of factors involved in multimedia systems design, performance, integration and evaluation.
  2. Describe the multimedia elements: text, images, animation, audio, and video and how to use them as means of communication.
  3. Understand multimedia terms, definitions, possible applications, and advantages and disadvantages of using multimedia.
  4. Employ appropriate software in a team setting to create graphics, animation, movies, and web sites.