This course covers: introduction to multimedia systems; definition of terms and concepts related to multimedia; trends in the development and the use of multimedia. Tools, techniques, and guidelines facilitating the planning, design, production, and implementation of multimedia products.Practical part:Students need to author a multimedia product with the some of the following programs: Macromedia Director or Authorware, Toolbook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dreamweaver. In addition the student will need access to editing programs for graphics, sounds, video, and animation.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge &understand
Student learns the basics and history of multimedia
Student enumerates the main tools, components and elements of multimedia
Student enumerates and explain file compression techniques
Student explains the methods of media storage
Student enumerates and explain the different media elements
mental skills
Student compares different media file formats
Student suggests a way to combine media elements
Student compares the types of cartoons (animated / still)
Student be able to convert between different types of files
Practical & professional skills
Student uses software and tools to create and display multimedia
Student should design (image / video / visual presentation) that combines various media elements
Student uses various techniques to compress media files
Student uses media tools on the internet
General and transferable skills
Editorial communication and report writing
Team work
Commitment to performing exams and handing in assignments on time
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures
Mini-projects
Research papers
Methods of assessments
Midterm exam = 30
Final exam = 50
Scientific activities (eg writing a report or giving a presentation) = 20
Course contents
Introduction to multimedia (definition/concept/historical development/components)
