Multimedia Applications
Course Details
- Course Title: Multimedia Applications
- Course Code: CS-413
- Credit Hours: 3
- Pre-requisite: None
- Offered To: BS (CS), BS (IT)
- Level: Undergraduate
- Institution: Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari (BBUSL), Karachi, Pakistan
- Faculty: Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology
- Semester Offered: Spring 2016
Course Description
Multimedia includes a blend of text, graphics, sound, animation, and video. This course aims to develop multimedia programs and showcase how still images, audio, and video can be digitized using computers. Students will learn to skillfully combine text and graphics and edit and dub both video and audio. The course focuses on applying principles to analyze and organize information, establish design structures, and produce unique visual expressions. Ultimately, this empowers students to create interactive multimedia presentations integrated with core academic concepts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will be equipped to develop comprehensive multimedia applications and collaborate effectively within team environments. They will acquire expertise in creating and manipulating multimedia components while gaining a solid understanding of the multimedia development process’s theoretical and practical aspects. Students will excel in interface design, content organization, and navigational structures while adhering to legal and ethical standards. They will learn to implement storyboards, integrate various media elements, and create applications tailored to specific instructional requirements. The course strongly emphasizes testing, evaluation, and the development of practical presentation skills in multimedia development.
Course Outline
| Lecture | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Multimedia: Concepts and Elements |
| 2 | Interactive Multimedia: Principles and Applications |
| 3 | Importance of Multimedia in Modern Computing |
| 4 | Multimedia Systems Architecture and Components |
| 5 | Auditory Perception Fundamentals |
| 6 | Digital Audio: Sampling and Processing |
| 7 | Psychological Dimensions in Multimedia Design |
| 8 | Essential Multimedia Skills and Training |
| 9 | Interface Design Principles for Multimedia |
| 10 | Interface Designer Tools and Techniques |
| 11 | Sound Fundamentals and Audio Formats |
| 12 | MIDI Technology and Its Advantages |
| 13 | Digital Audio Recording and Editing |
| 14 | Sound Integration in Multimedia Projects |
| 15 | Advanced Audio Effects and Management |
| 16 | Sound Mixing and Post-production Techniques |
| 17 | Digital Image Creation and Manipulation |
| 18 | Working with Clip Art and Image Libraries |
| 19 | Advanced Image Editing Techniques |
| 20 | Vector Graphics vs. Bitmap Images |
| 21 | 3D Modeling Fundamentals |
| 22 | Color Theory and Harmony Schemes |
| 23 | Animation Principles and Techniques |
| 24 | Animation File Formats and Standards |
| 25 | Web Development Tools and Technologies |
| 26 | Web Design Principles and Best Practices |
| 27 | Image Optimization for Web Applications |
| 28 | HyperStudio and Interactive Media Creation |
| 29 | Instructional Design for Multimedia |
| 30 | User Interaction and Interface Navigation |
| 31 | Screen Design: Metaphors and Themes |
| 32 | Multimedia Portfolio Development |
Assessment Criteria
Theory
- Quizzes, Assignments, Presentations: 20 Marks
- Mid-term Examination: 30 Marks
- Final Examination: 50 Marks