Syllabus

BSc CSIT · Semester V

Multimedia Computing syllabus

Official TU syllabus for Multimedia Computing (CSC330): 8 units, 44 topics, 3 credit hours. Every unit links to its notes and solved questions.

1

Introduction

5h · 3 Q
  • Global Structure of Multimedia
  • Multimedia Application
  • Medium
  • Multimedia System and Properties
  • Characteristics of a Multimedia System
  • Challenges for Multimedia Systems
  • Components of a Multimedia System
2

Sound /Audio System

6h · 2 Q
  • Concepts of Sound System
  • Music and Speech
  • Speech Generation
  • Speech Analysis
  • Speech Transmission
3

Images and Graphics

5h · 5 Q
  • Digital Image Representation
  • Image and graphics Format
  • Image Synthesis, analysis and Transmission
4

Video and Animation

6h · 3 Q
  • Video Signal Representation
  • Computer Video Format
  • Computer-Based animation
  • Animation Language
  • Methods of Controlling Animation
  • Display of Animation
  • Transmission of Animation
5

Data Compression

8h · 4 Q
  • Storage Space
  • Coding Requirements
  • Source, Entropy and Hybrid Coding
  • Lossy Sequential DCT-based Mode
  • Expanded Lossy DCT-based Mode
  • JPEG and MPEG
7

User Interfaces

5h · 2 Q
  • Basic Design Issues
  • Video and Audio at the User Interface
  • User-friendliness as the Primary Goal
8

Abstractions for programming

5h · 2 Q
  • Abstractions Levels
  • Libraries
  • System Software Toolkits
  • Higher Programming Languages
  • Object–Oriented Approaches
9

Multimedia Application

5h · 3 Q
  • Media Preparation and Composition
  • Media Integration and Communication
  • Media Entertainment
  • Telemedicine
  • E-learning
  • Digital Video Editing and Production Systems
  • Video Conferencing
  • Video-on-demand

Textbooks and references

  • Multimedia: Computing, Communications and Applications, Ralf Steinmetz and Klara Nahrstedt, Pearson Education Asia
  • Multimedia Communications, Applications, Networks, Protocols and Standards, Fred Halsall, Pearson Education Asia
  • Multimedia Systems, John F. Koegel Buford, Pearson Education Asia

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