Multimedia Technology and Applications

This course prepares the students with basic concept of multimedia, technology and the importance of multimedia application. This course also introduces the students to techniques and tools related with the creation of multimedia application and explore the current issues related to multimedia technology. It covers topics introduction to multimedia technology, multimedia data processing and compression, graphic and image representation, audio technology, video technology and multimedia systems. Throughout the course, students will develop the essential skills in producing professional multimedia applications such as mobile applications, computer games, web pages and interactive ebooks.

At the end of this subject, the students should be able to:

• 1. Apply the theory of multimedia data representation and multimedia standards in designing multimedia applications.

  2. Design multimedia applications based on given specifications and requirements.

  3. Construct multimedia application by using latest multimedia software and authoring tools.