2.30pm till 4.00pm on Monday and Tuesday 10.00am till 12.00pm on Wednesday 11.00am till 1.00pm on Thursday
CGMB 113 SemI20142015 Multimedia Technologies
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COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Programme : Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons.) Graphics And Multimedia
Subject : Multimedia Technologies
Subject Code : CGMB113
Credit Hours : 3 (2 hrs of lecture and 2 hrs of lab)
Pre-requisites : None
Synopsis
This course introduces the fundamentals of multimedia technologies and multimedia design. This course will provide the students an overview in creating a multimedia application which includes storyline, storyboarding, animation creation, image editing and multimedia team management. An exposure on the latest development of multimedia technology and trends would also be discussed. Issues in effectively representing, processing and retrieving multimedia data will also be addressed.
It is intended for undergraduates to get a glimpse of their journey ahead in the degree that they are taking.
The course aims to: 1. To provide students with the terms and concepts related to multimedia technologies and the latest developments in multimedia systems 2. To introduce techniques and technologies required for the design, storage and delivery of a multimedia product 3. To expose students to multimedia authoring and editing tools through practical session in labs and coursework to develop multimedia project 4. To introduce students to latest and new technologies in multimedia such as virtual reality and augmented reality
At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Identify the elements of multimedia. 2. Differentiate each role that is involved in a multimedia production team. CGMB 113 SemI20142015 Multimedia Technologies
Noor Fardela Zainal Abidin Page 3 of 10 BIT GM 3. Describe the various delivery methods for multimedia projects. 4. Discuss the process involve in developing a multimedia project 5. Apply suitable concept to create a multimedia application
Lecture Notes & Announcement
The Lecture Notes can be downloaded from the following website: http://lms.uniten.edu.my/moodle/ Announcement & important notices will be done at our website or via Class Notice (email).
Assessment
Test, Quiz and Assignment 30% Lab Assessment 10% Class Project (Storyboard, & Flash Animation) 20% Final Examination 40% Total 100
Test, and Quizzes 20%) Each student will be assessed by two quizzes. Quiz one will cover chapter 1 and 2 while Quiz two will cover chapter 3 and 4 The test will be your midterm assessment that will cover chapter 1 till 5 and is usually conducted before your midterms holiday.
Class Assignment (10%)
Your assignment will be a two-person group written assignment. The assignment is for you to introduce, discussed, critique and review one new multimedia technology in the market. Write a short report on the technology that you have chosen. Choose any from this category. a) Display Technology b) Game Technology c) Handheld Technology (NOT including SMARTPHONEs) d) Virtual Technology or Augmented Reality
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In a group of 2 to 4 students, you are required to create a 2D multimedia animation story using Adobe Flash. You may also explore other software that would help you complete the project. The project must include all the multimedia elements which are text, audio, graphic, animation and video and two buttons for interactivity. However, video is optional accordance to your title. The project must be in animation form.
The Story title & Synopsis (Submission Week Two) You are required to submit your project title and the synopsis of your animation story. The synopsis should emphasis on the storytelling of your animation story. The story should be 5 to 15 minutes long. You will have to get your story approved by your lecturer before starting on storyboarding
The Storyboard (20 Marks 5%) (Submission Week Six) Once your story has been approved, you will have to begin creating your storyboard. The storyboard is a hand-drawn version of your animation project. All storyboard must be colored and represent all the elements that would be included in the animation project. Each page or scene should be carefully drawn to describe and plan what is to be displayed on the screen of your multimedia project. To make the story clearer, each scene should have a narration accompanying it. Your storyboard should begin with an introduction page, a main menu and then the scenes of your story and a credit page that introduce your team member. You MUST also include A navigation map would describe the flow of your product. Here, I would like to encourage all groups to be creative with the design of your storyboard. This is your chance for you to show off your artistic skills. When you submit your storyboard please include the following details: Name of group, Project Manager, Group members, Section, Title Description/ Scope of the multimedia project
Designing and Authoring The project would take a long time to complete, authoring work and application should begin once your storyboard has been approved. You are allowed to explore various authoring tool in the market such as Swift, Adobe Photoshop etc. however your main software have to be Macromedia Flash.
The Presentation and Multimedia Animation Project Submission (100 Marks - 15%) For the presentation, your animation will be assessed accordance to the following elements: 1) A MENU page, this page should have at least have 2 buttons. 1st button to PLAY you animation. The 2nd button named CREDIT is to introduce the group members. 2) The storyline = should be completed and make sense. 3) The Sound and Text included in the project. 4) The animation and movement in the story.
You are also accessed on how you work in a group and the professionalism of your presentation. CGMB 113 SemI20142015 Multimedia Technologies
Noor Fardela Zainal Abidin Page 5 of 10 BIT GM Please also submit a CD that contained the EXE file of the animation and all the FLASH sourced file. The CD should be in its casing with a professional cover that include your names, ID and the title of the animation. Your Presentation and Submission dates are usually on Week 13 and 14.
Lab Assessment (10%)
Flash Assigment (5%) This is a two-person group, to create a Flash application that consists of at least 3 pages/screens: Main Menu o Should consist of at least 2 buttons to link to your name page and your picture page Animated Name page and Animated object - Should consist of animated text of your name. - The animated object and background should include 1) motion tween, 2) shape tween, and 3) masking technique. You can refer to tutorial 3 and 4 for ideas. Marks will be given based on functionality, creativity, and attractiveness of the assignment.
Adobe Assignment (5%) This is a two-person group to create a creative masterpiece that explores image editing. Your creation has to be a poster in A4 size. Your creation will be assessed by its: o Use of Photoshop techniques such as MASKING, CLONE, STAMPING, PATCH or any other effects that would make your poster your own.
o Creativity
o Originality
o It should also include:- TEXT PICTURE You are also required to include YOUR FACE in your creation. The picture could be only a logo at the bottom of your poster or is an actual character in your poster. You cannot leave the images rectangular; that is, I want you to use the selection tools to cut out some of the background of your images. Please explore Adobe Photoshop in creating your product and make it your own. Marks will be deducted if I feel it lacks originality. Please submit the hardcopy of your poster (printed in color) CGMB 113 SemI20142015 Multimedia Technologies
Noor Fardela Zainal Abidin Page 6 of 10 BIT GM as well as a written explanation on a separate report that would explain which technique is used in which section. Final Examination (40%) The final examination is a summarize assessment of your study throughout the semester. The final paper usually covers ALL of the chapters learned in your study.
Main References T. Vaughan, "Multimedia: Making It Work ", McGraw-Hill/Osborne, 8th Edition, 2010 Other References Vic Costello , Susan Youngblood, and Norman E. Youngblood Multimedia Foundations: Core Concepts for Digital Design Focal Press, 2012
T.M. Savage, K.E. Vogel An Introduction to Digital Multimedia Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2 edition 2013
Attendance Attendance will be taken for every lecture. It is a UNITENs rule, that you must attend more than 80% of the lectures to be admitted to the Final Examination. Your lecturer reserves the right to apply this rule.
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Week Topic Lab /Quiz/Test /Assignment 1
Chapter 1: Introduction to Multimedia History of Multimedia Types of Multimedia Multimedia Project Delivering and Using Multimedia Application of Multimedia Multimedia System Characteristics
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Chapter 2: The Making of Multimedia An Introduction Primary Stages of a Multimedia Project Hardware Platforms and Software Tools for Multimedia Production and Delivery Chapter 3: The Making of Multimedia The Production Team Multimedia Skill Set Multimedia Skill Categories Submit Synopsis and group details
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Chapter 4 (1): Multimedia Production Issues in Developing Multimedia Project Scope of a Multimedia Project Process and Elements of a Multimedia Project Tools and Techniques to Overcome Project Management Problems
Quiz One Lab1Flash_intro 4
Chapter 4 (2): Storyboarding and Storytelling Lab2Flash_animation
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Chapter 5: Multimedia Building Block Text History and Development of Text Terms and Concept Related to Text Application of Text Quiz Two Lab3Flash_masking 6
Chapter 6: Multimedia Building Block Audio Terms and Concept Related To Sound How Sound is Being Represented Digitally Application of Sound in Multimedia Systems MIDI File Format Submit Storyboard Lab4Flash_Button CGMB 113 SemI20142015 Multimedia Technologies
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Chapter 7: Multimedia Building Block Image Why Use Images In Multimedia Capabilities of Bitmap and Vector Images Aspects Of 3D Modelling File Types Used in Multimedia Submit Flash Assignment (Presentation) 8
Chapter 8 : Multimedia Building Block - Animation Terms and Concept Related to Animation Common Animation Techniques Midterm Test Basic Photoshop Workshop
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Break 10
Chapter 9 : Multimedia Building Block - Video Terms and Concept Related to Video Advantages and Disadvantages of Analog and Digital Video Color Models Used in Video How Video can be used in Multimedia Systems Photoshop Masking 11
Chapter 10: Newest Technology in Multimedia Display Technology, Storage Technology, Others (Subject to change according to recent technologies)
Submit Photoshop Assignment
12 Convocation Chapter 11: Introducing Virtual Reality Terms and Concept related to Virtual Reality Approaches In Virtual Reality The different types Of Virtual Reality How Virtual Reality Can Be Applied In Everyday Life Submit Class Assignment on Multimedia Technologies 13