Multimedia Systems Syllabus
Multimedia Systems Syllabus
IN
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
SEMESTER II
(2023 ADMISSIONS)
SYLLABUS
3. Syllabus
Module 1
Concept of Multimedia, Hypertext, Hypermedia, History of multimedia, Multimedia
hardware: CD-ROM, DVD, Microphone, Speakers, Soundcards, Video Camera, MIDI,
Applications of multimedia in entertainment, education, health etc.
Module 2
Module 3
Graphic and image data representation, spatial and temporal resolution of images, grey
level and colour images, basic concepts, computer image processing (image synthesis,
image analysis, image recognition, image transmission), animations, image data
compression, image file formats (JPEG, MPEG).
Module 4
Analog and digital video, basic concepts, computer video format, frame rates, sync,
resolution, colour video formats- NTSC,PAL and SECAM, analog video artifacts, video
equipment, digital video compression.
4. Text Books
5. Reference Books
1. Nalin K Sharda, ‘Multimedia Information Networking’, Prentice Hall of India, 1999.
2. Aura Ganz, Zvi Ganz and Kitti Wongthawaravat, ‘Multimedia Wireless Networks:
Technologies, Standards and QoS’, Prentice Hall, 2003.
3. Ellen Kayata Wesel, ‘Wireless Multimedia Communications: Networking Video,
Voice and Data’, Addision Wesley, 1998.
6. Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course the student will be able
to
CO1: Understand the basic concepts, components, and tools of Multimedia Systems.
CO2: Develop an understanding of the elements constituting the development of
effective multimedia systems.
CO3: Learn representations, perceptions and applications of Multimedia
7. Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes:
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4
CO1 3 3
CO2 3 3
CO3 3 3
3 3
8. Assessment Pattern
Remember
Understand
Apply 20 20
Analyse 20 20
Evaluate 10 20
Create
9. Mark Distribution
There will be two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short
answer questions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each question.
Students should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions, with a minimum
of one question from each module of which students should answer any five. Each
question can carry 7 marks.
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