CMPD 434 MULTIMEDIA
AUTHORING
Chapter 00:
COURSE INTRODUCTION
About The Course
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic theoretical concepts underlying the
use of multiple media.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the interactive multimedia technology.
• Describe the standard development metaphors used in authoring software,
and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• Demonstrate knowledge of different concepts of the selected authoring
program.
• Enhance students’ understanding on the underlying concepts related to the
creating and editing of multimedia elements, and multimedia project
management.
• Be able to design and create a multimedia application using the authoring
program in a field of interest.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student should be able to:
• Identify the major technological/technical components behind Multimedia.
• Incorporate media forms including text, graphics, animation, video, and
sound.
• Understand and apply team concepts to utilize diverse skills required in
multimedia project development.
• Design storyboards for the layout of multimedia projects.
• Prepare interactive multimedia products using authoring package.
• Identify and analyze the technological impediments to multimedia
authoring, production and, distribution.
• Understand ethical issues related to Multimedia.
Course Coordinator & Lecturer
RajeshKumar a/l Sugu
• Email:
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rajesh@uniten.edu.my
• Room No:
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TA-3-211
• Course Web Folder:
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Metalab.uniten.edu.my/~rajeshkumar
• Telephone:
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03-8921 2020 ext 5046
Course Content
• Chapter 00 : Course Introduction
• Chapter 01 : Introduction to Multimedia and Authoring Process
• Chapter 02 : Multimedia Elements
• Chapter 03 : Multimedia Authoring Process I
• Chapter 04 : Multimedia Authoring Process II
• Chapter 05 : Multimedia Authoring Process III
• Chapter 06 : Multimedia Authoring Process IV
• Chapter 07 : Issues Related to Distribution of Multimedia
TextBooks / References
Main:
• T. Vaughan, "Multimedia: Making It Work 8th Edition, 2010", McGrawHill/Osborne
Additional:
• McGloughlin Stephen, Multimedia: Concepts and Practice. Prentice Hall.
• P. Havaldar, G. Medioni, Multimedia Systems: Algorithms, Standards, and
Industry Practices.
• Adobe Director Manual/Guide.
• Adobe Photoshop Manual/Guide
• Adobe Illustrator Manual/Guide.
Course Assessment
Type of
Assessment
Percentage
(%)
Class Project
20
 1 Class Project
Quizzes
10
 4 quizzes (The best of two)
Lab Test
10
• Lab assignment
Mid-Term
20
 Tentatively in Week 7
Final exam
40
 All chapters
Remark
Class / Practical
Lecture:
• Thursday 10.00am - 11.00am BW-2-R05
• Thursday 02.00pm - 04.00pm BW-1-R06
Lab:
• Section 1B Thursday 04.00pm – 06.00pm BW-4-L17
• Section 1A Wednesday 09.00am – 11.00am BW-4-L174
Class Project
• There will be 1 mini project (10 weeks) in which you will have to work
together to create some kind of multimedia product.
• In a group of 2 to 3 students
• Project question will be release on 3rd Week.
Laboratory
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(ONE) Lab session per week
Start on week 3
In the lab you will learn concepts pertaining to authoring tools (Adobe
Director). This will be helpful to your course project.
• There will be assignments to test what you have learned in the lab every
week.
• Don’t miss any unless you wish to be at a disadvantage.
Quizzes
• Four (4) quizzes will be administered in the course during lecture hours
• Best two will be calculated for carry mark
• You might also be given a pop-quiz any time during lecture hours.
• Be prepared and do not be absent
• No repeat quiz will be given for absentees unless supported by very
strong reasons
Attendance
• Attendance is compulsory and will be taken regularly.
• Lecturer will tick the attendance.
• MC or show cause letter must be provided upon absence.
• 1st warning letter will be issued if do not attend THREE times
continuously OR attendance < 80%.
• Once issue 3rd warning letter, BARRED from sitting final examination.
• If you are absent from lecture due to :
• sickness : MC is required
• emergency : letter of guardian is required
• Any MC or letter should be given to the lecturer on the next day.
Class Policy
• Dress in proper attire corresponding to Universiti Tenaga Nasional dress
code.
• There will be NO make-up quiz except with a valid reason.
• There will be NO make-up Mid Term Exam. If you are absent with a valid
reason, the 20% will automatically be added to your final exam.
• The lecturer reserves the right to give pop-quizzes whenever deemed
appropriate. Latecomers will not get extended time.
• Cheating and any attempt thereto will not be tolerated and penalized
according to the seriousness of the offense.
• All assignments must be submitted on time. Deducted of marks or zero
mark will be given for the late submission.
Good Luck and
All The Best