Syllabus of National Institute of Technology - Tiruchirappalli (NIT-T) MBA - MB744 Multimedia Technologies

Principles and practice of image capture, creation and processing - visual perception- interface design-electronic typography. Review of systems analysis & programming structures- Taxonomy of multimedia applications-CD-ROM and Internet technologies.

Interaction: Introduction-models of users/interaction-Non-linearity- Navigation structures-tools and techniques of digital media production-creating animation- scripting for multimedia and introduction to 3D design issues.

Authoring tools: types and capabilities-interfacing with off-line online applications- selection criteria. Data handling: File for- mats-data compression techniques and standards-specialized tools for text, audio and video editing-peripherals for audio/video capturing-issues in feeding on-line audio/video- Video conferencing.

Multimedia applications: Selection criteria-integration with other visual technologies -HW and Networking requirements-portability issues-cost benefit analysis. General applications of multimedia- applications of multimedia in business and industry- Introduction to Virtual Reality.

Project development: Selection of application- evaluation of design issues -cost estimation-project and resource planning-design and development-testing and documentation-presentation.

Books :

1. Howlett & Viginia, 'Visual Interface Design for Windows', John Wiley and sons, New york, 1996

2. Vethoven, Willem and Seijdel, 'Multimedia Graphics', Thames & Hudson, 1996.