1. CMPD 434 MULTIMEDIA AUTHORING
Chapter 00:
COURSE INTRODUCTION

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Course Coordinator & Lecturer
RajeshKumar a/l Sugu
Room No:
TA-3-211
Course Web Folder:
Metalab.uniten.edu.my/~rajeshkumar
Telephone:
ext 5046

5. 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

6. TextBooks / References
Main:
T. Vaughan, "Multimedia: Making It Work 8th Edition, 2010", McGraw- Hill/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.

7. Course Assessment Type of Assessment Percentage (%) Remark
Class Project 20
1 Class Project
Quizzes 10
4 quizzes (The best of two)
Lab Test
Lab assignment
Mid-Term
Tentatively in Week 7
Final exam 40
All chapters

8. Class / Practical Lecture: Thursday 10.00am - 11.00am BW-2-R05
Thursday 02.00pm pm BW-1-R06
Lab:
Section 1B Thursday 04.00pm – 06.00pm BW-4-L17
Section 1A Wednesday 09.00am – 11.00am BW-4-L174

9. 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.

10. Laboratory (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.

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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.

15. Good Luck and All The Best