1. Introduction to the Module CTEC2608 Multimedia and Internet Technology

2. Module Team Matthew Dean E-Mailmjdean@dmu.ac.uk RoomGH5.19 Web http://www.cse.dmu.ac.uk/~mjdean

3. WARNING! There are two things I can guarantee about this module 1. You will need to work hard and consistently (The first deadline is only 3 weeks away!) 2. You will have fun doing the work for the module if you take it seriously

4. What is Multimedia and Internet Technology? Multimedia equates to the use of multiple media in order to convey meaningful content. Media = Text Pictures Sound Video Animation Strong leaning to Web based multimedia content Multimedia Should Add Value - Multimedia is not an end in itself

5. You will learn how to… Plan your multimedia projects Document multimedia artefacts Create a range of multimedia Critique each other’s work Use a range of software Understand how multimedia data is stored

6. Module Delivery Pattern 1 X 1 hour lecture per week During the lecture you will be presented with the background technical theory to the practical sessions in the lab Not every week of the module will have a lecture! 1 X 2 hour lab session The lab is your opportunity to obtain hands on experience of the software / technology related to the module You need to put in seven hours a week of your own time! That’s one hour every day of the week!

7. Module Content Split into four parts 1Web Page Creation 2Digital Imaging 3Animation 4Audio and Video

8. Assessment A portfolio of work consisting of four media products Media Product 1– Web Page Creation – 20% Media Product 2 – Digital Imaging – 20% Media Product 3 – Animation – 20% Media Product 4 – Audio Video – 20% Your work will go in the public domain! (Just like in the real world!) Register your topic by week 2 4 X Reviews worth 2.5% each 1 x Driving test worth 10%

9. FTP Submission Your work for the portfolio is to be submitted via the ftp portal Ask your tutor for username and password Check that you have a folder set up for the first assignment – if not let me know

10. Each Web Site will Consist of… 1. The Web Site 2. The media product 3. Video Presentation 4. All documentation used in creating the site Be sure to read the assignment spec carefully!

11. “Must Haves” The ID Card software running in your presentation, with your photo visible at all times Your own voice on the presentation The Media Product and Video must match If not your work will be capped at 40%!

12. Available Software Dreamweaver – Web Development Flash – Animation Adobe PhotoShop – Sophisticated image processing Movie Maker – Video editing Audacity – Audio editing Camstudio – for creating screen capture videos

13. Available Hardware High end PCs in the timetabled labs Digital Cameras Scanners

14. Buy a Headset! Lastly you must buy yourself a headset for use on this module One with built in microphone and earphones would work best