Lecturer: Marco Porta  

Course name: Multimedia Systems And Technologies
Course code: 504706
Degree course: Computer Engeneering
Disciplinary field of science: ING-INF/05
L'insegnamento è caratterizzante per: Computer Engeneering
University credits: ECTS 6
Course website: http://vision.unipv.it/mst/

Specific course objectives

The course provides the theoretical and practical bases of on-line and off-line multimedia technologies

Course programme

On-line/off-line Multimedia

• Images and graphics: color, bitmap graphics (global/local/pixel-level editing), vector (object-oriented) graphics, overview of graphic formats (characteristics, use), graphics for the Web (requirements, tools)
• Digital audio: characteristics, formats, use
• Digital animation: bitmap animation, vector animation
• Digital video: formats, non-linear editing, requirements for the Web
• Elements of off-line Multimedia

World Wide Web
HTML language, cascading Style Sheets (CSS), XML technologies, programming languages for the Web, client-side interaction (JavaScript, Java, Flash), server-side interaction (CGI programs and application servers), Content Management Systems (CMS), Web 2.0, HTML 5, elements of Web Styling, Usability, Accessibility and Information Architecture

Advanced forms of interaction in Multimedia
Mobile technologies, elements of (immersive/non-immersive) virtual reality, augmented reality, telepresence, perceptual interfaces, applications

Course entry requirements

Basic knowledge of Internet technologies (client/server architectures, protocols, etc.)

Course structure and teaching

Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 38
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 16
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0

Suggested reading materials

Mainly slides and links to on-line material

Testing and exams

Written exam (with optional oral examination) and project (creation of a dynamic website)