Multimedia Systems Syllabus

1. M. TECH.
IN
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
SEMESTER II
(2023 ADMISSIONS)
SYLLABUS
Rajagiri Valley, Kakkanad,
Kochi 682 039, Kerala, INDIA
www.rajagiritech.ac.in

2. COURSE CODE COURSE NAME L T P CREDIT
YEAR OF
INTRODUCTION
Multimedia Systems 3 0 0 3 2023
1. Preamble: This course aims to introduce the fundamental elements of multimedia. It
will provide an understanding of the fundamental elements in multimedia. The emphasis
will be on learning the representations, perceptions and applications of multimedia.
2. Prerequisite: Digital Signal Processing & Image Processing.
3. Syllabus
Module 1
Concept of Multimedia, Hypertext, Hypermedia, History of multimedia, Multimedia
hardware: CD-ROM, DVD, Microphone, Speakers, Soundcards, Video Camera, MIDI,
Applications of multimedia in entertainment, education, health etc.
Module 2
Sound/Speech processing: Basic Sound concepts- Computer representation of sound,
Audio formats, MIDI-basic concepts, devices, messages, software, Speech- generation,
analysis, transmission.
Module 3
Graphic and image data representation, spatial and temporal resolution of images, grey
level and colour images, basic concepts, computer image processing (image synthesis,
image analysis, image recognition, image transmission), animations, image data
compression, image file formats (JPEG, MPEG).
Module 4
Analog and digital video, basic concepts, computer video format, frame rates, sync,
resolution, colour video formats- NTSC,PAL and SECAM, analog video artifacts, video
equipment, digital video compression.
Multimedia Animation: Computer animation fundamentals - Kinematics - morphing –
animation s/w tools and techniques.

3. Module 5
Multimedia-looking towards Future: Digital Communication and New Media,
Interactive Television, Digital Broadcasting, Digital Radio, Multimedia Conferencing.
4. Text Books
1. Ralf Steinmetz and KlaraNahrstedt, Multimedia Applications, Pearson Education.
5. Reference Books
1. Nalin K Sharda, ‘Multimedia Information Networking’, Prentice Hall of India, 1999.
2. Aura Ganz, Zvi Ganz and Kitti Wongthawaravat, ‘Multimedia Wireless Networks:
Technologies, Standards and QoS’, Prentice Hall, 2003.
3. Ellen Kayata Wesel, ‘Wireless Multimedia Communications: Networking Video,
Voice and Data’, Addision Wesley, 1998.
6. Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course the student will be able
to
CO1: Understand the basic concepts, components, and tools of Multimedia Systems.
CO2: Develop an understanding of the elements constituting the development of
effective multimedia systems.
CO3: Learn representations, perceptions and applications of Multimedia

4. 7. Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes:
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4
CO1 3 3
CO2 3 3
CO3 3 3
3 3
8. Assessment Pattern
Learning
Objectives
Continuous Internal Evaluation
(CIE)
End Semester
Examination
(ESE out of 60)
Internal Examination 1 (50)
Remember
Understand
Apply 20 20
Analyse 20 20
Evaluate 10 20
Create
9. Mark Distribution
Total CIE ESE
Internal
examination (1)
Assignment Course based
project
Total
100
marks
20 marks 10 marks 10 marks 40
marks
60
marks

5. 10. End Semester Examination Pattern
There will be two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A will contain 5 numerical/short answer
questions with 1 question from each module, having 5 marks for each question. Students
should answer all questions. Part B will contain 7 questions, with a minimum of one
question from each module of which students should answer any five. Each question can
carry 7 marks.
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