Multimedia informatics
[COMU2666]
[30h] 5 credits
Teacher(s): Jean-Pierre Couwenbergh, Christophe De Vleeschouwer
Language: French
Level: Second
Aims
Main themes
various material components, use systems, broad categories of computer, file compatibility between applications and between systems, and conversion methods.
2. An introduction to informatic processing of image sound and video:
data capture, analogue/digital conversion, process software (e.g. Photoshop and Sound Forge).
3. An introduction to networks:
the principles and ways of functioning of local and inter-connected networks, the main surfing software, and file transfer.
4. A comparative presentation of a range of multimedia creative software (e.g. Dreamweaver, Director, Flash and Authorware).
Content and teaching methods
1. Operating systems, languages and software
- operating systems
- binary language for programming
- 3D Technologies for the Web
2. Architecture and operation of the computer
- microprocessor fabulous
- What are memories?
- The movement in the computer: The bus
- connectors impressive constellation -
mobile devices
- The Impact of multimedia drive the computers
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
A classroom including a video projector, a computer equipped with multimedia creation software and an Internet link. Students may be able to use a multimedia informatics suite.