italian version

Aims :

Introducing the student to the basical concept of multimedia systems, to their project and application in network.

Topics :

1.Introduction. Definition of multimedia. Computer role, first multimedia computers, development of hardware, networks and software. The actual multimedia systems. Applications.

2.Security. Multimedia communication. Networks and protocols. Check of access rights to the information. Protection from damages. Protection durino the transit in the network. Criptography.

3.Research Engines..Structure and functioning of the Research Engines. Directory Engines. Indexed Engines. Robot Agents in the Engines. Methods of catalogation. Query plan. Portal usability. Metodi.

4.Software Engineering. Models. Processes.

5.Software for the multimedia. Software development. Graphic, Phonic, Textual, Web Applications. Multimedia Authoring.

6.Introduction to the hardware for multimedia systems. Monitor. Vocal and MIDI Interfaces. Digital Camera’s and scanner. CD-ROM and Video Disks.

7.Interfaces. Principles of Cognitive Psycology. Attention, perception, perception and perceptual recognition.. Memory. Learning. Decisions. Multimedia systems evaluation. Graphic Interfaces. Intelligent Interfaces. Intelligent Tutorial Systems. 8.Video.Light.Colour .Image processing. Compression. Computer graphics. Digital image. Video. Animation. Virtual Reality. Input and output systems. VRML.

9.Audio. Principles of Acustic. Sound Perception. Acoustic Parameters. Compression. MIDI.

10.Text. Ipertexts. Ipertext structure. Navigation.

Textbooks :

Nigel Chapman & Jenny Chapman, "Digital Multimedia", Wiley, 2000
Tannenbaum Robert S., "Theoretical Foundations of multimedia", W.H. Freeman and Company, 1998.
M.Pietronilla Penna & Eliano Pessa, "Le interfacce uomo-macchina", Di Renzo Editore, 1994.
Olsen D., Jr., Developing User Interfaces, Morgan e Kaufman, 1998

Exam :

The examination consists in a talk on the developed arguments during lessons and exercisings, as well as in the discussion of a thesis.

Tutorial Session :

Monday 11:30-13:30