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Department of Computer Science, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


CM40198: Digital media

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 30%, EX 70%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The course aims to make students aware of the underlying technology and the methods of creating and organising digital media.

Learning Outcomes:
After studying this unit a student should be able to
* discuss hypermedia as a background to multimedia;
* understand a variety of CD-ROM formats, the compression techniques needed for various source media and the consequences of each;
* understand the basic legal and ethical consequences of publishing;
* explain digital media in the context of typical applications.

Skills:
An understanding of the software and hardware aspects of digital media storage and delivery (T, F, A); an appreciation of the legal and ethical aspects of media publishing (T); the ability to place digital media in context (T, A).

Content:
Hypertext and hypermedia: formats and mechanisms; static and dynamic media. Digital media formats; image, sound, video formats and compression. CD technology and the storage of digital media. Web technology and the delivery of digital media. Legal and ethical considerations.
Applications: selected from games, films, special effects, sound.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

CM40198 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Computer Science

CM40198 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Computer Science
  • USCM-AFM01 : MComp (hons) Computer Science (Full-time) - Year 4
  • USCM-AKM02 : MComp (hons) Computer Science (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 5
  • USCM-AAM02 : MComp (hons) Computer Science with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 5
  • RSCM-AFD02 : Doctor of Engineering (EngD) in Digital Media (Full-time) - Year 1
  • TSCM-AFM19 : MSc Human Computer Interaction (Full-time) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.