Multimedia systems

Course title

Multimedia systems

Code

F18L3S135

Study programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

First cycle

Academic year / semester

6 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

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Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

Алгоритми и податочни структури

10.

Course objectives (competences)

Introducing the student with the basic concepts for working with multimedia data, the ways of their modeling and implementation and manipulation of them. The student will be able to model multimedia data, will know how to practically apply the content-based search on multimedia data, and will gain initial knowledge for creating applications based on multimedia content.

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Course content

Introduction to multimedia and classification of multimedia content. Components of a multimedia system. Multimedia creation (signals, AD conversion, Fourier transform, sampling and quantization, filtering and sub-sampling). Multimedia representation (picture, video, audio). YUV sub-sampling. Theory of colors, trichromacy, physiology of the human visual system, color schemes (RGB, YUV, CMYK, ...). Basics of compression (entropy, taxonomy, metrics). Compression techniques (Hoffman coding, arithmetic coding, LZW, run-length encoding, vector quantization, sub-band coding, differential pulse-code modulation, hybrid schemes ...). Compression challenges (symmetric vs. non-symmetric, adaptive vs. nonadaptive, speed and complexity of the encoder/decoder, ...). Image compression (GIF, PNG, MPEG, MPEG 2000, discrete wavelet transformation, fractal coding, ...). Video compression (temporal redundancy, block-based prediction of frames, motion vector calculation, I frames, B frames, P frames, multi-frame prediction, GOP video structure). Complexity of motion compensation (logarithmic vs. hierarchical search). MPEG standard. Audio compression (delta modulation, logarithmic quantization, ...). QoS and QoE.

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Learning methods

Lectures supported by slide presentations, interactive lectures, practical classes (using equipment and software packages), teamwork, case studies, guest lecturers, independent preparation and defence of a project assignment and seminar paper, and learning in an electronic environment (forums and consultations).

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Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of the available time

30 + 45 + 15 + 15 + 75 = 180 hours

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Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures – theoretical teaching	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, team work	45 hours

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Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	15 hours
16.2.	Individual assignments	15 hours
16.3.	Home study	75 hours

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Grading

17.1.	Tests	10 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	15 points
17.3.	Activity and participation	10 points
17.4.	Final exam	70 points

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Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

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Requirements for signature and taking the final exam

Activities 15.2 and 16.1 and 16.2 implemented

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Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method of monitoring teaching quality

internal evaluation and survey mechanism

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Literature

22.1.	Required literature No. Author Title Publisher Year
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year