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INFOSYS 246: Multimedia Information

Fall 2004
Fall 2003
Spring 2003
Spring 1999

Course Description

The SIMS “Multimedia Information” class will be an introduction to the past, present, and future of the theory and practice of multimedia information systems. We will explore the concepts and methods of the multimedia production cycle comprising the creation, description, retrieval, editing, management, distribution, and reuse of digital media. Students will gain theoretical background and practical experience to help them design, innovate, critique, and assess digital multimedia information systems.

The course will be divided into three parts:

(1) Past. This part is concerned with the history and theory of digital multimedia production. Brief excursions into semiotics, film and media theory, the history and theory of computation, and computational media theory will provide the underlying basis for the discussion and evaluation of state-of-the-art systems and concepts, while introductions to video and audio production practice will give insight into theoretical concepts as well as current production processes. Students will apply their theoretical knowledge in two hands-on assignments.

(2) Present. This part surveys current commercial and academic research systems for media production, editing, annotation, retrieval, and reuse. Among other things, we will investigate automated media analysis and media asset management as well as current media standards. Students will write an analysis and critique of an exiting multimedia information system.

(3) Future. We will look into the future of digital multimedia information systems including systems that automate and integrate many aspects of digital media production and reuse. We will discuss and design new concepts as well as next-generation multimedia information systems and prototypes. Students will work on and present final projects improving an existing system or designing a new component for a digital multimedia information system.

Lecturer: Prof. Marc Davis, SIMS ( http://www.sims.berkeley.edu/~marc/ )
MW 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
202 South Hall

3 hours of lecture per week. No midterm or final.

Enrollment limited to 25 students.

Grading:

Theory Application Assignment	15%
Mini Media Production Project	20%
System Critique Assignment	15%
Final Project	40%
Class Participation	10%

Prerequisites

IS 202, 203 or consent of instructor.