Multimedia in Education - Syllabus - BICTE

 

Multimedia in Education Course Syllabus

Course Title: Multimedia in Education           Course No.: ICT. Ed. 474
Nature of Course: Theoretical                        Level: Bachelor
Credit Hour: 3 (2T + 1P) hours                      Semester: Seven
Teaching Hour: 64 (32T + 32P) hours

1. Course Description

This course provides complete instruction in the creation and manipulation of digital media, covering key elements of image, audio, and video processing, as well as live broadcasting. Students will gain practical skills in using various multimedia authoring tools and methodologies, equipping them to create excellent digital content for educational and professional applications.

2. General Objectives

The general objectives of this course are as follows:

• To define the scope and applications of multimedia in education utilizing various authoring tools and digital media formats.
• To demonstrate image capture and manipulation techniques for enhanced visual appeal of educational resources.
• To record and edit high-quality audio files for educational podcasts and other platforms.
• To develop professional educational video clips with engaging visual effects.
• To implement live streaming through mobile applications, audio live podcasting, and other platforms for educational purposes.

3. Course Outlines

Unit I: Introduction to Multimedia (4 Hours)

Specific Objectives:

• Explain the definition and scope of multimedia.
• Identify and describe the components of multimedia.

Contents: 1.1 Definition and scope
1.2 Components of multimedia
1.3 Applications of multimedia in education
1.4 Multimedia authoring tools
1.5 Digital media formats and standards
1.6 Current trends in multimedia

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Unit II: Capture and Manipulate Image (6 Hours)

Specific Objectives:

• Define the basics of digital photography concepts.
• Describe image formats and compression techniques.
• Remove unwanted objects from images.
• Fix lighting issues and make adjustments to improve image quality.
• Demonstrate tasks about layers, filters, and text to enhance images.

Contents: 2.1 Basics of Digital Photography
2.2 Image format and compression
2.3 Removing Unwanted Objects
2.4 Fixing Lighting Issues with Adjustments
2.5 Working with Layers
2.6 Exploring Filters
2.7 Adding Text to an Image

Practical Tasks:

• Remove unwanted objects from an image.
• Improve image quality by adjusting lighting issues.
• Work with multiple layers to create a composite image.
• Apply and explore various filters to enhance an image.
• Add and style text within an image.

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Unit III: Audio Recording and Editing (12 Hours)

Specific Objectives:

• Describe the concept of audio.
• Differentiate and utilize various audio file formats.
• Record and edit audio clips, performing simple edits and splitting tracks.
• Manage audio tracks by labeling and adding new tracks.
• Improve audio quality through noise reduction, normalization, and speed adjustment.

Contents: 3.1 Concept of Audio
3.2 Audio File Format
3.3 Recording and Editing Audio
3.4 Track Management: Labeling Tracks, Adding Tracks
3.5 Audio Enhancement: Noise Reduction and Normalization, Adjusting Audio Speed
3.6 Metadata and Exporting: Adding Metadata, Exporting Audio
3.7 Live Recording on Social Media

Practical Tasks:

• Record a short audio clip, perform simple edits, and split the track.
• Manage multiple tracks within a project.
• Enhance audio quality using noise reduction, normalization, and speed adjustment.
• Add metadata to a project and export the final audio file.
• Record a live session and prepare it for social media sharing.

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Unit IV: Video Capturing and Editing (4 Hours)

Specific Objectives:

• Describe video file format compression techniques.
• Demonstrate video recording methods and skills.
• Trim and cut video clips effectively.
• Merge multiple video clips into a cohesive single video.
• Overlay and style text for titles, captions, and subtitles.
• Adjust brightness and saturation to enhance video quality.
• Create smooth animations using keyframes and apply filters and effects for improved visual appeal.

Contents: 4.1 Video File Format Compression
4.2 Video Recording Methods and Skills
4.3 Trimming and Cutting Clips
4.4 Merging Clips
4.5 Adding Text
4.6 Adjusting Brightness and Saturation
4.7 Keyframe Animation

Practical Tasks:

• Remove unwanted sections or create shorter segments from video clips.
• Combine multiple video clips into a single video.
• Overlay text for titles, captions, or subtitles.
• Enhance the visual quality of a video by adjusting brightness and saturation.
• Create smooth animations using keyframes.
• Enhance the video with background music.

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Unit V: Online Broadcasting (12 Hours)

Specific Objectives:

• Describe the concept of live streaming.
• Utilize mobile applications for live streaming on platforms like Facebook Live, Instagram Live, or TikTok.
• Set up and execute audio live podcasting, including arranging essential equipment.
• Demonstrate video live streaming techniques using OBS or YouTube.
• Evaluate and reflect on student learning through live streaming sessions.

Contents: 5.1 Concept of Live Streaming
5.2 Mobile Application and Live Streaming
5.3 Audio Live Podcasting
5.4 Video and Live Streaming

Practical Tasks:

• Demo live streaming using mobile applications such as Facebook Live, Instagram Live, TikTok for student learning reflection.
• Demo Audio Live Podcasting, including arranging essential equipment such as microphones, headphones, and audio interfaces in a dedicated space.
• Demo Live Streaming Using OBS or YouTube.

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4. Instructional Techniques

4.1 General Techniques

Reading materials will be provided to students in each unit. Lecture, discussion, use of multi-media projector, and brainstorming are used in all units.

4.2 Specific Instructional Techniques

Demonstration is an essential instructional technique for all units in this course during the teaching-learning process. Specifically, demonstration with practical works will be a key technique in this course.

Unit Issues & Suggested Tools/Applications:

• Image Capturing and Editing: Adobe Photoshop, Pixlr, GIMP, Paint.NET, Canva, etc.
• Audio Capturing and Editing: Adobe Audition, Audacity, GarageBand, FL Studio, etc.
• Video Capturing and Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, etc.
• Broadcasting and Live Streaming: OBS Studio, Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Instagram Live, etc.

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5. Evaluation

Internal Assessment: 40 Points
Practical Exam/Viva: 20 Points
Semester Examination: 40 Points
Total Points: 100 Points

5.1 Internal Evaluation (40 Marks)

• Class Attendance: 5 Marks
• Learning Activities and Class Performance: 5 Marks
• First Assignment (Written Assignment): 10 Marks
• Second Assignment (Case Study/Project Work with Presentation): 10 Marks

5.2 Semester Examination (40 Marks)

• Objective Questions (10 x 1 Point): 10 Marks
• Short Answer Questions (6 Questions x 5 Marks): 30 Marks

5.3 Practical Exam/Viva (20 Marks)

• Internal Assessment: Record Book (4 Points), Project Work Presentation (2 Points), Internal Practical Test (2 Points)
• Semester Final Examination: Total 8 Points
• Practical Exam/Viva: 12 Points

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6. Recommended Books and Reference Materials

• Maxim, J. (2024). Adobe Premiere Pro: 2024 Release. Adobe Press.
• Costello, V. (2023). Multimedia Foundations: Core Concepts for Digital Design. Elsevier Focal Press.
• Carlson, J. (2020). Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 Classroom in a Book. Adobe Press.
• Maxim, J. & Adobe Creative Team. (2019). Adobe Audition CC Classroom in a Book. Adobe Press.
• Audacity. (2024). Tutorials for Audacity - Audacity Manual. https://manual.audacityteam.org
• Bailey, L. (2024). Welcome to OBS Studio’s Documentation! https://docs.obsproject.com
• CapCut. (2023). CapCut Online Tutorials. https://www.capcut.com/tutorial