Computer laboratory and multimedia communication
- Overview
- Assessment methods
- Learning objectives
- Contents
- Bibliography
- Teaching methods
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There are no pre-conditions to overcome the exam ,in fact, no specific IT/mathematical knowledge is required other than those provided by any high school.
The exam is aimed at assessing the acquisition and correct understanding of the topics presented during the course and provided through the slides, and an assessment of the critical analysis’s ability and judgment autonomy on the main topics of the course itself. The exam consists of a two-hour written test, divided into 5 questions, and a project. The final grade is awarded in thirty and the evaluation criteria will be as follows: number of correct answers evaluated on the basis of the ability to summarize the acquired knowledge, showing the acquired ability to independently identify the theoretical elements to be used to solve the proposed problems and to develop a solution strategy. The final grade will also evaluate the communication ability shown in exposing the answers to the submitted questions and the ability to properly motivate statements, analysis and judgments. The final grade consists of 2/5 of the written test and 3/5 of the project. The exam is succeeded with with a minimum grade of 18/30 in both the written test and the project.
Course Objectives and Expected Outcomes
The course aims at providing the basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts of computer science and, in particular, multimedia communication. This will be achieved through a theoretical and practical study of the most useful elements needed to operate in the Web. Techniques for digital audio and video management, knowledge of basic computer networks concepts, Web programming all together are all needed skills for students who wish to work in the digital communication field and, above all, the Web communication.
The acquisition of the different knowledge and skills will develop in parallel throughout the course, which will address the following topics:
• Introduction to basic concepts of computer science and multimedia communication: Multimedia. Processing of text, images, audio and video processing.
• In-depth knowledge of software applications for Internet and Web: Introduction to computer networks and the Internet. Evolution of the Internet. The World Wide Web service. Hypertext and Markup languages, HTML and CSS. Evolution from static Web to dynamic: overview of programming language for the Web. Evolution from Web 2.0 to the Semantic Web.
• Analysis of the main areas of Web communication: resources on the web and their availability. Search Engines. Introduction to databases and search algorithms. Online encyclopedias. Digital publishing. Blogs and websites. Social Networking. E-business. Web Marketing.
• Management of multimedia communication process: Web Communication. Web Design. Accessibility and usability. Process analysis and development of Web applications. Use of CMS (Content Management System). Analysis of the use of Web services in the implementation and support of multimedia communication processes.
All materials will be uploaded at e-learning web site.
Books:
1)R. Di Bari, L'era della Web Communication, Tangram Ed. Scientifiche Trento,
2)Dennis P. Curtin, Kim Foley, Kunal Sen e Cathleen Morin, Informatica di Base, McGraw Hill
3)Luca Mari, Giacomo Buonanno e Donatella Sciuto, Informatica e cultura dell’Informazione, McGraw Hill
4)S. Castano, A. Ferrara, S. Montanelli, Informazione, conoscenza e web per le scienze umanistiche, Addison Wesley
Frontal lectures in presence of the professor, with the help of slides provided in electronic format, available on the e-learning platform, for a total of 48 hours, and 36 hours of exercises.
Students’ reception will take part before and after the lessons, tutoring via e-mail, or at the department, fixing an appointment by e-mail.