Applications of Multimedia Networks

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Applications of Multimedia Networks (MTD312)

Applications Open: 01 October 2024

Applications Close: 15 November 2024

Next Available Intake: January 2025

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1392 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Digital Media

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Science and Technology

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Synopsis

MTD312 introduces students to the fundamentals of the network carrying requirements for typical standard multimedia applications. It reviews mechanisms of coding methods for audio and video technological applications taught in the courses MTD205 Audio Technology and MTD207 Video Technology. The next section of the course explains the required standard network protocols to carry multimedia content and examines the interrelationship between multimedia applications and the performance aspects of a network carrying the high quality applications data. Finally, through the usage of case studies, insights into existing network carrying solutions for high quality multimedia data in the commercial market place are modeled.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Introduction to different types of multimedia networks
Network organisation standards
Market penetration / usage of multimedia networks
Quality of Service (QoS)
Revision of audio and video coding methods / transmission
Network functions supporting high quality multimedia data carriage
Synchronization and adaptation performance
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
Additional Standard Multimedia Protocols
Home Networks (UPnP, DLNA, HGI)
Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)
Case studies deploying Global Webcast, Digital Signage and Telepresence systems

Learning Outcome

Differentiate the types of multimedia networks in accordance to data carriage requirements.
Debate the usage of appropriate network functions to support high quality multimedia data carriage.
Appraise the importance of network synchronous and adaptation performance in a multimedia network.
Analyze quality of service factors.
Apply the data streaming concept that applied to the multimedia content.
Analyze digital audio and video distribution.
Recommend a suitable audio or video coding technique for optimal transmission through a multimedia network.
Test the performance of Home Network Protocols and IPTV using laboratory models.
Critique solutions to network performance.