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CMPUT 414 - Introduction to Multimedia Technology

★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3) Introduction to basic principles and algorithms used in multimedia systems. Students obtain hands-on experience in issues relating to multimedia data representation, compression, processing, and animation. Topics will be selected from image and video coding and transmission, animation, human perceptual issues associated to multimedia technologies. Prerequisites: CMPUT 206 or 306; CMPUT 307 or 411; knowledge of second-year level MATH/STAT; Java, C, or equivalent programming or consent of instructor.