Multimedia focuses on capabilities in the newer software tools that allow for the use of additional media types. The traditional forms of information maintained in information systems include text, tables and charts. With the advent of multimedia capable systems, additional media types that include pictures, audio, animation and video represent newer forms of computer-based information that can be created, stored, manipulated and used to present a more complete information package.
Multimedia requires additional considerations with regard to systems planning.
The key software and hardware considerations for planning purposes will be a part of this course.