Multimedia is defined as using multiple forms of media like audio, video, graphics and animation along with traditional text and images. The document discusses the characteristics and formats of multimedia, identifies advantages like reinforcement of information but also limitations. It also covers the design process used to create multimedia products.

1. a)Define multimedia and its characteristics;
b)Identify the advantages and limitations of multimedia;
c)Use design process in creating a multimedia product.

2. means that computer
information can be
represented through
audio, video, and
animation in addition
to traditional media.

3. Multi
Media
MORE THAN ONE
FORM OF COMMUNICATION

4. • Express specific information
• Act as reinforcement for
information contained in
other media items
• Audio files appears as part of
application content and also aid
interaction
• Audio formats include MP3,
WMA Wave, MIDI and Real
Audio
• Digital video appears in many
multimedia applications,
particularly on the web
• Common digital video formats
include Flash, MPEG, AVI,
WMV and QuickTime

7. There are two categories of media based on the way in which
content is displayed on a website:
Static media—this refers to content that
doesn’t change.
Dynamic media—content that is
constantly updated and is interactive. It
appears on websites, online forums
and social media feed.
A website is considered dynamic when
it is frequently updated or changed.
Dynamic media can facilitate
interaction between users and a
business or product.
Static media can also refer to those parts of
your website that rarely change. It may
include landing pages, homepages and
white papers.

8. The advantages and disadvantages of Static media:

9. The advantages and disadvantages of Static media:

10. The advantages and disadvantages of Dynamic media:

12. Below are selection criteria that can be used to evaluate multimedia:

13. Below are selection criteria that can be used to evaluate multimedia:

14. Multimedia
is used in
various way
including
the advertisement, art,
education, entertainment,
engineering, medicine,
mathematics, business, and
scientific research.

15. The uses, advantages, and limitations of multimedia.

17. Activity. To deepen your understanding of the topic, answer the following questions
concisely.
1. What makes Multimedia Information an interactive and collaborative means of
presenting information?
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2. Differentiate Multimedia Information from other media resources in delivering an
intended message.
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3. How do you see the role of multimedia in today’s society?
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4. Given the limitation of multimedia, how do you perceive its impact towards the
affected group?
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18. Activity: Answer the following concisely.
1. Define multimedia media.
_________________________________________________________________2. The things
I learned about multimedia information are…
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3. What is the difference between static and dynamic media?
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4. Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of multimedia and
information. _________________________________________________________________

19. Activity 2: Enumerate the elements of multimedia and describe each.