introduction multimedia

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questions

1. digital convergence

Sketch the developments in multimedia.
What do you expect to be the commercial impact of multimedia in the (near) future?

concepts

Explain what is meant by digital convergence.
Which kinds of (digital) convergence do we have?
Discuss the relation between the medium and the message.

technology

Give a brief sketch of the development of digital entertainment.

Characterize: HDTV, SDTV, ITV.
Discuss convergence with respect to platforms.
Discuss convergence with respect to delivery.

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draft version 1 (16/5/2003)