JMU
Multimedia Software Engineering
An Introduction


Prof. David Bernstein
James Madison University

Computer Science Department
bernstdh@jmu.edu


Etymology
Common Uses of the Words "Medium" and "Media"
Common Uses of the Words "Medium" and "Media" (cont.)
Common Uses of the Words "Medium" and "Media" (cont.)
The Conventional Approach
Shortcomings of the Conventional Approach
Important Characteristics of Content
Creating a Better Definition
What is Multimedia Software Engineering?
Not Of Interest: Detailed Design for Individual Media
Not Of Interest: Product Design