Multimedia and ICT Flashcards
Media
various outlets or tools that deliver useful information and content. The advancement of technology has transformed
how media is accessed and provides faster ways to get information.
Multimedia
refers to content
composed of various elements
such as animation, graphics,
illustrations, images, music,
text, and video that delivers
information through an
electronic device.
- derived from the word “multi” which
means multiple or many and “media” that
represents a medium to deliver and present
information in the form of books, newspapers,
radio, television, computer and the internet.
uses of multimedia
advertising, business, engineering, education,
entertainment, healthcare and public places.
multimedia in advertising
With billions of internet
users, businesses can
reach customers to
promote their products
and services by uploading
photos and videos on
various social media
platforms or websites.
multimedia in business
Businesses use
multimedia in creating
presentations for
proposals and product
presentations. Videos
provide an effective way
to train employees
multimedia in engineering
The use 3D modelling
tools in virtual reality in
designing enables
engineers to interact with
their projects in 3D and
helps them identify flaws
before execution.
multimedia in education
The use of computer aided instruction, interactive games, presentations, and videos
helps teachers deliver lessons in an interactive and engaging way.
multimedia in entertainment
The amazing and
engaging experiences you
get when playing games
and watching your
favorite movies are made
possible because of the
application of multimedia
in entertainment.
multimedia in healthcare
Developments in medical imagery assists
doctors in their consultations and diagnosis.
● Multimedia enriched medical devices and
sensors allows the real-time and remote
monitoring of a patient’s conditio
Multimedia in public places
Interactive art galleries
and museums, 5D
cinema, and information
kiosks are examples of
interactive multimedia
experiences that you may
encounter in public
places.
advantages of multimedia
● It is interactive.
● It contains rich contents to
deliver useful information.
● Numerous apps and web
platforms allow you to
easily create one.
● It provides immersive
experiences.
disadvantages of multimedia
● Can cause information
overload if not utilized
properly.
● It is time consuming to
create.
● Some apps and web
platforms are not
intuitive enough.
● It can be expensive.