Web & Interactive Multimedia

Question 1

What are the two types of Multimedia

Answer 1

LINEAR and NON-LINEAR

Question 2

Content progresses in a sequential manner. The user cannot control the flow.
Examples: Movies, Online Instructional Videos, Billboard Videos, Video Ads

Answer 2

LINEAR

Question 3

Content allows user interaction to navigate freely.
Examples: Video games, Websites with interactive menus, E-learning
platforms, Mobile App

Answer 3

NON-LINEAR

Question 4

This is media that responds to
user input, creating an
engaging experience.

Examples:
* Web Design
* Online Portfolios
* Mobile Apps

Answer 4

Interactive
Multimedia

Question 5

Key Elements of a Interactive
Web Design

Answer 5

1.User-Centered Design: Simple
navigation, responsive layout.
2.Multimedia Integration: Images,
videos, animations.
3.Interactive Features: Forms,
chatbots, buttons, dropdown menus.

Question 6

It is the visual elements of a product
or website that users interact with.

Examples:
Website Buttons
Clickable Links
Forms
Login Page

Answer 6

UI or User Interface

Question 7

The overall experience users have while interacting with a
product, website, or application.

Examples:
Amazon: Easy product search and checkout process.
Netflix: Personalized recommendations and seamless playback.
Spotify: Smart shuffle that keeps listening sessions fresh and
provides personalized recommendations

Answer 7

User Experience or UX

Question 8

Why Gaming is not
part of BMMA?

Answer 8

because of the specialized nature of
gaming as a discipline.

BMMA primarily aims to provide students with a strong foundation
in design principles, visual storytelling, and multimedia
communication. It covers a range of fields such as graphic design,
animation (3D & 2D), photography, video production, web design,
and sound production.

Gaming requires highly specialized knowledge
in areas such as programming, game mechanics, and 3D modeling.
Gaming professionals typically work in game studios, software
companies, or independent game development. is a different industry and requires different set of skills & principles. Basically gaming is a different industry and requires different set of skills & principles.

Question 9

Gaming involves complex, technical processes such as:

Answer 9

• Game Development: Coding and programming
  using engines like Unity or Unreal.
• Game Design: Crafting mechanics, rules, and
  user experiences specific to gaming.
• Game Art: Creating 3D models, assets, and
  animations tailored for interactive environments.

Question 10

Is Social Media an
example of interactive
multimedia?

Answer 10

Social Media is Non
linear Multimedia.

they allow users to engage with content in a non-sequential and dynamic manner.

Examples of Social Media as Non-Linear Multimedia:
* Instagram Stories: Users can jump between stories,
swipe up for links, or skip entirely.
* YouTube: Suggested videos and user playlists enable
non-linear exploration.
* Facebook Groups: Users navigate discussions, polls,
and live chats at their convenience