BCD052 Multimedia and Animation Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCD052 Multimedia and Animation (also written as KCD052) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 3-0-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA, ANIMATION Principles of animation. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BCD052 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCD052 / KCD052 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Multimedia and Animation |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BCD052 Multimedia and Animation Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA
INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA: Definitions, Elements, Multimedia Hardware and Software, Distributed multimedia systems, challenges: security, sharing / distribution, storage, retrieval, processing, computing. Multimedia metadata, Multimedia databases, Hypermedia, Multimedia Learning.
Unit 2
MULTIMEDIA FILE FORMATS AND STANDARDS File formats – Text, Image file formats, Graphic and animation file formats, Digital audio and Video file formats, Color in image and video, Color Models. Multimedia data and file formats for the web.
Unit 3
MULTIMEDIA AUTHORING Authoring metaphors, Tools Features and Types: Card and Page Based Tools, Icon and Object Based Tools, Time Based Tools, Cross Platform Authoring Tools, Editing Tools, Painting and Drawing Tools, 3D Modeling and Animation Tools, Image Editing Tools, audio Editing Tools, Digital Movie Tools, Creating interactive presentations, virtual learning, simulations.
Unit 4: ANIMATION Principles of animation
ANIMATION Principles of animation: staging, squash and stretch, timing, onion skinning, secondary action, 2D, 2 ½ D, and 3D animation, Animation techniques: Keyframe, Morphing, Inverse Kinematics, Hand Drawn, Character rigging, vector animation, stop motion, motion graphics, , Fluid Simulation, skeletal animation, skinning Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality.
Unit 5
MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS Multimedia Big data computing, social networks, smart phones, surveillance, Analytics, Multimedia Cloud Computing, Multimedia streaming cloud, media on demand, security and forensics, Online social networking, multimedia ontology, Content based retrieval from digital libraries.
BCD052 Course Outcomes
- At the end of course , the student will be able to :
- CO 1 To grasp the fundamental knowledge of Multimedia elements and systems K1
- CO 2 To get familiar with Multimedia file formats and standards K2
- CO 3 To learn the process of Authoring multimedia presentations K3
- CO 4 To learn the techniques of animation in 2D and 3D and for the mobile UI K1, K1
- CO 5 To explore different popular applications of multimedia K1, K2
BCD052 Reference Books
- Ze-Nian Li, Mark S. Drew, Jiangchuan Liu, Fundamentals of Multimedia”, Third Edition, Springer
- John M Blain, The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling & Animation, CRC press,
- Gerald Friedland, Ramesh Jain, “Multimedia Computing”, Cambridge University Press, 2018.
- Prabhat K.Andleigh, Kiran Thakrar, “Multimedia System Design”, Pearson Education, 1st Edition, 2015.
- Mohsen Amini Salehi, Xiangbo Li, “Multimedia Cloud Computing Systems”, Springer Nature, 1st
- Rogers David, “Animation: Master – A Complete Guide (Graphics Series)”, Charles River Media, 2006.
- Rick parent, “Computer Animation: Algorithms and Techniques”, Morgan Kauffman, 3rd Edition, 2012.
- Emilio Rodriguez Martinez, Mireia Alegre Ruiz, “UI Animations with Lottie and After Effects: Create,
Frequently Asked Questions about BCD052
What is the syllabus of BCD052 Multimedia and Animation?
The AKTU BCD052 Multimedia and Animation syllabus is divided into 5 units: INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA; ANIMATION Principles of animation. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BCD052?
BCD052 Multimedia and Animation has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-0-0 and 3 credits.
Is BCD052 the same subject as KCD052?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCD052 and KCD052 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
How many credits is BCD052 worth?
BCD052 Multimedia and Animation carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-0-0.
Where can I download BCD052 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCD052?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Computer Science and Design Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Computer Science and Design Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.