This document provides an overview of the BEE4213 Multimedia Technology & Applications course. The course is 3 credits and includes both lectures and laboratory sessions. It introduces basic principles of multimedia elements like text, images, animation, sound and video. Students will learn about compression techniques and how to convey multimedia over networks. The course aims to help students explain multimedia principles, compare compression types, apply software tools to develop projects, and work effectively in teams. Assessment includes quizzes, assignments, tests, a project, and a final exam.