--- title: "Proposal for a multimedia lab" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 6 key: "semester_5/communication_english:proposal-multimedia-lab" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/proposal-multimedia-lab site: BCT Engineering --- # Proposal for a multimedia lab Communication English · Chapter 6: Writing Proposal - Asked in: 2072 Kartik, 10 marks - Video: [Project Proposal Writing: How to Write A Winning Project Proposal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsGBuu88WE0) — ProjectManager - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/proposal-multimedia-lab - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-6 ## Question Write a proposal on the construction of a multi media lab in your local town including technical section, cost estimate and abstract sections in it. ## Short answer Abstract: A multimedia lab at Tinkune trains students in digital media with 15 workstations, recording corner, and 4-month build. Technical: 900 sq ft room, high-spec computers, cameras, editing software, gigabit LAN, UPS. Cost: Rs. 54,60,000 total. ## Answer #### Abstract This proposal describes the construction of a multimedia lab at Tinkune, Kathmandu, to train students and young people in digital video, audio, animation and graphic design. Local students and small media houses have no easy access to modern editing machines. The lab will have 15 high-performance workstations, a small recording corner, and an audio-visual hall. It will be built within four months in an existing room of the municipality's community building. The estimated cost is Rs. 54,60,000. The lab will provide training, support local content production, and earn income from service fees. #### Technical section 1. **Space:** a 900 sq. ft. room divided into a work area for 15 students, a recording corner with sound-proofing, and an instructor's desk. 2. **Equipment:** 15 workstations (i7, 32 GB RAM, dedicated graphics, 27-inch monitors), a central storage server, a camera set with lights, microphones and headphones, a projector and a sound system. 3. **Software:** video and audio editing, animation, graphic design and 3D tools, using licensed or open source software. 4. **Network and power:** gigabit LAN, 100 Mbps internet and a 5 kVA UPS. 5. **Work plan:** design and approval - 2 weeks; renovation - 4 weeks; purchase and delivery - 6 weeks; installation and testing - 2 weeks; first training - month 5. 6. **Operation:** two trainers and one technician; three-month courses in batches of 15. #### Cost estimate | S.N. | Item | Amount (Rs.) | |---|---|---| | 1 | Room renovation, flooring and acoustic treatment | 4,50,000 | | 2 | Workstations for multimedia editing (15 units) | 22,50,000 | | 3 | Server and storage | 6,00,000 | | 4 | Cameras, lights and microphone set | 5,50,000 | | 5 | Software (video, audio and graphics editing) | 3,00,000 | | 6 | Projector, screen and sound system | 4,00,000 | | 7 | Networking and electrical work | 2,50,000 | | 8 | Furniture, air-conditioning and installation | 4,00,000 | | | **Sub-total** | **52,00,000** | | | Contingency (5%) | 2,60,000 | | | **Grand total** | **54,60,000** | ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. What does the abstract of the multimedia lab proposal state? A. Only references B. Only furniture prices C. The purpose, equipment, time and estimated cost (Rs. 54,60,000) of the lab D. The CEO's biography Answer: C. The abstract briefly gives the aim, facilities, four-month build time and cost. (Key point: Abstract role) 2. Why are the workstations specified with 32 GB RAM and dedicated graphics? A. For word processing only B. For gaming only C. For web browsing D. Because video, animation and 3D work need high performance Answer: D. Multimedia editing is resource heavy. (Key point: Equipment specification) 3. How will the lab operate? A. Two trainers and one technician; three-month courses in batches of 15 B. No staff C. Open only to teachers D. Single batch of 100 Answer: A. The technical section describes staff and batch size. (Key point: Operation plan) 4. What is the grand total after adding contingency? A. Rs. 52,00,000 B. Rs. 54,60,000 (52,00,000 plus 5% of 2,60,000) C. Rs. 57,20,000 D. Rs. 2,60,000 Answer: B. 52,00,000 + 2,60,000 = 54,60,000. 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