MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST
Program Description
You know you have unique, artistic talents, but can’t seem to put your finger on how to use them to make a living. At InterCoast Colleges, we can point you in the right direction with a Multimedia design program created just for you. If you’re a career-minded individual, gaining increased knowledge and skills in graphic design and production may be your answer to a fulfilling career. Our school can train you for entry-level, multimedia artist and animator positions on one of our many campus locations!
On a broad scope, the job description of a Multimedia Specialist is multi-faceted. This person works with varied responsibilities in the field of multimedia design and knows computer technology extremely well. They work in creative, interactive media and are responsible for video production and Web-based applications geared to educate, entertain or inform. Moreover, one might act as a liaison between development teams and marketing specialists, not only designing a product, but managing its course to completion with finesse.
What can I expect to learn in the Multimedia Specialist program?
A wide range of computer technology proficiency training and application is required, namely via information and communication technology (ICT) products. You will train with Adobe product training that allows for any number of video editing and animation features—which ultimately encourages interaction by the end-user.
InterCoast Colleges will teach you to create special effects using film or other electronic media. Combined with your own personal talent and the new skills gained aboard with us, you will be able to create CD’s, computer games, websites, music, videos, and more. You’ll have finally created a niche for yourself in the wide world of media opportunities!
Program Objectives
You will be taught by industry experts at InterCoast Colleges, and become knowledgeable in a number of media elements. In turn, this will give you the know-how to deliver those designs appropriately through a mix of computer hardware and software components.
Our goal is to help you meet the demands of your new employer or client, who will look to you for your creative expertise in computer technology and project management skills. You will need to fully comprehend how to produce an end-product that operates to their satisfaction.
The Multimedia training courses prepare individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to design, edit, and publish (launch) documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web.
The curriculum includes instruction in:
- Internet theory
- Web page standards and policies
- Elements of web page design
- User interfaces
- Vector tools
- Special effects
- Interactive and multimedia components
- Search engines
- Navigation
- Morphing
- E-commerce tools
- Emerging web technologies.
As a student, you will develop design skills using the Adobe Creative Suite 5 software; which includes Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Acrobat 9, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Fireworks, and Audition.
These, and many other software packages will permit the Multimedia Specialist the ability to incorporate the work of other specialists working in conjunction with them, including writers, producers, and sound engineers, to promote a final product successfully.
Where can my Multimedia training courses take me?
Finding places to put your new skills in multimedia to work will lead you to industries ranging from entertainment, to technology, and to public service. Wherever you choose to go—even if you just start from home—you will find InterCoast College’s Multimedia design courses an invaluable commodity.
Your Future Within Reach
Why put your exciting future as a Multimedia Specialist on hold? At InterCoast Colleges, we can steer you in the right direction and prepare you for an exciting career in multimedia. Friendly associates are standing by! Come join the artists working behind the scenes and learn the skills and discipline required to be a successful multimedia professional. Find out more online or call an Enrollment Advisor today. Call 877-227-3377.
Occupational Objectives
Perhaps you’ve grappled in light computer animation, dabbled in photo touch-up, or done nothing at all. In any event, InterCoast Colleges gets down to serious business and trains you to become a graduate in multimedia design work, qualified to tackle any entry-level position.
You will find work in the digital design field as a(n):
- Animator
- Creative Director
- Art Director
- Artist
- Graphic Artist
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Animation Director
- And more!
Please Tell Me More…
Where and When? You will probably work normal business hours of nine to five, with an exception of extra hours during times where critical deadlines must be reached. You will work desk-side in an office setting, or some companies offer the flexibility of working from home.
Freelance or Contract Work? Many experienced multimedia specialists work as consultants or on fixed-term contracts. For optimum flexibility, experienced multimedia professionals may choose to start up their own companies.
When can I expect to finish my Multimedia Training Courses?
For over 26 years, InterCoast Colleges has been helping career-minded individuals achieve their educational goals as quickly as possible. Now, with the added advantage of online multimedia courses, we have taken your education to the next level. In just 40 weeks or 900 hours, you can complete your classes and be awarded your multimedia design diploma.
CIP CODE: 11.0801 O*NET: 27-1014 SOC CODE: 27-1014
This program prepares graduates for the following occupation:
Multimedia Artists and Animators: http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc271014.htm
Educational Requirements
The InterCoast Colleges multimedia specialist program is devoted to staying abreast of the many day-to-day changes in the technology world at large. We take pride in being able to offer you the precise educational courses that will enable you to zero in on the major areas of interest and employment skills development.
Options abound: You can attend class at one of our many convenient locations during the week in the morning, afternoon or evenings. Some classes are even offered during weekends!
To top it off, with small student-teacher ratios, you will be better trained to meet the highest expectations of future employers. When you decide to let us point the way, your success in Multimedia design can be right around the corner!
Caring Instructors
The InterCoast faculty is comprised of experienced industry veterans who possess superior job-related knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm in teaching. They are sensitive to your needs as a student of multimedia design, and they are concerned for your progress and completion of each course.
Our instructors will train you on up-to-date equipment and with current resource materials, inside an atmosphere conducive to learning your new trade. Now it can be that much easier to obtain success in your multimedia training courses!
What Multimedia Courses will I take?
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