Skills & Knowledge You'll Develop
A career in Multimedia Production means being familiar with the inner workings of today’s social system. Our diploma will arm you with everything you need to know. Upon successful completion of the program, you will possess an understanding of technology as it relates to the web and:
- audio
- video
- animation
- graphics.
You will be able to:
- blend audio, video, animation, graphics and text in a digital environment to create multimedia content
- consult with clients to establish project objectives, target market, budget and schedule
- analyze needs/problems and develop visual solutions
- prepare concept presentations for client approval, ranging from simple sketches to full colour layouts
- develop approved concepts in consultation with clients
- prepare artwork or digital files for production
- proofread to ensure accuracy
- co-ordinate the production of print, electronic or audio-visual media
- develop interfaces for interactive digital media (CDs, DVDs, video game cartridges, internet-based applications)
- program animation software
- program special effects software for film and video applications
- write, modify, integrate and test software code for e-commerce and other Internet applications
- research and evaluate interactive media software products
- determine website goals and objectives
- design website content that satisfies the webmaster, website content writers in the organization and website users external to the organization
- use graphics programs or work with graphic artists to create unique graphics for the site that do not make site access speeds unacceptably slow
- work with marketing experts to ensure that advertisements get maximum exposure
- convert written, graphic, audio and video components to compatible formats by using software designed to facilitate the conversion process or by doing the required programming themselves
- ensure that the site operates as planned by performing site and usage analyses and modifying the site as needed
- upgrade site content on an ongoing basis to improve and keep the site visually interesting.
