Career Option:
Digital Media |
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Description
• Produce multimedia and digital film projects.
• Design graphics and layout.
• Produce interactive media which combines sound and animation with user
prompts.
• Direct the development of digital film projects for companies.
• Create digital film and Flash animation for web sites.
• Create animation for computer games.
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Wages
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Skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Visionary
• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to use sound, music, video, animation, and text to convey a powerful
message
• Creativity
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About the Job
Digital Media personnel are responsible for planning, developing, and
directing multimedia, graphics, layout, interactive media, animation
and digital film projects. They create documentation and training materials
for products and services and often work as part of development team. |
Illinois Job Codes
| 27-1014.00 |
Multi-Media
Artists and Animators |
| 27-1024.00 |
Graphic
Designers |
| 27-2012.01 |
Producers |
| 27-3042.00 |
Technical
Writers |
| 27-4011.00 |
Audio
and Video Equipment Technicians |
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Sample Career Path
"I started off in graphic design, but I also took some classes
in computer technology to keep current with what was happening in the
field. I earned
an Associates Degree in Graphic Design and Computerized Graphic Design
from Elgin Community College. I followed my interest in design right
into an IT career. Not only do I get to work on my own designs, I get
to teach design to
others. It has been a very rewarding career."-- Cheryl
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Job Advantages
Digital Media can provide flexible schedules and often provides work-at-home
opportunities. Often find highly creative work environments and strong emphasis
on new technology. Job Disadvantages
Persons in this field must be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Transferable Skills
This area of IT is well suited for created, design-minded persons. Persons interested in communications and writing can job opportunity here. Creative people who enjoy the arts, acting, music, or directing may have skills that would transfer into a career in digital media.
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Typical Work Day
"While no day is ever the same, a typical day includes organizing
jobs; using different software, such as Quark® , Photoshop® and
InDesign®, to create products for customers; and preparing the
files for the print press. I spend a lot of my time working with
customers and meeting deadlines. The best reward is when the customer
is pleased
with the job" -- Cheryl
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Education
| • Illinois Universities |
| • Community Colleges : |
o Black Hawk College
o City Colleges of Chicago
o College of DuPage
o Harper College
o Heartland Community College
o Lewis & Clark
Community College
o Moraine Valley Community College
o Parkland College
o Rend
Lake College
o Rock Valley College
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Multi-Media Artists and Animators 
