careers in multimedia

                Careers in Multimedia

"In order for this industry to succeed the supply of skilled labor must meet industry demands."

What is Multimedia?
"Multimedia is any combination of text, graphic art, sound, animation, and video delivered to you by computer or other electronic means.
 It is richly presented sensation. When you weave together the sensual elements of multimedia-dazzling pictures and animations, engaging sounds, compelling video clips,
 and raw textual information-you can electrify the thought and action centers of people's minds. When you give them interactive control or the process, they can be enchanted.
Multimedia excites eyes, ears, fingertips, and, most importantly, the head." (Multimedia making it work 5th edition)
Careers
Animator
Game Designer
Interactive Writer
Sound Producer
Web Content Producer
Webmaster
CD-ROM Developer Art Director
Graphic Designer
Interface Designer
Video Producer
Web Developer
Presentation Artist
Markets
Publishing
Advertising
Museums/Zoos
Education Media Companies
Software Startups
Advertising
Software
Multimedia Uses
Online games
Corporate website design
Reference Materia
lProduct introduction CD-ROM games
Personal websites
ATM's/Kiosks
Technical Training Arcade games
Edutainment
Marketing
Trade Shows
                                         NEED TO SUCCEED IN MULTIMEDIA
                                  Clearly define what you want to be or do. (i.e. a Graphic Designer, Authoring Specialist, Art director, Animator)
Define the skills you need to succeed in your chosen field. (Make a list)
Create a plan to acquire the skills you do not possess.
A great resume. Generating 3 to 4 versions of your resume is a good idea. (Different versions for different jobs) The cover letter is what will get you the interview it needs to be your best work.
                                                             Links
http://www.skillsnet.net/core.cfm "The Ultimate Entertainment and New Media Career Guide"
http://www.dice.com/ "Tech Jobs. Tech Talent."
http://www.guru.com/ "we connect great companies with quality talent"
http://www.monster.com/ "Become the best possible candidate for the job you want!"
http://www.craigslist.org/ "Bulletin board for jobs, resumes, etc. in the Bay Area"
http://www.careervoyager.com/ "Your Job Search & Career Management Desktop." (Worldwide)
http://www.wageweb.com/ "Salary Survey Data"
http://www.rileyguide.com/ "Links to salary information on the web"
http://www.newmedia.com/nm-ie.asp "What's Next on the Net?"
http://www.binarygirl.com/ "Where Girls and Technology Click"
http://www.internet.com/home-d.html "The Internet & IT Network"

(A dozen different versions are handy to have) Start your resume the day you register for classes at COM and have it finished and in hand the day you get your certificate.
A professional looking, polished portfolio. Keep it short. Keep it focused
Work experience. Every Human Resources manager looks for this. Get it, find it, create it! It may be volunteer or part time, no matter, you need some.