Induction Aug 09 NC

School of Technologyand Creative Arts

Digital Media

Induction

NC Digital Media Computing includes• Web technologies• Hardware and

Systems• Skills for Work• Digital Media

Elements for Applications

• Digital Photography• Video and Audio• Animation

Software Used:•Photoshop•Dreamweaver•Illustrator•Flash•Premiere•Audition

Digital Media combines

creativity and innovation

It is a fast-moving and

exciting industry,

spanning a diverse range of design

disciplines and

dynamic subject areas.

Digital Media is the

creative use of digital

technologies. Fuelled by

the advance of digital

technologies and the

converging of telecommunications and

technologies

A discipline which spans

art, design

and computi

ng.

What is DIGITAL MEDIA?

Use industry standard applications and equipment.

Require a thorough understanding of design principles.

Involved in the creation of interactive products including CD-ROMs, websites, animations and computer games.

The new media industries are thought to be worth £15bn to the British economy, with the computer games industry now out-selling CD music sales world wide.

Consequently, there is great demand for designers who can work effectively across new media.

Skills of a Digital Media Designer

Support Available

Equipment

• Pens• Paper• Flash Drive• CD/DVDs• Plastic Wallets• Headset with Microphone• Folders• Bag

Examples of Digital Media Student Work

Interface Design and Motion Graphics

Examples of Digital Media Student Work

Digital Video and Audio Production

Examples of Digital Media Student Work

2D and 3D Animation

Examples of Digital Media Student Work

3D Computer Modelling

Examples of Digital Media Student Work

Special Effects

Examples of Digital Media Student Work

Internet Design

Examples of Digital Media Student Work

Computer Games Design

Examples of Digital Media Student Work

Illustration

Employment Opportunities

Graphic and web designers

Computer game developers

Animators

Multimedia designers

Sound and digital video producers

Digital Media DesignersPixar - Animation Studios

Digital Media DesignersRockstar Games - Creators of the Grand Theft Auto games.

Digital Media DesignersKyle Cooper - Film title designer.Founded - Imaginary Forces and more recently, Prologue Films

Digital Media Designers2Advanced Studios – Progressive Media Consultancy

Digital Media DesignersTeknoel – Graphical User Interfaces and Design

Digital Media DesignersShilo Design – Creative Production Studio.

Digital Media DesignersAKQA – Creative Production Studio.

Digital Media DesignersBen Miners - Print and motion graphics – Graphik Boutique/

Digital Media DesignersDaniel Brown - Creative Programmer and Art Director.

Digital Media DesignersYugo Nakamura - Innovative Japanese web developer.

Any further course related queries can be directed to:• Gillian McArthur– NC Digital Media

e: gmcarthur@carnegiecollege.ac.uk

• Ben Ziaie - • E: bziaie@carnegiecollege.ac.uk

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