Design Training
Introduction to Multimedia

The world of multimedia is thriving with the growth of Internet and other new technologies, offering a range of new directions for people who just aren't satisfied with plain old text and images.

This highly interactive course is an excellent primer. You'll learn where multimedia comes from, where it is now, and where things are headed. Through real-life examples and exercises, you'll explore the many facets and how they can be implemented online or off.

Intro to Multimedia doesn't require any software, just excitement for this constantly-evolving field. Whether you're looking to make a career change or just get your feet wet, this course shows you the wave of the future.

Instructor:
Claire Boger is an interactive designer and founder of ImaginationAlley.com ... get bio

Course Developers:
Ian Aronson is a multimedia producer and editor ... get bio
Tara MacKay is a Web designer who has designed award-winning sites ... get bio

Develop an understanding of the uses of multimedia on the worldwide Web and offline.

Identify business applications for multimedia projects.

Critique multimedia projects and determine whether they are effective.

Compare multimedia projects with “old media” methods of marketing a business.

Develop an understanding of how bandwidth capacity, compression, and streaming affect the delivery of multimedia content online.

Assess the plug-ins or players required to view a site’s multi-media content.

Determine a Web site’s target audience and how a site delivers content to it.

Develop an understanding of the techniques and technologies used by multimedia professionals.

Utilize a knowledge of multimedia to develop a concept for a futuristic multimedia device.

Outline:

LESSON 1 Multimedia Fundamentals So what exactly is multimedia and where did it all come from? This lesson examines how the world of multimedia evolved by exploring examples of offline and online multimedia. In the exercise, you'll step into the shoes of a digital guru and devise a strategy for your client.

LESSON 2 Multimedia on the Web Online multimedia is growing in leaps and bounds. First, you'll see how content is delivered over the Web. Then you'll focus on how to implement it effectively by visiting the industry leaders that do it best. In the exercise, you'll critique a web site using the concepts you learned in the lesson.

LESSON 3 Today's Multimedia Environment Where can you go from here? In Lesson Three, we'll wrap up the course with a thorough look at the playing field. You'll explore areas of career growth and find out where the field is heading. For your final exercise, you'll be looking into the crystal ball and coming up with your own futuristic device!

Tuition: $260 US