Information is valuable only when it is understood and utilized. Workers in digital media design bring ideas to life through technology, whether creating a web site, a training video or designing the latest computer game or mobile application. Careers in web and digital communications involve creating, designing and producing interactive multimedia products and services, including the development of digitally‐generated or computer‐enhanced media used in business, training, entertainment, communications and marketing. Sample interactive media occupations include web designer, webmaster, 3D animator, virtual reality specialist, multimedia producer and graphic artist. Organizations of all types and sizes use digital media to communicate with existing and potential customers, to track transactions and to collaborate with colleagues. Interactive media experts can find employment opportunities in organizations of all sizes and types due to the rate of technology change in business and reliance on mobile technology. Job prospects in the motion picture and video industry are excellent for multimedia artists and animators, film and video editors and others skilled in digital filming and computer‐generated imaging. Graphic designers with website design and animation experience will have good job opportunities. A bachelor’s degree is required for most entry‐level positions. However, an associate’s degree may be sufficient for technical positions. Most primary occupations in the field will have numerous job openings in the coming years. The web is fast becoming a way of life for most of the world. Therefore, the industry is continually looking for bright, well‐educated individuals to develop faster and more efficient processes for creating and delivering information.
Introduction to Digital Technology 11.41500
Digital Design 11.45100
Web Design 11.45200