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The field of multimedia has grown by leaps and bounds over the years. Multimedia is a dynamic field that keeps evolving and adding new features to its repertoire. It is one of the most effective medium of communication. Multimedia is a very efficient and productive marketing tool. Most of the companies are vying to make strong brand names in the market. However, the competition is so tough that not every small and medium sized enterprise is able to create brand awareness in the minds of the public. In such situations, multimedia has emerged as a shining light for these organizations. It is not just useful for growing companies and web based applications but also for graphic studios, advertising agencies and movie houses. Multimedia professionals are having a wonderful time rejoicing the function of mixing communication with computers.
Multimedia is a boon for several new-age industries. Promoting products, manipulating graphics, working with sound, creating presentable materials, spreading message, advertising new launches etc are just some of the benefits of the multimedia. It is a wonderful career option for people with creative bent of mind. This field is wide open for students of several disciplines including communications, English, and computer studies. Multimedia communication thrives on creative talents. Students joining these courses learn important programs associated with multimedia and digital communications.
A comprehensive multimedia course involves training on graphics, use of software like Adobe Photoshop, Coral Draw and Illustrator, story boarding, lessons on animation like 2D and 3D, sound, linear and non linear editing etc. The field of multimedia encompasses several mediums including graphically animated movies, games, cartoon programs, and laser shows. Multimedia is an integral element of electronic and digital media. Universally popular video games cannot be made without using multimedia techniques.
A typical multimedia degree program places emphasis on topics like,
Computer animation
Audio production skills
Web page creation
Digital design
Page layout skills
Audiovisual and production techniques
Students are made to learn the creative application of ideas in the design and development of multimedia assets and products. Design principles and aesthetic factors are introduced in the course curriculum. Aspects like electronically generating and manipulating audio and video signals are usually covered in the associate/bachelor multimedia degree program. Students can join a full time degree program in multimedia or they can also go for short term certificate or diploma course. Critical thinking, problem solving skills is also an important part of multimedia course.
For students in India, several reputed institutes offer different multimedia courses.
Some of them are;
Apeejay Institute Of Design, New Delhi
Arena Animation Academy
Heart Animation Academy
IIT-Guwahati
IIT-Mumbai, Powai
Wigan & Leigh College , New Delhi
National Institute Of Design(NID), Ahmedabad
Apart from the above mentioned names, interested students can also check out distance learning and online multimedia courses offered by world renowned institutions. These courses cost less and provide best of curriculum. The potential of multimedia industry is unlimited. Qualified students can become animators, visual artists, illustrators, comic book artists, video game animator etc. They can also start their own design firms.
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