| The high demand for digital media has created a | | | | scriptwriting, and more using a variety of software |
| wave of continual technological upgrading and | | | | applications. Adobe Premiere and Apple Final Cut Pro |
| production. Students that want to enter careers in | | | | are some computer programs used in the production |
| this area have several options. Higher education in | | | | process of digital media. Online courses that may be |
| digital media production can be pursued through online | | | | integrated into a program could include: |
| colleges and universities that dedicate specific | | | | - Illustration |
| programs to this area of study. | | | | - Computer Animation |
| Students will learn a wide range of skills like | | | | The understanding of design principles can be applied |
| understanding how to write scripts and generate | | | | to several careers. Students that complete a |
| graphics. Education can be completed online at the | | | | program have a thorough understanding of the field |
| associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree level of | | | | to become digital media editors, web media |
| education. Career goals and the amount of time | | | | developers, and virtual animators. |
| students can dedicate to education will help them | | | | Education at the master's degree level takes a |
| make a decision as to which educational route would | | | | different approach. The first year of education trains |
| be best for them. Students can also choose | | | | students to produce digital media while navigating the |
| concentrations inside a program that may include | | | | different challenges that can occur when working |
| commercials, music videos, and sporting events. All | | | | with computer technology. The second year is highly |
| programs present students with understanding in | | | | focused on giving students the knowledge to find |
| production planning, sound editing, directing, and more. | | | | solutions for digital media production problems |
| Depending on the level of education training may be | | | | regarding the latest technology and software. |
| examined from an introductory or advanced | | | | Students learn to become proficient with handling |
| standpoint. | | | | problem areas and developing new methods to fix |
| An associate's degree program teaches students | | | | them. Common courses may include: |
| about the design of media tools. Students will explore | | | | - Storytelling |
| various areas of the profession to gain a foundation | | | | - Theories of Interactive Media |
| that will prepare them for careers or further | | | | - Digital Communication |
| education. Presentation creation, video production, | | | | Students can step into careers as animators, creative |
| and web page conception are some specific areas | | | | directors, digital media consultants, and more upon |
| that are included within a two-year associate's | | | | completion of a program. |
| degree program. Common online courses could | | | | Accredited online education allows students to |
| include: | | | | master digital media production at any time and from |
| - Intro to Media | | | | anywhere. Full accreditation is proof that a quality |
| - Digital Photography | | | | education will be received. Agencies like the |
| These courses and more develop the needed | | | | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and |
| knowledge in basic audio and video media production. | | | | Colleges ( ) can fully accredited programs that meet |
| Education prepares students to work in various | | | | certain criteria. Students interested should complete |
| industries. Students can put their training to use in | | | | an online digital media program and become in |
| graphic design firms, advertising agencies, and more. | | | | demand professionals. |
| Many students begin their education with a bachelor's | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERIC OUTLINE and |
| degree program. Interactive software is a large | | | | may or may not depict precise methods, courses and |
| component inside the profession and students will | | | | or focuses related to ANY ONE specific school(s) |
| learn how to use various programs. Education trains | | | | that may or may not be advertised at PETAP.org. |
| students to understand film production, design, | | | | Copyright 2010 - All rights reserved by PETAP.org. |