The Multimedia & Design program focuses on communication in a digital world with an emphasis on art and design. Students develop skills in graphic and interactive design, desktop publishing, website production, and digital video production. A variety of media, including film and television, are critically explored. Training includes digital imaging, vector based drawing, basic video production, creating animation, designing for publication and the Internet, career exploration and more. The program prepares graduates for entry level positions in layout and design, digital production and for advanced training at the college level.

Students receive hands-on training in GMTCC's state-of-the-art multimedia MAC lab. Students use a variety of creative computer applications to gain valuable industry level skills with software such as Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, and After Effects, Quark Express, Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver and Final Cut Pro.

Desirable Qualifications: Creativity, artistic flare, comfortable with computers, good foundation in grammar, spelling and punctuation, and patience.

Occupations Possible After High School:
Desktop Publishing
Newspaper Layout and Design
Freelance Graphic Artist
Web Page Designer
Camera Operator
Illustrator
TV Production

Digital Editor Careers Requiring Further Education:
Production Manager
Digital Video Producer
Graphic Artist
Multimedia Authoring
Design Teacher
Multimedia Designer
Interactive Project Manager
Interactive Game Designer

Embedded Credit: I in English or Art