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icon - film strip    GUIDES TO MULTIMEDIA CAREERS

The multimedia industry provides a variety of career opportunities for those interested in graphics, film, video, audio and computer based media. The following resources are recommended for learning more about professional in this field.

Art & Design - Career & Employment - Art Jobs. Prepared by the Department of Art and Design at Northern Michigan University. A comprehensive guide to job directories, search engines, and specialized firms related to all aspects of graphic and newer media careers.

Breaking In: Preparing for your Career In Games. Computer and video game development is a fast-growing entertainment field, with a lot to offer you professionally and creatively. Your enthusiasm is crucial, but you'll also need skill and qualifications.

Broadcast and Journalism Career Guide. Explore careers in Broadcast Media and Journalism by following listed links to job descriptions which include information such as daily activities, skill requirements, salary and training required. 

Careers in Informational Technology. A comprehensive guide to careers within the field of information technology that includes multimedia design and production. There are 10 chapters in this online document with each based around a set of professional concerns. This site guides the user from determining career options through getting a first job.Site created by Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Career Connection.This site outlines some of the many positions available at production studios, post production houses, television stations and other facilities around the country.The site is a commercial site but the descriptions are worth reading.

Careers in Multimedia. Multimedia and new media industries offer a wide range of opportunities for careers. This guide looks at the types of job positions and the work environments in which one might be employed.

Digital Arts Careers in Multimedia. A look at some career related links related to the wonderful world of Digital Arts

Entertainment Careers has an extensive collection of material related to working in the media industry.

Career Advice. Monster.com provides an excellent overview of the following career options and links to possible jobs.

- Cinematographer
- Copywriter
- Creative Writer
- Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Photographer
- PhotoJournalist
- Sound/Recording Engineer
- Studio Musician
- Technical Writer

Streaming Futures: Showcasing Multimedia Career Possibilities. In each interview you will learn interesting information about the career professional's job and receive priceless advice for attaining a similar position. After watching these interviews, you will have a much better idea of which career is right for you, what kind of work each job requires, and how to start preparing for such a job.  The most incredible part of every interview is when the interviewee gives advice and tips for getting ahead and becoming successful.