Proscenia Newsletter

Volume 3 Number 11
July 18, 2004


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icon - film strip CAREERS IN MULTIMEDIA

The multimedia industry offers a diversity of job opportunities for those interested in graphics, film, video, audio and computer based media. The following resources are recommended for learning more about careers in multimedia production.

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.

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.

Job Guide 2003! Provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and possible educational and training opportunities. The site also provides useful information about how to determine what occupation suits you best, based on your interests and abilities. Some examples:

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.

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

Landing Your Dream Job in Computer Graphics:
Steps you should take to get the ultimate computer graphics job. By Mark Swain. A clearly written guide to professional opportunities in web design, game development, and television and video.