Interactive Multimedia

You are creative and artistic. You are looking for a profession where you can apply your talents. Look no further than a career in interactive multimedia. From logos and ads, to commercials and Web sites, graphic design appears in many media forms. This program attracts aspiring artists with various talents and multimedia skills who come together to learn the techniques needed in this industry and the corporate world.

In the Interactive Multimedia program, you will study commercial art and advertising design. You will learn design fundamentals, layout, graphic drawing and production techniques, Web page design, computer animation and three-dimensional design. Working on iMac computer systems, you also gain hands-on experience in integrating audio and video production.

Credits

High School Credit Junior Year
Interactive Multimedia: 2.5, Technology: .5, English: 1.0
Potential College Semester Hour Credit
Ursuline College: 9.0
College Tech Prep: 13.0

Program Resources

Course of Study/Syllabus

Additional Information

Current Program Fees:

Junior: $ 110.00

Senior: $  30.00

Teacher: Mike Takatch

Email: mtakatch@polaris.edu
Education:
MA, Case Western Reserve University
BFA, The Cleveland Institute of Art
Certifications: ACE – Adobe Certified Expert
Years at Polaris: 22
Interests/Hobbies: Drawing, painting, bike-riding, swimming, hiking, travel, laughing, and eating

Skills

  • Design fundamentals
  • Layout tools and techniques
  • Thumbnail sketching; rough, comprehensive art
  • Mechanical comprehensives
  • Drawing techniques, portrait, cartooning
  • Illustration media development
  • Web page design
  • Audio techniques and theory
  • Computer animation and illustration
  • Painting techniques
  • Sculpture techniques
  • Measuring
  • Mechanical drawing (orthographic and isometric drawing)
  • Perspective drawing (one, two, and three point)

Equipment

  • iMac
  • Laser printer
  • Camera Lucidea
  • Computer programs: Adobe Creative Suite CS4; Illustrator, PhotoShop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash
  • Digital camera
  • Computer scanners

Career Options

  • Animator
  • Production artist
  • Design assistant
  • Layout artist
  • Studio apprentice
  • Printer’s apprentice
  • Photographer’s assistant
  • Photo lab assistant
  • Multimedia technician
  • Museum/gallery worker
  • Advertising salesperson
  • Web designer

Future Opportunities with Further Education

  • Advertising designer
  • Publications designer
  • Production artist
  • Illustrator
  • Graphic designer
  • Fashion illustrator
  • Interior designer
  • Photographer
  • Multimedia specialist

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