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Multimedia development is a broad but exciting field that deals with the production and creation of work for various mediums including web and print applications. A graduate certificate in multimedia development will thus prepare students to accomplish work in a variety of environments with a variety of tools. Students can expect to learn proper design principles as well as development standards and the ability to implement their ideas. The certificate tends to be hands-on, involving training from professionals that make sure their students produce actual work that can be compiled into a portfolio. Practical knowledge in hands-on creation will provide an advantage to students over a more basic book-learning style.

A certificate in multimedia development is great for anyone looking to get into the digital arts fields, advertising, print design, web design, and other communication-based professions. The certificate is also set up so as to allow time for adults that already have jobs to learn the craft perhaps in advance of a career change. Since most programs will require the completion of actual portfolio work, recipients of the certificate will be well-positioned to start their new careers. In addition, practical experience with the applications and creation of digital work will be useful in a variety of careers outside of traditional design work.

Example Courses

• Introduction to Multimedia Design & Effective Communication
• Usability and Interaction Design
• Interactive Multimedia and Design

Potential Industries

• Print Media
• Web Design
• Advertising

Colleges Offering Degree

• The University of Newcastle
• The George Washington University
• The University of Rhode Island