What Is a Graphic Designer in the Field of Multimedia?
Graphic design in the age of multimedia requires a number of skill sets. A multimedia graphic designer may use video, audio, animation and website design in her work in addition to illustration, text and photography.
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Function
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a graphic designer plans, analyzes and relays visual solutions to communication problems. More specifically, ADigitalDreamer.com says, a multimedia designer creates sketches, scale models or drawings for a movie, television show, animated feature or for online.
Features
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While a print designer is responsible for the visual communication in a magazine, book or other paper product, multimedia designers work primarily in a digital environment. They design for electronic devices such as computers, televisions or cell phones, according to SpainExchange.com.
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Environment
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Multimedia designers work in film studios and television stations as well as in advertising agencies and video production houses. Newspapers and publishing industries might also employ multimedia designers.
Considerations
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In addition to having basic design skills, a multimedia designer must know how to build websites and incorporate animation, video or audio into a design scheme. A multimedia designer pulls these mediums together into one project.
Outlook
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According to ADigitalDreamer.com, the average multimedia designer starting out makes $35,000 to $60,000 a year. Job outlook can be competitive.
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