Multimedia Technology

Web Developer
Animator
Digital Photographer
Designer

...all careers associated with Multimedia Technology, and the list doesn't stop there!

To work in Multimedia Technology you have to have an eye for detail, an up-to-date knowledge of the latest technology and a good understanding of computer elements. The latter is a must-have! A certainty. A definite - I know you've probably got the point by now - but I can't express how much a knowledge of computers will help you in this role - it's an ESSENTIAL!

Anyway, most entrants into Multimedia Technology (if they are not specialising in a particular subject) will have some form of a degree in Interactive Media whether it be Multimedia Design, Computer Science or even Software Engineering and it's a good idea to build a portfolio of your work as proof to employers that you are creative. Plus (as I realised recently) it's great to look back on your portfolio and see how much work you've completed over the years and how you've progressed. Ahhh, the memories!

Researching, developing and designing are what you love to do and employers can look for specific skills in certain softwares depending on the job role. For example, if you want to be a Digital Photographer then you'll have to know the ins and outs of Photoshop or to be a Web Developer you'd have to understand how to convert text and graphics into computer language.

If you're interested in this type of work and you don't fancy studying a course for a year or two then studying the software used and providing proof of this in your portfolio is a good start and you could always check out your local College to find out what software training courses are offered as these types of courses usually only last a few months. However, if you're the opposite and know what kind of job in the media you'd like to work in, check out http://www.adamsmithcollege.ac.uk/governance/institutionalstructure/07/ for a list of courses offered by Adam Smith College.

There are lots of courses offered by Universities where you can study a specialist subject, but if you're not quite sold on what yet to study, look into http://www.abdn.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate.php?code=computing_science&prog=science for a Computing Science degree. This Computing Science degree offered by Aberdeen University teaches you how to design computer programs and you can even study Artificial Intelligence!

I'm still not sold on Artificial Intelligence by the way. My laptop, intelligent? Never!

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