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Curriculum

The Digital Media Internship includes a six-week training curriculum covering topics related to multimedia design and production. Students must attend three training sessions per week (M,T,Th, 2 - 5) and spend additional time completing assignments and preparing for each session.

Potential topics include:

Multimedia design processes

In this session, we will cover the different stages involved in producing digital and interactive media projects. Students will be introduced to best practices associated with the design and development of multimedia.

The creative process

Industry professionals from UT and the private sector will discuss their work in designing innovative multimedia projects, demonstrate example projects, describe their approach to production, and share strategies for students to use in engaging their own creativity.

Interpersonal skills

This session will center on strategies for being an effective team member and working with clients. Experts on collaboration, communication, and interpersonal relationships will conduct a workshop with activities aimed at helping students become positive interdependent members of production teams and establish effective working relationships with clients.

Raster graphics

This session will introduce students to the concepts and principals of digital raster graphics and the use of Adobe Photoshop to create graphics for Web and video.

Vector graphics

This session will introduce students to the concepts and principals of digital vector graphics and illustration. Students will learn to use Adobe Illustrator to create vector illustrations for use in a variety of multimedia workflows.

Web animation

This session will cover the use of Adobe Flash to create vector-based Web animations.

Video production

Students will understand the process of creating digital video through a session aimed at introducing the various phases involved in video production, techniques for creating professional video, and the use of digital video equipment.

Video post-production

Students will learn the process of combining digital video footage, images, and sound to create a finished video through the use of the Apple Final Cut Pro digital video suite.

Digital audio

This session will cover the use of Apple Soundtrack Pro to record and edit digital audio.

Screencasting

During this session, students will be introduced to a variety of software tools for recording computer screen activity and creating PowerPoint recordings for distribution on the Web.

Web design and development

This session will introduce students to principals of Web publishing and the basics of XHTML and CSS for designing Web pages.

Interactive multimedia development

Students will learn how to use Flash ActionScript to create interactive multimedia applications.

3D graphics and animation

Students will learn the basics of 3D graphics creation and animation.

Virtual worlds and MMO’s

This session will explore the use of Second Life and similar virtual worlds and introduce students to methods of adding custom content and interactivity to virtual environments.

Game development

This session will explore 3D game production and programming through an exploration of various game engines.

Motion graphics and special effects

This session will introduce students to Adobe AfterEffects and Apple Motion for the creation of digital motion graphics for use in digital video and Web animation.