Introduction to Multimedia   

Explore the creative and technical foundations of multimedia production through hands-on projects that combine design, technology, storytelling, and digital media. This introductory course provides an overview of the tools, processes, and principles used to create multimedia content across a variety of platforms, including graphics, animation, web, audio, video, and interactive media. 

Students will learn how different forms of media work together to communicate ideas while developing foundational skills in design, software applications, file management, and digital production workflows. Through creative projects and critical analysis, participants will build the skills needed to begin exploring careers and further study in multimedia and digital arts. 

This course is for: 

• Students interested in digital media, design, and creative technology  

• Aspiring graphic designers, content creators, and multimedia artists  

• Individuals interested in web, video, animation, or interactive media  

• Professionals looking to understand the fundamentals of digital content creation  

• Anyone interested in exploring the tools and techniques used in modern multimedia production  

What You'll Learn: 

• The fundamentals of multimedia design, production, and storytelling  

• How different types of media—including graphics, animation, video, sound, and interactive content—work together  

• Basic multimedia hardware, software, terminology, and production workflows  

• Design principles including balance, proportion, movement, unity, rhythm, and visual hierarchy  

• Visual elements such as line, shape, color, texture, value, and space  

• Fundamentals of digital color systems, including RGB, CMYK, hexadecimal, and print color standards  

• Typography concepts and selecting appropriate fonts for design projects  

• File organization, digital asset management, and compression techniques  

• Storyboarding and planning methods used in multimedia production  

• How to evaluate and critique multimedia projects using creative and technical criteria  

• Career pathways and opportunities in multimedia, digital design, and creative technology fields 

Note: The course fee includes the cost of materials and supplies for this class.