Multimedia

Multimedia is a combination of different content forms like text, audio, photographs, animation, video or other interactivity forms. These forms are used to produce programs or data through the use of computer software and application. Multimedia works are presented by multimedia designers via CDs, DVDs, television, websites and so on. These designers may work in various industries as instructional designers, graphic designers, sound editors, programmers, etc., amongst many other positions. Graphic multimedia designer responsibilities and duties are considered to be challenging and important in the area of multimedia work. A graphic multimedia designer uses their knowledge and technical skills to develop multimedia presentations with the aim of educating and entertaining the target audience. Some of the products created by them are computer games, animations, 3D models, advertising and marketing materials, etc.

A graphic multimedia expert produces designs that get their client’s messages across with high visual impact. The main responsibilities include preparing sketches, scale models, plans, and drawings of the content to be developed. They work in a creative group to produce interactive multimedia content in accordance to their client’s need using computer-aided design packages.

If you aim to build your career in this field, you may work as a graphic multimedia expert in private organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, marketing and advertising companies, and entertainment and broadcasting firms. 

Software programs

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effect

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop

Adobe Audition 

Duration and Cost

Two quarter (5 months)
N50,000 per qtr