Becoming a Digital Designer: A Guide to Careers in Web, Video, Broadcast, Game and Animation Design - Softcover

Heller, Steven; Womack, David

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9780470048443: Becoming a Digital Designer: A Guide to Careers in Web, Video, Broadcast, Game and Animation Design

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470048441 ISBN 13: 9780470048443

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2007

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From the author of the bestselling Becoming a Graphic Designer and the editor of Adobe Think Tank comes this clear overview of the field of digital design

This complete guide to the evolving digital design disciplines opens the door to today’s most sought–after job opportunities in Web, video, broadcast, game, and animation design. Featuring over 45 interviews with leading digital designers and more than 225 illustrations, the book covers everything from education and training, design specialties, and work settings to preparing an effective portfolio and finding a job. This is an ideal starting point for anyone considering a career in the digital design world.

Steven Heller (New York, NY) is the co–chair of the MFA Designer As Author program and co–founder of the MFA in Design Criticism program at the School of Visual Arts, New York. He is the author or editor of over 100 books on design and popular culture, including Becoming a Graphic Designer (0–471–71506–9). David Womack (New York, NY) writes about trends in design and technology for numerous publications and consults on digital strategy for leading organizations. He is the editor of Adobe Think Tank.

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Review:

"Thinking of shifting gears and tackling a career in digital design? Becoming a Digital Designer is a must–read then. It provides a thorough overview of this growing field, including game–design, video design, broadcast design and animation." ( Dynamic Graphics, Feb/March 2008)

"If you′re new to the field, or haven′t gone digital yet, Becoming a Digital Designer is the perfect guide. See what they have to say about the present, and the future, of digital design – and expand your career opportunities – with Becoming a Digital Designer." (Step Inside Design; Jan/Feb 2008)

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Here is a complete guide to the evolving digital design disciplines in which you′ll find some of today′s most sought–after job opportunities in digital media. Filled with interviews and advice from leading digital designers, this book covers all you need to know to launch your own career in digital design from understanding the different types of media; to the skills and education required to get your foot in the door; to how real professionals succeeded in Web, video, broadcast, game design, and animation; and more.