Media Arts - Multimedia Production

Program Code: 0147

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Our world is moving towards a digital renaissance where art and logic converge to produce revolutionary interactive experiences on a host of new devices. The Internet has changed the way we consume media and Multimedia Production is the industry where this future is created.

Over three years, you will master the art of Interactive Design, strengthen your 2D and 3D design skills, see your art move with animation and motion graphics and publish your work to the Internet and a host of other digital formats.

During your fifth semester, you will focus on the creation of a professional portfolio designed to ensure employability and prepare you for a full sixteen-week job placement in Canada or even abroad.

We enjoy 8 studios that boast an impressive collection of the most up-to-date software including:

* Adobe Creative Suite with Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Acrobat Professional, Bridge, Soundbooth and After Effects.

* Final Cut Studio with Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack, and Live Type.

* A host of open source applications for web programming and interactive design.

* 3D Studio Max.

* Maya

* Z Brush for detailed 3D modeling.

* VRay for highly realistic rendering of 3D modles and animation.

* ToonBoom Studio

* And many more

Our 8 studio spaces are fully complimented with the best hardware in the industry, including: 

* Two primary labs housing 50 Mac Quad G5s with 23" cinema displays for 2D, 3D, interactive and motion design. Both labs run Windows and OS X for maximum exposure to industry software.

* A digital photography studio with 8 Mac Quad G5s attached to a large format Epson K3 printer for poster-sized output. The space was engineered to allow for accurate colour management, image manipulation and printing.

* A Portable Optical Motion Capture Facility for rapid generation of natural human motion.

* A 16 track-recording studio with attached sound booth. The rooms includes a Machine board, Tanoy speakers and large compliment of fantastic microphones.

* A Dell XPS Animation Studio for advanced rendering using VRay, modeling with ZBrush and visual effect creation.

* Two photo studios that include a complete set of studio flashers, reflectors, soft boxes, backdrops and modeling lights.

If you are a creative individual and computer skills come easily to you, consider the Multimedia Production program. Enroll in this exciting program at Confederation College and you can open doors worldwide!