IT and Multimedia Job Description

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IT is the area of managing technology and spans wide variety of areas that include computer software, information systems,computer hardware, programming languages but are not limited to things such as processes, and data constructs. In short, anything that renders data, information or perceived knowledge in any visual format whatsoever, via any multimedia distribution mechanism, is considered part of the IT domain. IT provides businesses with four sets of core services to help execute the business strategy: business process automation, providing information, connecting with customers, and productivity tools.

IT professionals perform a variety of functions (IT Disciplines/Competencies) that ranges from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases. A few of the duties that IT professionals perform may include data management, networking, engineering computer hardware, database and software design, as well as management and administration of entire systems. Information technology is starting to spread further than the conventionalpersonal computer and network technologies, and more into integrations of other technologies such as the use of cell phones, televisions, automobiles, and more, which is increasing the demand for such jobs.

When preparing an IT resume for any job position it is very important to target the job efficiently. The titles of computer programmer or software developer are vague, so in most cases the technologies used to perform those job duties define the job.

In order to help our visitor optimize the targeting of their resume, we have tried to build a general job description for some of the most common IT jobs. These descriptions are not meant to be an all inclusive list of duties, responsibilities or technical skills used for these positions, but rather a helpful list so you may optimize the targeting of your resume.

Multimedia is media and content that uses a combination of different content forms. The term can be used as a noun (a medium with multiple content forms) or as an adjective describing a medium as having multiple content forms. The term is used in contrast to media which use only rudimentary computer display such as text-only, or traditional forms of printed or hand-produced material. Multimedia includes a combination of text, audio, still images, animation, video, or interactivity content forms.

Multimedia is usually recorded and played, displayed or accessed by information content processing devices, such as computerized and electronic devices, but can also be part of a live performance.Multimedia (as an adjective) also describes electronic media devices used to store and experience multimedia content. Multimedia is distinguished from mixed media in fine art; by including audio, for example, it has a broader scope. The term "rich media" is synonymous for interactive multimedia. Hypermedia can be considered one particular multimedia application.

Multimedia specialists combine design and technical knowledge to create information and communication technology (ICT) based products that entertain, educate or inform the user.

These include:

CD-ROMs;

DVDs;

websites.

Typical outputs include:

entertainment products, such as computer games;

education and training materials;

advertising and marketing materials;

catalogue databases and public information resources.

When the design is complete, multimedia specialists use authoring software to arrange the files in a single program (to enable interactivity and navigation through the product content). They also test and adjust the product to fix any technical problems, and produce documentation describing the creation, content and processes of files.

Typical work activities

Multimedia projects involve a number of tasks that deliver a mix of media and have a computer component to integrate them.

Software development projects bring together media elements into an application to run on a delivery platform which can support a combination of text, sound and images of all kinds. The platform can also control software within a single digital information environment, and covers both on and offline project management and production and make up the majority of multimedia projects.

Hardware-oriented projects focus on, for example, specifying, introducing and integrating a delivery platform such as video-conferencing with a bespoke user front end for an organisation.

Tasks generally include:

meeting with clients to establish their expectations and needs;

advising clients on what is technically possible and producing a proposal including, for example, the range and scope of the work and realistic timescales and costs;

assembling a development team and keeping them updated on the project;

working-up design ideas using computer-based design packages;

collaborating with other specialists, writers, animators, artists, sound engineers and programmers;

liaising with account managers and technical staff on behalf of the client and, where applicable, ensuring clearance and copyright;

authoring files into a single program;

testing and adjusting final programs;

producing finished design work and presenting final designs to clients;

observing company policy in terms of producing and archiving product documentation as well as any reports and recommendations;

gaining final sign-off from the client;

agreeing on the upgrading of the product or website with the client.

In designing products, multimedia specialists use a variety of tools. Industry-standard computer design packages include Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid audio production software, Adobe Director, Adobe Flash and Flash 3D Animator, and Adobe Dreamweaver. Using these and other computer packages they are able to incorporate the work of other specialists, including writers, artists, animators, film-makers and video producers, programmers and sound engineers, in the final product.

Depending on the complexity of the product, the authoring of files into a single program may be done by an assistant using hypertext mark up language (HTML) or by a software programmer using 'object oriented' programming languages such as Java or C++.

Source :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimedia
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/multimedia_specialist_job_description.htm

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