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DM/IS 001 Digital Media 1: Section Number - 60002

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Finding Info About Digital Media

Digital Media is a new and growing career field. There is a large amount of information available to people interested in digital media. A major problem is that the information is always changing and evolving with technology. Many of the books have old information in them even before they are printed. The latest information is either on the Web or magazines. In addition, how you plan on using this information will depend upon which medium you choose. For example, books provide the best information about learning software and magazines provide the best information about new products.

Types of information:

  • Processes - Information about learning digital media techniques and software programs.
  • Products - Information about different hardware and software products.
  • History - Information about how digital media was developed and people that have driven this industry.
  • Businesses - Information on the digital media business structure and how companies are using technology.

Categories of the information:

  • Internet - Information about web design and internet business.
  • Design - Information about art and design.
  • Video and Animation - Information about film and video.
  • Publishing - Information and graphic design and printing industry.