The idea for this book emerged from a course I helped create in 2003 and have been teaching ever since called Creating Multimedia Content (CMC). It is a rapid-fire survey course that introduces students to the foundational concepts and skills used in multimedia design and production. In this course, students learn the basics of visual theory, graphic design, digital photography, sound and video recording, editing, and the Web—all in a one-semester course. To accomplish such a feat, the course focuses on breadth rather than depth. The goal is to introduce students to basic theories and principles of design, practical production skill sets and project workflows, and industry standards and best practices.

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