This course prepares the upper-level design student to handle a variety of techniques in layout and image creation with professional software packages geared for multimedia, Web/Internet and print production. Exercises and projects provide challenging design problem- solving experience valuable for internship or job portfolio preparation. The course is divided into teaching modules emphasizing the integration of several software packages for design problem solving. Emphasis is placed on conceptualization and the mastery of professional layout/site mapping techniques applied in print, motion graphics, Web, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM development, as well as digital video design, production and delivery. Students are introduced to animation and interactive communication techniques using software such as Flash MX, Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Premiere, Imovie, After Effects, Photostop and Corel Painter. Students are introduced to basic 3-D modeling techniques through software such as Amorphium, Cinema 4d and Adobe Dimensions. Project themes involve self-promotion and client-based work. All projects rely on previously mastered techniques in Photoshop, Illustorator, Quark, Dreamweaver and Fireworks.