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Digital Media

Information only has value when someone wants to read it. A riveting presentation is vital to the message that is being delivered, whether creating a hot web site, a video or designing the latest computer game. Digital media specialists bring ideas to life. They estimate costs, the length of the job, and determine whether to call in additional help from inside or outside the company. Customers want the best tools to design and format presentations, but often the size of the project and budget puts limits on how far the project can go. Designers determine look and feel, select colors, and create a visually appealing layout. The tools used change at an incredible pace, so constant learning about the latest developments is essential.  (NWCET, 2002)

Possible Job Titles:

  • 2D/3D Artist                     
  • Animator
  • Audio/Video Engineer
  • Designer
  • Media Specialist
  • Media Designer
  • Multimedia Author
  • Producer
  • Production Assistant
  • Web Designer
  • Web Producer
  • Web Specialist

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Network Design

Network technicians make sure that network hardware and software are operating properly so people get the information they need when they need it. Using cable, fiber optics or even wireless communications, they connect users to the organization’s computer system. It is vital to understand networking technology for local area networks (LANs), and for connecting to larger networks and the Internet. Network technicians quickly identify, document, and solve problems. Working with the user in mind, it is important to know the needs of the company and recommend improvements based on user needs and technology advances.  (NWCET, 2002)

Possible Job Titles:

  • Communication Analyst
  • Information Systems Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Specialist
  • PC Support Specialist
  • Systems Engineer
  • Technical Support Specialist

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Database Development & Administration

Database administrators gather data to determine user requirements and collect information to design reports and forms so users can create data queries and interpret the results.  They determine needed changes either to new systems or existing systems as they grow, and test everything before it’s put into operation.  To keep data secure and protected from catastrophic events, they create security procedures and implement backup and recovery processes.  Database administrators must be creative in the approach to problems and to be willing to help everyone get the data they need while maintaining system security and reliability. (NWCET, 2002)

Possible Job Titles include:

  • Database Administrator
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Architect
  • Data Modeling Specialist
  • Database Manager
  • Database Security Expert
  • Senior Systems Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • Systems Analyst

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