CURRENT DEFINITION OF DIGITAL MEDIA
In the latest technology revolution, educators (Florida Department of Education) and industry (Digital Media Alliance Florida [DMAF]) are trying to adequately define Digital Media to the satisfaction of all those in the field. Our operating definition of Digital Media is “the creative convergence of digital arts, science, technology and business for human expression, communication, social interaction and education.” [Adapted from DMAF’s definition; based upon definition from Florida’s Digital Media Education Coordination Group, established by SB 2050, 2001] This definition includes:
Technologies/Disciplines
- Digital:
- Animation
- Asset Management
- Audio
- Graphics
- Imaging
- Modeling & Simulation
- Music
- Video
- Interactive Multimedia Programming
- Augmented/Virtual Reality
- Streaming
- Wi-Fi
- Dynamic Display
- GPS
- Projection
- 3D Rendering
- Motion Capture
Markets/Applications
- Digital:
- Broadcasting
- Advertising
- Cinema
- Production - Post
- Publishing
- Visualization
- Creative Content
- Distributed eLearning
- Experience-based, Immersive Entertainment (i.e. theme parks)
- Geocentric Media
- Digital Distrubution (IPTV, Satellite, Cable)
- Asset Imaging
- Print Design
Educational Applications to Digital Media Technologies/Disciplines and Markets/Applications
- Specific or Integrated Curricula that use or teach the above.
- All Academic areas that lead to careers in the above or allied fields.
- Research, evaluation, analysis and educational modifications or refinements of such curricula, technologies, professional development and applications for education or career preparation.