Introduction to Interactive Digital Media

<p>This book offers a clearly written and engaging introduction to the basics of interactive digital media.</p><p>As our reliance on and daily usage of websites mobile apps kiosks games VR/AR and devices that respond to our commands has increased the need for practitioners who understand these technologies is growing<i>. </i>Author Julia Griffey provides a valuable guide to the fundamentals of this field offering best practices and common pitfalls throughout.<b> </b>The book also notes opportunities within the field of interactive digital media for professionals with different types of skills and interviews with experienced practitioners offer practical wisdom for readers.</p><p>Additional features of this book include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>An overview of the history evolution and impact of interactive media;</li> <p> </p> <li>A spotlight on the development process and contributing team members;</li> <p> </p> <li>Analysis of the components of interactive digital media and their design function (graphics animation audio video typography color);</li> <p> </p> <li>An introduction to coding languages for interactive media; and</li> <p> </p> <li>A guide to usability in interactive media.</li> </ul><p>Introduction to Interactive Digital Media will help both students and professionals understand the varied creative technical and collaborative skills needed in this exciting and emerging field.</p>