ABSTRACT
The arrival of the digital media, the art forms created with computer technology, offer a wealth of new possibilities whose impact is just starting to be felt in the art world. Entering the world of digital art and design is liberating and exciting. Whether someday you will be a member of a multimedia team developing a videogame, an animation studio, an advertising firm, an online sports network, or have a career as an independent artist, today you are walking through the first doorway to the newest way of making art and design. This book is designed to provide you with a solid background for your learning; it will help you understand the potential and strengths of digital media and will amplify what you are experiencing as you explore them. As much as we believe this book will enhance your learning and understanding of digital media, the most important thing is to get started, because there is so much to learn.
