Thanks to significant advancements in multimedia and information technology, we now have the capability to store and edit audio, images, and videos in various ways. This has created a demand for professionals who possess specialized skills and can continuously adapt to the ever-evolving field of multimedia and graphics.

The idea behind introducing the Multimedia/Graphics program at Palestine Polytechnic University was to offer a unique program in the region that combines three disciplines: fine Art, Animation Production, and Multimedia. Additionally, a series of courses were designed to complement the program and align with the needs of the industry and job market. Since its inception, the program committee has been dedicated to enhancing the curriculum, courses, and teaching methods to keep students up to date with the rapid developments in this field.

The program aims to nurture the talents and artistic abilities of its students. It requires that students possess skills in art, drawing, and creativity before entering the program. Therefore, the program strives to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to design various materials. These include advertising designs, website interface design, social media posts, brands, logos, packaging design, and motion graphics.

Furthermore, the program emphasizes teaching students how to create artistic pieces in different forms, ranging from murals to caricatures, using multimedia techniques. The program's new plan focuses on producing animated films of various genres. It also includes a set of courses that prepare students for game development, television production, and digital media.

Admission requirements for the multimedia/graphics program are as follows:

• The student should possess General Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihi), or its equivalent in any of the recognized general secondary branches approved by the Ministry of Education.
• The student must have achieved a minimum score of 65 or higher.
• Students who have completed a community college program and wish to pursue bridging courses are accepted based on the current bridging regulations set by Palestine Polytechnic University and the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

1. Provide students with a foundation in the fundamentals related to multimedia/graphics through theoretical study and practical training.
2. Enhance students' creative abilities in the field of fine arts.
3. Graduate students who specialize in multimedia/graphics and its applications, equipping them with the skills necessary to compete in the job market, in accordance with the designated study plan for this program.
4. Contribute to fulfilling the needs of the local and Arab communities in the field of multimedia/graphics.
5. Establish a solid foundation for students to follow systematic methods and professional standards in analyzing, designing, and implementing multimedia/graphics projects and their applications.
6. Promote scientific research in both theoretical and practical aspects related to multimedia/graphics.
7. Develop students' capabilities for independent work, teamwork, active participation, and the cultivation of a sense of responsibility through engagement in graduation projects and field training.
8. Enhance students' interpersonal communication, interaction, and creative skills.
9. Graduate competent individuals with an academic and research-oriented mindset.
10. Attain program quality and meet the standards set by local and international quality assurance frameworks.

The Multimedia/Graphics major at Palestine Polytechnic University aims to equip students with a range of professional outputs and specific objectives. These include:

• Ability to produce paintings of various sizes and types.
• Ability to create documentaries.
• Skills in producing 2D animated films.
• Skills in producing 3D animated films.
• Proficiency in using software tools for designing interactive user interfaces and integrating them with web systems and other applications.
• Proficiency in digital image processing of various types.
• Ability to convert educational curricula into digital formats.
• Skills in processing audio and video for use in interactive multimedia systems.
• Ability to design interactive models and elements for interactive and computer games.
• Design, development, and implementation of computerized digital systems related to the Internet and multimedia.
• Ability to create ad breaks and commercials.
• Skills in designing printed materials such as posters, flyers, cards, and billboards.
• Proficiency in producing professional-quality photographs.

Graduates of the Multimedia/Graphics program have various career options in the labor market, including:

1. Art Education Teacher: They can work in educational institutions.
2. Graphic Design Teacher: Opportunities exist in educational institutions to teach graphic design to students.
3. E-Learning and Curriculum Digitization: They can work in education and higher education institutions.
4. Advertising Designer: Graduates can find employment in commercial and industrial companies.
5. Designer: They can work in advertising companies, creating designs of different kinds.
6. Media Institutions: Opportunities are available in press organizations, radio stations, and television networks.
7. Prinitng houses.
8. Gaming Industry: They can pursue careers in the gaming software industry.
9. Private Training Centers: Opportunities exist in private centers that offer courses in the fields of graphics and multimedia.
10. Fine Arts and Exhibitions: Graduates can engage in private artistic endeavors, such as creating oil paintings and organizing personal exhibitions.
11. 3D Animator: They can work in video and animation companies as 3D animators.
12. 2D Animator: They can work in video and animation companies as 2D animators.
13. Website Design and Management.
14. Various Industries: Graduates can find employment in businesses, educational institutions, and other work environments that utilize graphics and multimedia technologies.
15. Freelancing: Self-employment opportunities are available through remote work platforms dedicated to graphics and multimedia.

Additionally, graduates possess foundational knowledge in computer science, enabling them to explore job opportunities within the field of computer programs. They can also pursue postgraduate studies in multimedia at Palestine Polytechnic University, or opt for higher education related to multimedia and graphics at prestigious international universities.