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Monday, April 25, 2011

Low Student Pricing Offer for Creative Suite 5

Do you know? You can get your personal copy of Creative Suite 5 for future use (even after graduation) for S$119 at the NYP Notebook Roadshow @ NYP Lounge. Take this opportunity to buy it, as the commercial version costs a lot more! Last day of roadshow is 28 Apr 2011 (Thu)! Why not get a copy for yourself? :)

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Singapore Arts Festival 2011 - Keen to be a Festival Ambassador ?

IDA is setting up 5 Digital Lifestyle booths to showcase mobile/tablet applications to the public. As a Festive Ambassador, you will man the booth and explain & demo the applications. This is a good opportunity to serve as a volunteer in the Infocomm area and would be something you can highlight in your resume as well.



Date : 11th May – 5th June (Volunteer for a few slots)

Time : 5pm to 11pm 
Venue: Festival Village@Esplanade park
Training would be provided.

Keen ? Interested ? Register with your PEM by 22 April 2011.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Job Opening for Multimedia Developer (Part-time/Full-time)

As a multimedia developer, you will be developing interactive educational content and applications using the most appropriate authoring tools and scripting languages and creating prototypes of new experimental ideas/work that can be pitched to value add education providers.


Requirements:
• Diploma/Degree in Multimedia/ Interactive Media Design/ Visual communications & related fields.
• Resourceful and keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies
• Thorough understanding of Actionscript 3.0, object-orientated programming and design patterns
• Experience with integrating web 2.0 technologies into projects
• Familiar with API’s (Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, etc) and use them in Flash-based projects
• Working knowledge of other programs and scripting languages: Adobe Flash, Photoshop, Fireworks,
Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Sorenson Squeeze, MDM Zinc, conversion tools, HTML, CSS, Javascript
• Back-end knowledge is a plus (php, MySQL) and integration with a Flash-based Front-end interface
• Strong understanding of design, web-optimization (especially related to Flash content), technical
platform compatibilities and web browser limitations and capabilities
• Strong ability in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint and knowledge of video post-production
software


Keen? Pls email us at outsidethelt@gmail.com

C#.Net and PHP Developer Required

A local IT company is looking for passionate, bright, talented and fun people with strong programming and web application development skillsets.  


Main Responsibilities of the Role
1. Translate user and business requirements into functional specifications
2. Design, develop and test web applications as part of digital marketing solutions for top consumer brands
3. Integrate applications with in-house API and social media platforms
4. Support ongoing marketing campaigns on social media with content updates.


Required Skills & Talents
1. Passionate about programming while able to see from business perspective
2. Manages timelines and project deliverables comfortably
3. Proficiency in PHP programming is compulsory, knowledge in C#.net object-oriented programming for web-based applications is an advantage
4. Competent in efficient MS SQL database queries and scalable database schema design
5. Skillful in HTML layout, CSS and Javascript client-side language
6. Knowledge in robust application development with strong security in mind
7. Experience in jQuery and/or Facebook SDK is an advantage. 


Education & Working Experience
1. Diploma or Bachelor degree in computing or engineering from accredited tertiary institution
2. Strong understanding of programming concepts and software development life cycle
3. At least 1 year of working experience in similar capacity preferred but not necessary
4. Good spoken and written English is compulsory.
Salary: S$1,800-$2,500 per month + bonus.


If you are interested, just drop us a mail at outsidethelt@gmail.com.



Thursday, April 14, 2011

1st Year Course Introduction Session - 20 Apr, 3.30pm to 4.30pm @ LTM2



Are you a 1st year student in DMIT? There will be a Course Introduction session on 20th April 2011 from 3.30pm to 4.30pm at LTM2. You will be given important information about the DMIT course, and academic systems and operations, as well as staff and people you should know in DMIT.