This occupation is part of the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media cluster
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About the Job
Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
It is also Called
- 3D Animator
- 3D Artist
- 3D Specialist
- Animation Artist
- Animation Director
- Animation Producer
- Animator
- Anime Artist
- Art Director
- Artist
What They Do
- Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.
- Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
- Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
- Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters.
- Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design and progress tracking.
- Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
- Develop briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters and slide shows.
- Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
- Implement and maintain configuration control systems.
- Assemble, typeset, scan and produce digital camera-ready art or film negatives and printer's proofs.
Interests
People who work in this occupation generally have the interest code: AI.
This means people who work in this occupation generally have Artistic interests, but also prefer Investigative environments.
Work Values
People who work in this occupation generally prize Independence, but also value Achievement and Working Conditions in their jobs.
Things They Need to Know
- Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Things They Need to Be Able to Do
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Education Required
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Wages
In 2012, the average annual wage in Washington was $68,480.00 with most people making between $37,840.00 and $109,180.00
Outlook
During 2008, this occupation employed approximately 4,200 people in Washington. It is projected that there will be 4,980 employed in 2018.
This occupation will have about 78 openings due to growth and about 102 replacement openings for approximately 180 total annual openings.
Common College Majors
- Find Institutions Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Find Institutions Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Find Institutions Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
- Find Institutions Digital Arts
- Find Institutions Graphic Design
- Find Institutions Game and Interactive Media Design
- Find Institutions Drawing
- Find Institutions Intermedia/Multimedia
- Find Institutions Painting
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