Career presentation

Animation

animator

Animation contains a broad range of careers, but all involve graphic animation and LOTS of render time. It can be a

job for a famous film producer, or a startup

company.

Education Requirements

Becoming an animator requires some natural talent, in drawing and with various computer programs. To be

successful, however, you need a bachelors degree in

animation or a related field. Usually you should take a 3D programming class, graphic design, and sketch classes.

Top SchoolsThe School of the Museum of

fine arts in Boston is known as one of the top schools for

animation.

I have visited the Ex’pressions college in CA, and they have

an animation and graphic design program that I could be

interested.

Tuition

Tuition to SMFA Boston is $19,534 for a semester, and

$39,068.

Ex’pressions college is 11, 800 per semester (full time).

Average annual income

The median salary for an animator is $48,490.

Career benefits

In essence, animators are paid to express their creativity. 59%

of animators are self employed, which can create

better quality of life.

“Animation is the one type of movie that really does play for the entire audience. Our challenge

is to make stories that connect for kids and adults.” -John Lasseter, Disney animator

Why I want to become an animator

I’m hoping that through this outlet, I can create not just a specific type of content, but

many kinds. Examples of this are visual ads, or entire

stories, drawing and creating my own worlds.

“Computers don't create computer animation any more than a pencil creates pencil animation. What creates computer animation is the artist.”-John lasseter

Good and badI know that animators work very hard, especially when

they have to meet deadlines. On the other side though, they have the opportunity to create amazing things, and get paid

to do it.

Works Cited

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