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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