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- 1. Graphic Design Boca Raton How to Become an Animator: The Career Path Digital Media Arts College (866) 255-DMAC DMAC.edu
- 2. For someone interested in art and creation of visual effects, animation offers a fulfilling and challenging career. Animators use software and computers to create 2-D and 3-D animation applications and images used in websites, mobile media, gaming, video and film. With advancement in technology the field has also expanded extensively providing many opportunities. Animators can either be self-employed or work as in house animators for leading firms. It can be a flexible as well as demanding career with work taking on long hours due to tight deadlines. Here is a roadmap on how to become an animator:
- 3. Career requirements To kick start your career, the following are the minimum requirements by the industry’s standards: • A bachelor’s degree level in computer animation, fine art or graphic arts which provides you with the requisite training • On the job training using the company software and understanding its processes • 1 year experience for entry level positions, 3 or more years for mid-level or advanced positions • The necessary technical skills including ability to use animation and video editing software
- 4. The above requirements mean your first step is to get a bachelor’s animation degree. The degree gives you the art and technology skills needed for you to be proficient in the field. There are many specialties in the animation field including, visual effects, video animation, website animation, gaming etc. These are paths one follows after completing the foundation courses. It is thus important to pick the right program depending on the specialty you want to follow. Some courses for gaming will not be of help if your intention is a career path in visual effects for movies.
- 5. Gain work experience This is important because many employees prefer someone with at least a year’s experience in the job applied for. To start of you can use your school’s internship education requirement as the first work experience. You can also pursue other internship or work opportunities while in school to build even more experience. Usually this will mean working as an assistant or apprenticeship. To gain more professional experience you can volunteer your animation skills and participate in graduate training. All work done can be used to build up your portfolio and demo reel.
- 6. Keep up with the latest technology and applications Animation is a technology rich profession and every new day new ways, upgrades and new technologies are available to transform the industry and roles. To avoid lagging behind you should attend classes teaching advanced software features and which address industry trends. You can find them in colleges or even from the software providers. Reading industry related publications will also go a long way in helping you remain updated on new trends and keep you competitive.
- 7. Consider graduate training to further advance your career Graduate training provides an opportunity to further expand one’s knowledge and skills and work with experts in diverse industries sharing new ideas and mastering your specialty. Through workshops and collaborative program, your understanding of the field is expanded and your career advances further ahead.
- 8. For more information on pursuing a career in digital arts, visit our website at DMAC.edu Connect with us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/dmacedu, https://twitter.com/dmacedu, or https://plus.google.com/+DMACDigitalMediaArtsCollegeBocaRaton/posts
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