Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Animators and motion graphics artists work for advertising companies, the film and video industry, and for digital design firms. They create the animations and visual effects in films, TV shows, video games, and commercials. The designer must be able to use good written, verbal and visual communication skills, both with clients and other team members. Some jobs will require independent work and others will be part of a team effort.
Award Outcomes
Create assets for film, video, and games
Demonstrate the ability to generate mood, emotion, character, and story
Demonstrate mastery of animation and motion graphics software and technology
Create animations using both 2D and 3D techniques
Understand workflow and production processes in animation and motion graphics
Communicate ideas and production direction in both written and spoken forms
Produce a professional portfolio up to industry standards
Career Opportunities
Animators and motion graphic artists are needed to work on video games, movie and television special effects, and interactive media. They are also needed to work on 3D animated movies. In addition, growth will occur due to an increasing need for computer graphics in the growing number of mobile technologies. Occupational titles include animator, motion graphics artist, special effects designer, effects artists, digital artist, media designer, media artist, 3D designer, 3D artist, 3D animator, and concept artist.