Computer technology has put more power in the hands of the individual animator than ever before, opening up many career possibilities that didn’t exist a decade ago. Animators work in the traditional studio setting on television series, feature films and commercials. There are opportunities for web animation and interactive media design.
The computer game industry provides a great deal of employment for animators who produce character designs, 2D graphics, cinematics and motion graphics. A growing number of animators are exhibiting in traditional gallery and museum settings.
Individuals with degrees in Animation can hold positions as:
- Character animators
- Independent filmmakers
- Fine artists
- Motion graphics artists
- Character designers
- Visual effects artists
- Storyboard artists
- Animatic artists
- Game artists
- Flash animators
- Art directors
- Production designers