Types of Jobs in the Industry
Animator (2D) - drawn or computer
Compositor/Compositing Artist
3D Modeler
Video Game Designer
Compositor/Compositing Artist
3D Modeler
Video Game Designer
Animator (2D) - drawn or computer
Compositor/Compositing Artist
3D Modeler
- 3D Modelers produces environments and 3D characters that are based on concept art:
- websites, animation, television effects, and location-based entertainment
- in addition to creating images and models for geologists, architects, scientists, engineers, healthcare agencies, and etc.
Video Game Designer
- Video game designers produces realistic action packed video games that cost in billions of dollars around the world
- Video game designers uses a variation of different techniques such as:
- in addition to creating interactive games for the mobile technology industry, education, advertising and marketing, web design, and etc.
Required Education and Training
- advanced math, physics, and computer skills
- average creative and design skills
- strong background in any given area of science (3D modelers working in scientific fields)
Courses
- Computer Science
- Game Design
- Computer Graphics and Motion Picture Technology
Employment Trends
Salary Trends
- Animator (2D) - drawn or computer
- Compositor/Compositing Artist
- 3D Modeler: salaries vary greatly because they are self-employed
- beginners may only charge a nominal fee while gaining experience
- Video Game Designers: highest paid professionals in the world of entertainment ($70,000 and $90,000 per year)
Industries/Programs that have animation as a component or focus
- Careers in the medical, architecture, engineering, chemistry and geology