Design, Media & Creative
Animator
Creates motion and character performance for film, games and media.
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What this career is
Animation brings characters, objects and information to life through movement, in film, television, gaming, advertising and education.
- Typical education pathway
- Degree or diploma in animation, design or fine arts, with a showreel
What professionals typically do
- Develop character or motion concepts
- Build keyframes, timing and movement
- Work within a production pipeline
- Refine work based on direction and feedback
Typical education pathways
- B.Des, BFA or B.Sc. in animation and multimedia
- Specialised diploma programmes with a strong showreel
Important skills
- Drawing
- Animation principles
- Software proficiency
- Storytelling
Suitable student interests
- Drawing
- Storytelling
- Films and games
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