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Animators
Also called: Computer Animators
Duties and Responsibilities
Animators create moving images and special effects for feature films, television commercials, short features, computer games, Internet applications, and videos. They use computers and specialized software to create . . .
Tasks include: They may draw and paint some images by hand. They may prepare successive drawings of special effects. . .
Holland Codes: Artistic, Enterprising, Social
Personal Characteristics
Personal characteristics will aid you in being successful. These abilities may be natural and can be improved by using them.
High ability to:
come up with lots of original and clever ideas
turn ideas into quality drawings
Ability to:
imagine how something will look after it is moved around
listen and understand spoken information
. . .
Work Environment and Physical Demands
These are the physical activities and demands required during a typical workday. These occupations often can be performed by those with disabilities when provided with appropriate adaptations.
Workers are assigned to a production unit.
Work is performed in a studio or office that is well-lighted and ventilated.
NATIONAL PAY: Pay varies widely and depends on experience, specific job duties, geographic location, and the reputation of the Animator.
Latest Monthly Wage Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
SOC Occupation
Entry
Pay
Average
Pay
Top
Pay
Multi-Media Artists & Animators
$2,552
$5,084
$8,171 & up
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK: Job availability for any occupation can change with national and global economics. . .
The future demand for animators is expected to be strong. Currently, there is a high demand for skilled applicants. . .
Latest Employment Projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
SOC Occupation
Expected
Growth Rate
Estimated
Jobs in
2006
Expected
Jobs in
2016
Openings
due to
Growth
Openings
due to
Replacements
Expected
Job Openings
per Year
Multi-Media Artists & Animators
Much faster than average (25% or more)
87,296
109,845
22,549
20,410
4,296
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International Pay and Outlook
Canadian pay and outlook information for many occupations can be found at the Canadian Job Futures web site: www.jobfutures.ca
Wage information can be found for some countries and occupations at the Bureau of Labor Statistics Foreign Labor Statistics web site: www.bls.gov/fls/home.htm
Most overseas jobs require a college degree, work experience, and specific skills. For further information on . . .
Benefits
Benefits may vary depending on type and size of employer and whether union contracts apply. Many employers offer paid sick leave. . .
Preparation
Employers prefer applicants with an Associates or Bachelors degree in fine art, graphic design, or visual communication. Some employers offer on-the-job training. . .
A skill is goal-directed behavior that can be strengthened through practice.
Listening to understand what is being said (active listening)
Managing time effectively.
. . .
California Licensing
State licensing not required.
Unions & Apprenticeships
Unions represent workers in bargaining with employers to establish better pay, hours, benefits and working conditions. . .
Apprenticeships are training programs that involve a combination of paid employment and classroom training.
Union(s) and Apprenticeship(s) that may serve workers in this occupation.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians,
Artists & Allied Crafts (IATSE)
1430 Broadway, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10018 www.iatse-intl.org
Associations
If an association has a website, you may find the information you need there, or you may email to request career information. . ..
American Institute of Graphic Arts
164 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010 www.aiga.org
212.807.1990
International Animated Film Festival
Cica
18 Avenue du Tresum BP 399
74013 Annecy, France, www.annecy.org info@annecy.org
Advancement
With several years of work experience, you may advance to Visual Effects Supervisor or Director of Animation Production.
Tips
Make a short animated feature to showcase your skills and enter it into animation competitions.
Join and become active in a professional organization in order to stay current with trends, tools, and techniques.
Those without experience should consider volunteering and interning to build marketable skills.
. . .
Places to Work
EMPLOYERS: Typical employers and options in this field.
Motion picture & television studios, video makers
Advertising firms making commercials,
Printing and publishing companies
. . .
FINDING THE JOB: Animators can learn about jobs through schools, training programs, . . .
INDUSTRIES: Includes size, hiring practices, and employment outlook.
Computer Product Mfg.
Public Administration Cluster
Printing and Publishing
. . .
Bibliography
O*NET-SOC Codes and Titles, National O*NET Consortium, Version 4.0
27-1014.00.Multi-Media Artists/Animators
Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes. Third Edition, Gary D. Gottfredson and John L. Holland, PAR Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc., 1996. (AES)
Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U. S. Department of Labor, fourth edition, revised 1991. . . .
Printing and Graphics are the primary tools of commercial art. Printing and Graphics programs prepare people with skills such as offset printing, reproduction, type preparation . . .
Program Admission
A high school diploma or its equivalent is normally required for admission.
Typical Course Work
Course work varies with school, program length, and emphasis. Usually programs include all or most of the following:
Art History
Binding
Design
Graphic Photograph
. . .
Graduation Requirements
Requirements vary by specialty and length of program. See college catalogs for more information.
Things to Know
Many programs include the possibility for off-campus internships.
CA - Los Angeles & surrounding area, Pacific Coast
Comments
UCLA is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a Normal school in 1919, it later became the first branch of the University of California system. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Letters and Science; the Schools of Engineering and Applied Science, Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Public Policy and Social Research, and Theatre, Film, and Television; the Graduate School of Education and Information Science; and the Anderson School of Management. Its 419-acre campus is located in Westwood Village, within the corporate limits of Los Angeles. Campus architecture contains Tudor-Gothic, Italian Romanesque, and modernist styles.
School Features
Summer School
Four summer sessions, one of eight weeks, one of 10 weeks, and two of six weeks
Weekend College
No
Distance Learning
Yes
Study Abroad
Yes, in Australia, China, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Sweden, Thailand, and numerous other countries.
Honors Programs
Yes
Military Officer Training (ROTC)
Army, Navy, Air Force
Internet Access/Email (For All Students)
Email accounts
Library
Yes
Museums or Other Facilities
Art gallery, cultural history museum, sculpture garden, graphic arts center, study centers, research institutes.
Athletic Facility
Gymnasiums, basketball, handball, racquetball, tennis, and volleyball courts, tracks, athletics center, baseball, football, intramural, soccer, and softball fields, boathouse, stadiums, weight rooms, swimming pools
Public Transit On Campus
Yes
School Regulations
Restriction Of Cars On Campus
Yes
Enrollment
Total Enrollment
36,890
Undergraduate Students
25,001
* Women
54.6%
* Men
45.3%
* Full-Time
95.5%
* Part-Time
4.5%
* Out-Of-State
3%
* International
2.8%
Graduate Students
11,879
Student Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
Racial-Ethnic Background Of Undergrad./Faculty - Figures from student/faculty responses.
Undergraduates
* African American
4.3%
* Native Amer./Amer. Indian (Incl. Alaskan)
0.5%
* Asian American
29.8%
* Caucasian/White
33.9%
* Filipino
4.2%
* Hispanic American
13.9%
* Other/Multiracial
7.4%
* Not specified
5.3%
Faculty
1707
* Minority
349
* Full-time men
1311
* Full-time women
396
Fields Of Study - Courses and Programs, as well as their titles, can change often. Contact the school and review their current course schedule.
Freshman Admissions Requirements - There may be other requirements. Contact the school for details.
Items To Submit With Application
Test scores
Application Fee
$40, Waived for financial need
Written Essay
Important
High School Transcript
Very important
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 2.8 GPA required of in-state applicants; minimum 3.4 GPA required of out-of-state applicants. In-state applicants with minimum 3.3 GPA are eligible regardless of test scores.
Required Tests
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT and 3 SAT Subject Tests including writing, mathematics Level 1 or 2, and one test in one or the following areas: English literature, foreign language, science or social studies
* SAT Subject Test
Required
Interview
No
Off-Campus Interview
Not available
Campus Visit
Recommended
H.S. Course Units (Yrs.) Required
* College Prep/Academic Elective
3 yr.
* English/Composition & Literature
4 yr.
* Foreign Language
2 yr., 3 yr. recommended
* History
2 yr.
* Mathematics
3 yr.
* Science Total
2, 3 recommended
* Science Lab
2 yr., 3 yr. recommended
* Social Sciences/Studies
2 yr.
* U.S. History
2 yr.
* Academic Elective
2
* Total Units
15
Special Program Requirements
Portfolio for Art program, Aud
Additonal Admission Requirements
Scholarship requirement (GPA in subject areas and SAT 1 or ACT and SAT test scores)
Student Costs - Tuition is usually based on an academic year of 3 quarters or 2 semesters and can vary with the program. Fees are current but they can change often without notice, so check with the school.
Out-Of-State Tuition
$14,503 per year
Out-Of-State Tuition Based On
12 or more units per quarter
In-State Tuition
$3,429 per year
In-State Tuition Based On
12 or more units per quarter
Additional Fees
$272.27 approx.
Room And Board
$7,098-$10,046 per year
Other Expenses
$1,072 approx.-books/supplies
Housing
Housing Rules
Students may live on or off campus.
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
On-Campus Housing Options
Coed dorms, Student apartments, Married apartments, Cooperative housing, Off-campus housing.
Freshmen Living On Campus
95%
Financial Aid Available - Contact the school's financial aid office. Other types of financial aid may be available.
Athletic Scholarships
Yes
Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP)
Yes
Pell Grants
Yes
State Grants/Scholarships
Yes
Cal Grants
Yes
Supplemental Ed. Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Yes
Work-Study
Yes
Other Scholarships
Non-need-based, Need-based
Parental Loans For Undergrad. Students (PLUS)
Yes
Perkins Loans
Yes
Subsidized Stafford Loans
Yes
Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Yes
Financial Aid Application Procedures - You must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between January 1 and March 2. Also, see the EUREKA Financial Aid Guide or contact a school's Financial Aid office.
Required Form(s)
FAFSA/SAR
Application Deadline (Fall Term)
Mar 2
School FAFSA Number
001315
Financial Aid Office
* Contact Person
Ronald Johnson, Director of Financial Aid
Part-Time Jobs - Non-work-study job opportunities. See Financial Aid for work-study information.
Note-taking, Readers, Reading machines, Tape recorders, Videotaped classes, Extra time for tests
Intercollegiate Sports - (M-Men W-Women, $-Scholarships, I, II, III-NCAA Division)
Baseball
M$ , W$
Basketball
M$ , W$
Cross-country Running
M$ , W$
Curling
M$ , W$
Football
W$ I
Golf
M$ , W$
Gymnastics
W$ I
Soccer
M$ , W$
Softball
W$ I
Swimming
W$ I
Tennis
M$ , W$
Track & Field (Indoor)
M$ I, W$ I
Track & Field (Outdoor)
M$ I, W$ I
Track (Indoor)
M$ I, W$ I
Track (Outdoor)
M$ , W$
Volleyball
M$ , W$
Water Polo
M$ , W$
Student Activities
Student Government
Yes
Publications
Student newspaper, Yearbook
Performing Arts
Yes
Radio Station
Yes
Fraternities
27 on campus, 11% of male students join
Sororities
18 on campus, 9% of female students join
Other Activities
Baton twirling, Chess club, Drill team, Drum major/majorette, Marching band, Pep band, Team managers
Student Organizations
Religious Organizations
Campus Crusade for Christ, Maranatha Campus Ministries, Newman Club, Chabad House, Sri Chinmoy Meditation Society, Bible study groups, Bahai, Baptist, Christian Science, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and other religious groups
Minority Organizations
American Indian Student Association, Association of Chinese-Americans, Black Student Alliance, Black Entrepreneurs, MEChA, and Hawaiian and other minority student groups
Other Student Organizations
Academic, community service, dance, drama, musical, professional, and special-interest groups
