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Multimedia Artist and/or Animator
Do I need to go back to school?
Yes, you'll need a bachelor's degree
How much money could I make?
$70,530 was the average salary in 2017
What's the demand like for this job?
Growing as fast as average from 2016 to 2026
On-the-job training? No
Multimedia artists and animators work to create visual
effects for TV, movies, video games, and other media.
ey usually choose one specific discipline in which to
work. ey may work for corporations in offices, or for
themselves from home.
As a multimedia artist or animator, I would spend my
days doing things like:
• Using computer programs and illustrations to create
graphics and animation
• Working with a team of animators and artists to create a
movie, game, or visual effect
• Researching upcoming projects to help create realistic
designs or animations
• Developing storyboards that map out key scenes in
animations
• Editing animations and effects on the basis of feedback
from directors, colleagues, designers, or clients
• Meeting with clients, other animators, games designers,
directors, and other staff (which may include actors) to
review deadlines and development timelines
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, Multimedia Artists and
Animators, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/multimedia-
artists-and-animators.htm
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