Career Opportunities in Animation

Book excerpt: Fueled by the worldwide explosion of film and television productions, new and original animated films, the fields of animation and special effects, video games, and e-learning are all expected to grow. This is in addition to the phenomenal widespread growth of industries such as television advertising, digital media, and science and technology. There has never been a better time to start or advance a career in animation. Career Opportunities in Animation describes 60 careers in animation, including Art director Character designer Effects animator Flash animator Layout artist/scene planner Storyboard artist Throughout this helpful career guide, the reader will find a quick-reference Career Profile for each job summarizing its notable features, a Career Ladder illustrating frequent routes to and from the position described, and a comprehensive text pointing out special skills, education, training, and relevant associations. Appendixes include educational and training programs, professional unions and associations, government agencies, and internet resources. Book jacket.