One of the most promising fields in entertainment, no matter which direction the economy is headed, is Computer Animation.
Far beyond the simple animation of Steamboat Willie in 1928, movies like Toy Story, Bugs, Shrek, Star Wars, Beowulf and Final Fantasy are on the cutting edge of technology. Setting box office records and earning multimillion dollar profits is all the proof Hollywood needs to create high profile studios and companies dedicated to churning out talking cars, bees, robots and ogres with Scottish accents.
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Most of the Washington animation schools below offer programs geared to computer animation and associated technologies. Programs are practical and will prepare you not for theory, but real-world jobs. Ask particular programs how they help you to develop your portfolio, the key to any studio even considering you for an entry level position. Make use of the free information each school provides to examine their AA, BA, online courses and certificate programs in animation and related fields. Entering this field generally requires a 4 year degree in some related field.
High quality programs can be found not only at universities, but community colleges, and adult education centers. The choice is yours. Schools specialize within different areas of animation. It is important to be sure your school will offer the field you enjoy the most.
Interested in averaging $47K to + $60K a year per year as an animator? An average annual salary for animation director with 10 years of experience is $85K. Again, these are averages. Your salary will depend on experience, education, type of work, company, and location.
Animation Career Zone - Computer animation is a high tech career best suited for those with a high level of technical knowledge combined with a love of art.
