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An Animator produces illustrated scenes using 2D or 3D techniques to tell a story or convey a message. You might be involved in planning and designing an animation sequence or you may set up frames and sequence images together. Animators use hand drawn pictures, digital images or 3D models to create their animations.
Animators need to be very creative and have an excellent imagination. You’ll need to be able to use a range of animation software and equipment and it’s important that you can collaborate with other animators in your team. You’ll need to be organised if you’re working to a deadline and you should be able to liaise with clients to meet their needs.
There are 9 courses available for people who want to become an Animator. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
Possible job outcomes:
The nationally recognised ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology qualifies you for work as an ICT support technician in Australia and abroad. It’s a comprehensive course that covers critical aspects of cyber security, networking and ICT industry best practices — while gaining intermediate skills in C#, SQL, XML, HTML, JSON and JavaScript. Enquire now for the full list of study units, vendor certifications, and your eligibility for subsidised training..
Average duration: 12 months.
Learn how to develop interactive games with the 10702NAT Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development. This fantastic qualification delivers a massive arsenal of coding skills and you’ll graduate ready to work in a large gaming studio. Your qualified course instructor will teach you how to work with game engines, graphics programming, AI programming, network programming, physics programming, and much more. You’ll also learn how to collaborate with artists and designers to make your games look awesome on a range of devices. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation competencies, and upcoming course dates in your area..
Average duration: 24 months.
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation) equips students with essential skills in storyboarding, video and sound design, and 3D modelling. It prepares individuals for diverse roles in animation, gaming, digital effects, film, television, and more. Graduates gain advanced technical and theoretical knowledge, enhancing their prospects as directors, editors, sound designers, and specialists in make-up, lighting, and content creation across various media environments. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media is an exciting qualification for the next generation of film makers and screen producers, as well as anyone wanting to advance their career in television, radio, film, or visual effects. Your studies begin with a sound introduction to the creative arts industry in Australia (and worldwide) — you’ll be developing ideas for later production work and building a solid creative practice. Choose specialisation electives to support your career aspirations: animation and visual effects, film and TV production, general media skills. Enquire now for the list of elective choices, career outcomes, and the availability of enrolment slots..
Animation and visual effects is an exciting new screen media career and the CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) is your entry point. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work effectively in the creative arts industry and gives you the opportunity to work with the latest 2D and 3D animation technologies. The course covers: creating advanced 3D models, creating digital visual effects, producing innovative video art, refining your illustrative work, creating storyboards, authoring interactive media, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, screen media career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you. .
In Australia, a full time Animator generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen a strong increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 2,100 people working as an Animator in Australia compared to 1,800 five years ago. Animators may find work in larger towns and cities where media productions are based.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as an Animator, you could enrol in a Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies. This course will show you how to develop and use digital media technologies and create 2D digital animations. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games or a Diploma of Screen and Media.
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Here are some potential career pathways within animation. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Animation
Animator
$1,150 weekly pay
Junior Animator
$960 weekly pay
Junior Concept Artist
$1,000 weekly pay
Junior Storyboard Artist
2D Animator
$1,250 weekly pay
2D Designer
3D Animator
3D Artist
3D Designer
3D Modeller
3D Visualiser
Character Designer
$1,635 weekly pay
Concept Artist
Digital Animator
Digital Artist
Motion Designer
Motion Graphics Designer
VFX Artist
$1,605 weekly pay
VFX Designer
Visual Effects Artist
$1,606 weekly pay
Storyboard Artist
$2,273 weekly pay
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