If you’ve always been fascinated with video games and have a knack for creating art, you may be considering a career in animation. This exciting field continues to evolve every day and is in high demand by employers in the motion picture and gaming industry. In this article, we discuss the many activities of an animator,  qualifications, career opportunities  as well as the steps to become a successful animator.

Animators are multimedia artists who design and draw a series of images to create movement, often with advanced animation software and computers. They create a variety of animations, from the traditional hand-drawn to the digital two-dimensional and three-dimensional art recognized in video games, television commercials, motion pictures, websites and other digital platforms. Many specialize in motion graphics and stop-motion films.

Educational qualifications for an animator

To get started in this field, you could opt between a graduate degree and diploma programme in animation, which are offered by Animation institutions across the country. Minimum eligibility requirement for any of these courses is the 10+2 or its equivalent.

You may even opt for short-term (one to six months) certificate programes offered by many private institutions to add skills in specific domains like visual effects (VFX) specialization, digital composting, video editing or after effects.

Career prospects

As a graduate or postgraduate with a degree/diploma in animation, you can work as a part of creative teams of television channels, production houses, multimedia agencies, advertising agencies, Web design and graphic design firms, mobile application firms and gaming companies. Many animators also opt to work independently and freelance for various projects.

There are various specializations within the animation field itself. You could work as a character designer, compositor, key frame animator, paint artist, 3-D modeler, Lighting artist, Texturing artist,layout artist and many more. Higher roles like those of animation director, creative director and art director can open up as you gain experience.

How to become a Successful animator?

A career in animation begins with a love for artistic expression, especially in a multimedia capacity. Before you take the necessary steps to earn an education in this field, consider your overall career goals and take time to research the various options available to you. Ask yourself why you want to become an animator and think about what tasks you see yourself doing as one. Here are the steps you’ll need to take to become a successful animator:

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