ANIMATION, MULTIMEDIA ARTIST

PART 1

WHAT KIND OF DUTIES DO THEY HAVE?

• They develop story boards so they can map out animation
• They design movies, video games etc.

WHO DO THE EMPLOYEES TYPICALLY WORK FOR?

• Movie directors
• Video game creators
• Etc.

WHAT TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT DO THEY WORK WITH?

• Code
• Computer software

WHAT KIND OF ENVIRONMENT DO THEY WORK IN?

• They have to work long hours sitting in a desk
• They have an average 50 hour work week

PART 2

WHAT KIND OF COLLEGE DEGREE IS NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER?

• It would be helpful if you had a bachelors degree
• 4 years

WHAT SORTS OF CLASSES SHOULD BE TAKEN IN HIGHSCHOOL?

• Drawing
• Animation
• Film
• Computer science

WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT QUALITIES NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER?

• Artistic talent
• Computer skills
• People skills
• Physical stamina

WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT QUALITIES NEEDED FOR THIS CAREER?

PART 3

What is the average starting salary?
The average starting salary is $33,840

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SALARY?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE TOP SALARY?

PART 4

APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAREER?

How is the job outlook for this career going to change between 2010 and 2020?

How is the job outlook for this career going to change between 2010 and 2020?

WHAT MAKES THIS CAREER LOOK POSITIVE/NEGATIVE?

PART 5

QUESTION 1

WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST ENJOYABLE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

QUESTION 2

Could you describe a typical work day for me?

Well we start off by getting to work with our drawings and animations. We also map out animations and design video game graphics.

QUESTION 3

Can you recommend any courses I should take before proceeding further with my job search?

Um I'd suggest you take a computer class because you have to be pretty good with technology and technological terms to understand the stuff you'll be doing.

QUESTION 4

Are there any negatives to your job?

Well we have to work long hard hours sitting in a desk that's probably the only thing that stinks a little

QUESTION 5

How many hours do you work in a typical week?

I work about 50 hours a week more or less.

QUESTION 6

What season of the year is toughest for you?

I'd have to say winter because it makes me want to just lie around and do nothing.

QUESTION 7

Why did you decide to work in this field?

I've decided to work in this field because I fantasied about animation when I was younger.

THE END

MY FAVORITE ANIMATED PROJECTS

MY LITTLE PONY

GORILLAZ

DISNEY

All the pictures came from either haiku deck or my drawings

-Andraya Rosario