Employment outlook for animators continues to grow
Vancouver, BC - May 20, 2010 - The employment outlook for animators is expected to remain steady in the near future, according to Service Canada. For instance, in 2004, the number of people employed in this career increased eight percent (from 1997 levels) to 113,000 people. Better yet, the hourly wage of people pursuing this career is above the national Canadian average.
A career in the 3D animation modeling and design industry involves using both artistic and technical skills. When conducting this kind of work, your main goal will be to convert your innovative ideas into effective imagery. Successful animators are creative people who have the ability to learn new animation software programs with relative ease.
While you can work as a 3D animator for movies and films, you can also pursue a successful animation career other areas as well. Some of these options include creating websites, interactive online ads, and video games. People who graduate from these types of programs can find employment at animation companies, TV production firms, advertising firms, and web design companies. Some of the more specific job descriptions can include technical artist, 3D modeler, production designer, and character modeler.
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