Animator or Visual Effects Artist
OSCA 242331
2,500
19.9%
26.1%
34 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Animator or Visual Effects Artist is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
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About this career
Designs and creates visual effects or animated content to conceptualise or enhance characters, scenes, backgrounds and other elements for film, television video games or other media.
What they typically do
- Collaborates with directors, producers or other team members to understand the visual effects or animation requirements for a production
- Designs and creates visual effects, 2D or 3D animated elements, storyboards, frames, sequences and environments using digital art software
- Integrates visual effects and animated sequences with live-action footage or digital environments
- Troubleshoots and problem solves technical or creative issues that arise during the process of creating or integrating visual effects or animation
- May develop a sequence of key frames and character movements, providing a comprehensive visual script
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Animator or Visual Effects Artist.
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