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A Digital Artist creates video and pictorial content for use in online media. You might plan material and work with a small crew to produce it. Digital Artists might coordinate film shoots, carry out editing and perform post-production work. Your work might focus on a particular subject or you might cover a range of topics.
Digital Artists should have strong technical skills and be comfortable using a range of digital platforms. You’ll need to be creative and able to come up with unique and innovative ideas. Digital Artists should be aware of current trends and up to date with current affairs. It’s important you can manage your time and meet deadlines when required.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Digital Artist.
Possible job outcomes:
The Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) is tailored for students who have shown significant ability at the undergraduate level, allowing them to enhance their practical skills and theoretical knowledge to a higher degree. This course is ideal for those seeking to deepen their expertise in visual arts, focusing on advanced development in both practice and understanding of the field. .
Average duration: 12 months.
The Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) offers an integrated approach to enhance art-making practices, covering methodologies like painting, drawing, and digital art. Students will deeply understand fine art history and theory, critique artworks, and engage in rigorous analytical thinking about art. Interaction with arts professionals, exhibition visits, and writing reviews further enrich the experience. .
Average duration: 3 years.
Learn how to produce innovative video content with the CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Video Production). This nationally recognised qualification is perfect for camera operators, film editors, and digital artists. Your studies begin with a holistic introduction to the creative media industries in Australia, learning to work safely on-the-job and developing your own personal work priorities. You’ll then gain technical skills in video production: shooting material for screen production, preparing video assets, editing video and audio content, producing digital images, planning program content, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, available study units, and the latest course openings..
Average duration: 24 months.
In Australia, a full time Digital Artist 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 experienced a strong increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 16,800 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Digital Artist. Digital Artists may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Digital Artist, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Video Production). This course will develop your technical skills in video production and cover topics including shooting material for screen production, preparing video assets, editing video and audio content, producing digital images and planning program content.
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Here are some potential career pathways within animation and video editing. 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
2D Rigger
3D Animator
3D Artist
3D Designer
3D Modeller
3D Visualiser
Concept Artist
Digital Animator
Digital Artist
Motion Designer
Motion Graphics Designer
VFX Designer
Video Editing
Junior Video Editor
Multimedia Designer
Video Editor
Visual Designer
Learn more about Digital Artist courses in your area.