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A Digital Animator uses a range of technologies to produce animated scenes for use in various media. Your animations may be used online or for television or film productions. Digital Animators may prepare a message such as in an advertisement or tell a story such as an illustrated movie. You may be involved in all stages of the production process from discussing ideas and creating storyboards to preparing animation sequences and editing the finished product.
Digital Animators need to be able to work with a larger production team and should be able to follow directions and communicate well with both colleagues and clients. It’s important that you are skilled in a range of digital software and can work to meet deadlines. Digital Animators need to have an excellent visual imagination and should be able to come up with creative and unique ideas.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Digital Animator.
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Want to learn how to design games and cool 3D characters? The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design) delivers the programming and design skills you need. This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing ICT knowledge, teaching you how to originate and develop your gaming ideas into complex 3D characters and animated sequences. The course covers: working in the 3D games environment, animating 3D characters, producing digital animation sequences, managing technical art and rigging in 3D animations, designing for clients, working in an ICT team environment, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, gaming design career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media is an exciting qualification for the next generation of film makers and screen producers, as well as anyone wanting to advance their career in television, radio, film, or visual effects. Your studies begin with a sound introduction to the creative arts industry in Australia (and worldwide) — you’ll be developing ideas for later production work and building a solid creative practice. Choose specialisation electives to support your career aspirations: animation and visual effects, film and TV production, general media skills. Enquire now for the list of elective choices, career outcomes, and the availability of enrolment slots..
The nationally recognised ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology qualifies you for work as an ICT support technician in Australia and abroad. It’s a comprehensive course that covers critical aspects of cyber security, networking and ICT industry best practices — while gaining intermediate skills in C#, SQL, XML, HTML, JSON and JavaScript. Enquire now for the full list of study units, vendor certifications, and your eligibility for subsidised training..
In Australia, a full time Digital Animator 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.
There has been strong employment growth in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 2,100 people working as an animator in Australia and many of them specialise as a Digital Animator. Digital Animators may find work in larger towns and cities where media productions are based.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies is an excellent qualification if you’re interested in a career as a Digital Animator. This course looks at creating 2D digital animations and developing and using digital media technologies. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Information Technology, a Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games or a Diploma of Screen and Media.
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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
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
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