Careers in Illustration & Animation

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In recent years, animation has become more popular than ever, including the wide array of cartoons for both children and adults, the continued popularity of anime, and the technical wizardry of computer-generated animations from studios such as Pixar and Illumination. Those looking to enter this field have many career options from which to choose, including the animation itself, as well as script-writing, directing, voice-acting, marketing, and tie-in product development.

The types of careers related to illustration and animation are incredibly wide-ranging, from the obvious, like artist, to the not-so-obvious, like materials engineer. Careers in Illustration & Animation offers insight into what it’s like to work directly with illustrating and animating new creative works as well as working in adjacent positions that help realize those end-products and works of art. If you are interested in how to turn your passion for artistry, creativity, design, and related disciplines into a fulfilling career, this book is for you.

Careers in Illustration & Animation details 29 Profiles in related occupations, including:

• Actor
• Art Director
• Craft and Fine Artis
• Computer Programmer
• Desktop Publisher
• Industrial Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Web Developer

Interesting enhancements, like “A Day in the Life of…”, and several charts and tables, add depth to the discussion. A highlight of many chapters is the Conversation With—a comprehensive interview with a professional in a related job. This section offers insight into specific areas of this career path from Actors to Fashion Designers and Writers.

Each chapter begins with a Snapshot of the occupation that includes median pay, job outlook, typical education requirements, working conditions, and recommended areas of interest. This is followed by these major categories:

• Career Overview includes a description of the career in terms of its: duties, examples of titles of positions in that specific career, work environment and work schedules.
• How to Become… explains how to begin and grow a career within a specific career profile by describing important qualities, education, licenses and certifications, and advancement opportunities.
• Similar Occupations lists specific jobs that are related in some way to the entrepreneurial career profiled.
• Job Outlook and Job Prospects describe current and anticipated rate of growth for a specific career and compares to other jobs in the area.

In addition, each profile provides important qualities for the job, specific and general job requirements, anticipated rates of growth, and why. Also included is a list of related occupations, both in the public and private sectors, and a list of resources for more information, with profession-specific associations and certifying bodies.

Careers in Illustration & Animation provides detailed and need-to-know information on various careers in the highly technical but entertaining world of creating animated shows and features. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, and Conversations with Real Professionals, as well as contacts for more information.

This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.

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This single comprehensive guidebook provides students that are passionate about the illustration & animation industry with the necessary insight into the wide array of diverse and dynamic options available to them. The book offers guidance regarding what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, and more. Careers in Illustration & Animation is specifically designed for a high school and undergraduate audience and is edited to align with secondary or high school curriculum standards.