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“Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 15 Sept. 2021, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/. 

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“Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 15 Sept. 2021, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/. 

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The distance from Tazewell to Middle Tennessee State University is around 363.69 miles. it would take around five and a half hours to get there

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The distance from Tazewell to Middle Tennessee State University is around 363.69 miles. it would take around five and a half hours to get there

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https://distancecalculator.globefeed.com/US_Distance_Result.asp?state=TN&vr=apes&fromplace=tazewell,va,%2024651,Tennessee,%20US&toplace=Murfreesboro,%20TN,%2037130,%20USA,Tennessee,%20US

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Short- go into graphic design
Long- going into animation

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The 2021-22 FAFSA income information is based on prior-prior year (2019) income, which eliminates the need to estimate tax information.
On the FAFSA, enter the MTSU school code of 003510 so that we get the results.
If eligible, you (and parents / spouse as applicable) are strongly encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to import your 2019 IRS tax information into the FAFSA. Doing so will reduce the chance that MTSU will be required to verify the accuracy of your information.
The 2021-22 MTSU FAFSA filing priority date is February 1, 2021 to be considered for maximum financial aid assistance. However, you should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible beginning October 1, 2020.

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In-state $8,080; Out-of-state $24,808

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3.0 GPA, OR. Minimum composite ACT score of 22 OR minimum SAT total score of 1100 (Evidence-Based Reading/Writing & Math) Minimum 2.7 GPA plus ACT score of 19 OR SAT score of 990 (Evidence-Based Reading/Writing & Math)

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My employment goals are to find a job that I'm good at and that is reasonable to my skill set

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My employment goals are to find a job that I'm good at and that is reasonable to my skill set

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Aid includes grants and scholarships from the institution, state, and federal government

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Aid includes grants and scholarships from the institution, state, and federal government

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Average annual in-state cost

Before aid After aid

$23,518                       $12,712

Source: US Dept of Education (IPEDS) · Learn more

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18,000

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Summary

Video transcript available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-rvPATE0vs.

Quick Facts: Special Effects Artists and Animators
2020 Median Pay

$77,700 per year
$37.36 per hour

Special effects artists and animators create images that appear to move and visual effects for various forms of media and entertainment.

Many artists and animators work in offices; others work from home.

Most special effects artists and animators need a bachelor's degree in computer graphics, art, or a related field to develop both an impressive portfolio of work and the strong technical skills that many employers prefer.

The median annual wage for special effects artists and animators was $77,700 in May 2020.

Employment of special effects artists and animators is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 7,800 openings for special effects artists and animators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for special effects artists and animators.

Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of special effects artists and animators with similar occupations.

Learn more about special effects artists and animators by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.

What Special Effects Artists and Animators Do About this section

Special effects artists and animators create two- and three-dimensional models, images that appear to move, and visual effects for television, movies, video games, and other forms of media.

Duties

Special effects artists and animators typically do the following:

Use computer programs and illustrations to create graphics and animation (images that appear to move)

Work with a team of animators and artists to create a movie, game, or visual effect

Research upcoming projects to help create realistic designs or animation

Edit animation and effects on the basis of feedback from directors, other animators, game designers, or clients

Meet with clients, other animators, games designers, directors, and other staff (which may include actors) to review deadlines and development timelines

Special effects artists and animators often work in a specific medium. Some focus on creating animated movies or video games. Others create visual effects for movies and television shows. Creating computer-generated images (known as CGI) may include taking images of an actor's movements and then animating them into three-dimensional characters. Other animators design scenery or backgrounds for locations.

Artists and animators can further specialize within these fields. Within animated movies and video games, artists often specialize in characters or in scenery and background design. Video game artists may focus on level design: creating the look, feel, and layout for the levels of a video game.

Animators work in teams to develop a movie, a visual effect, or an electronic game. Each animator works on a portion of the project, and then the pieces are put together to create one cohesive animation.

Some special effects artists and animators create their work primarily by using computer software or by writing their own computer code. Many animation companies have their own computer animation software that artists must learn to use. Video game designers also work in a variety of platforms, including mobile gaming and online social networks.

Other artists and animators prefer to work by drawing and painting by hand and then translating the resulting images into computer programs. Some special effects artists use storyboards or "animatics," which look like a comic strip, to help visualize the final product during the design process.

Many special effects artists and animators put their creative work on the Internet. If the images become popular, these artists can gain more recognition, which may lead to future employment or freelance work.

Special effects artists and animators held about 62,400 jobs in 2020. The largest employers of special effects artists and animators were as follows:

Self-employed workers

59%

Motion picture and video industries

11

Software publishers

9

Computer systems design and related services

4

Advertising, public relations, and related services

3

Many artists and animators work in offices; others work from home.

Work Schedules

Most special effects artists and animators work a regular schedule; however, when deadlines are approaching, they may need to work nights and weekends.

How to Become a Special Effects Artist or Animator About this section

Most special effects artists and animators need a bachelor's degree in computer graphics, art, or a related field to develop both an impressive portfolio of work and the strong technical skills that many employers prefer.

Education

Employers typically require a bachelor's degree, and they look for workers who have a good portfolio and strong technical skills. Special effects artists and animators typically have a bachelor's degree in fine arts, computer graphics, animation, or a related field. Programs in computer graphics often include courses in computer science in addition to art courses.

Bachelor's degree programs in art include courses in painting, drawing, and sculpture. Degrees in animation often require classes in drawing, animation, and film. Many schools have specialized degrees in topics such as interactive media or game design.

Advancement

Special effects artists and animators who show strong teamwork and time-management skills can advance to supervisory positions, where they are responsible for one aspect of a visual effects team. Some artists might advance to leadership or directorial positions, such as an art director or producer or director.

Other Experience

Skills in graphics and animation can be honed through self-study. Special effects artists and animators can develop these skills to enhance their portfolios, which may make it easier to find job opportunities.

Important Qualities

Artistic talent. Animators and artists should have artistic ability and a good understanding of color, texture, and light. However, they may be able to compensate for artistic shortcomings with better technical skills.

Communication skills. Special effects artists and animators need to work as part of a team and respond well to criticism and feedback.

Computer skills. Many special effects artists and animators use computer programs or write programming code to do most of their work.

Creativity. Artists and animators must be able to think creatively to develop original ideas and make them come to life.

Time-management skills. The workdays required by most studio and game design companies can be long, particularly when there are tight deadlines. Artists and animators need to be able to manage their time effectively when a deadline approaches.

Median annual wages, May 2020

The median annual wage for special effects artists and animators was $77,700 in May 2020. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,390, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $142,750.

In May 2020, the median annual wages for special effects artists and animators in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Motion picture and video industries

$92,250

Software publishers

82,330

Advertising, public relations, and related services

73,820

Computer systems design and related services

69,200

Most special effects artists and animators work a regular full-time schedule; however, when deadlines are approaching, they may need to work nights and weekends.

Employment of special effects artists and animators is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 7,800 openings for special effects artists and animators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Employment

Much of the projected employment growth in this occupation is due to recovery from the COVID-19 recession that began in 2020 and is likely to occur early in the decade.

Projected growth will be due to increased demand for animation and visual effects in video games, movies, and television.

Consumers will continue to demand more realistic video games, movie and television special effects, and three-dimensional movies. This will create demand for newer computer hardware, which will enhance the complexity of animation and visual effects. Additional special effects artists and animators will be required to meet this increased demand.

Further, an increased demand for computer graphics for mobile devices, such as smart phones, will lead to more job opportunities. Special effects artists will be needed to create animation for games and applications for mobile devices.

Occupational Title

SOC Code

Employment, 2020

Projected Employment, 2030

Change, 2020-30

Employment by Industry

Percent

Numeric

Special effects artists and animators

27-1014

62,400

72,300

16

9,900
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Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)

The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OEWS data maps for employment and wages by state and area.

Projections Central

Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.com. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state's websites where these data may be retrieved.

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For information about accredited schools of art and design, visit
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
For more information about careers in video game design, visit
Game Career Guide
O*NET
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Use computer programs and illustrations to create graphics and animation (images that appear to move)
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Meet with clients, other animators, games designers, directors, and other staff (which may include actors) to review deadlines and development timelines

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