Career Path by Joseph Martinez https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath en-us 2016-12-14 19:25:58 UTC 2017-05-17 10:22:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png Digital Animation jmartinez192 https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/143712810 Education Path: a high school diploma or GED as well as a bachelor's degree in art at minimum is required for a  job in this industry. The college I plan to attend for a degree of this kind is the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor Branch). Requirements for admission to the program that can get me the necessary degree are an average ACT score of 29 and an average GPA of 3.7.


]]> 2016-12-14 19:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/143712810 -Experience Needed jmartinez192 https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144126651 1 year worth of experience for an entry level position and then 3 years for a Mid-Advanced position.]]> 2016-12-16 19:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144126651 -Training jmartinez192 https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144127376 Some employers require on the job training to help someone learn a company specific software.]]> 2016-12-16 19:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144127376 -Career Description jmartinez192 https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144128988 Animators are the ones that give life to the characters of a TV show, movie, or video game. They do this by using a multitude of animation and video editing programs. The end result is a masterpiece of characters and scenes moving about the screen acting out a well thought out and beautifully executed story and before you know it its over. In the end it has you begging for more. However a lot of what you're seeing is a few months, even up to a year, old. This is because every little movement, even the slightest little twitch of a finger or blink of the eyelids, takes time, the animators have to draw a new picture for every little movement. Then after the lineart is animated animators have to go back through each and every frame to add color to the drawings. Sometimes animators will even choose to spend the night at work to continue so they can reach their deadline. It's a difficult but very rewarding career path.]]> 2016-12-16 19:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144128988 -Key Skills jmartinez192 https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144130323
  • Proficient computer and Time management skills
  • Creative, Artistic  
  • ability to use animation and video editing software
    • ]]>     2016-12-16 19:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144130323     -Career path jmartinez192 https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144133746 Depending on what you wish to do will determine how many years of experience will be necessary. Entry level jobs require 1 year of experience meanwhile mid-level/advanced level jobs require 3 years of experience. ]]> 2016-12-16 20:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144133746 -Salary jmartinez192 https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144136511 Average starting salary: around $50,000 per year

    Average potential salary:upwards of $70,000 per year (salarys vary depending on what job is being done.)]]>     2016-12-16 20:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144136511     Citations jmartinez192 https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144376698
  • 'The Future of Animation Is... A Look into Industry Professional's Animated Crystal Balls" (Written by Robin Wilding - FEBRUARY 10, 2012) http://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/future-animation-look-industry-professionals-animated-crystal-balls
  • The University of Michigan college website "STAMPS" - http://stamps.umich.edu/

  • "Jobs in Animation: Average Salaries & Career Paths " (Written by Zeke - JANUARY, 16 2015) https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/jobs-animation-average-salaries-career-paths/

  • http://study.com/how_to_become_an_animator.html, "How to Become an Animator: Education and Career Roadmap" 
    • ]]>     2016-12-19 19:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144376698     -Career paths jmartinez192 https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144377223 Depending on what you like to do or what you are good at will affect which of the career paths you will choose to follow. If you're good at doing detailed drawings  but aren't very tech savvy then a job like storyboard animation would be something you should consider. On the other hand if you're very good with technology then something like 3d modeling could be good for you.]]> 2016-12-19 19:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144377223 -Future Prospects jmartinez192 https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144380736 The future of the animation industry is looking very bright not only is the technology used for animation constantly improving but the programs and the way animation is shown to the viewer and the quality is constantly improving as well. With things like VR and facial performance capturing things are becoming a lot more intriguing and cool.]]> 2016-12-19 19:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jmartinez192/careerpath/wish/144380736