Job description.
Involves making motion pictures and animations for the television, Internet, and video game industries. It also uses computer-generated imagery (CGI). Computer Animators work with computers to make their ideas come to life.
List and explain necessary skills required to perform the duties of this career.
Technical skills-Texture development, shading, motion capture, math, and physics.
Teamwork skills-Need to get along with others and work on a deadline. Needs to be able to help the team run efficiently by sharing information.
Creative skills-Need to be able to draw, use color theory, use the principles of movement, and use storytelling.
Artistic ability, Familiarization with computer programs, and creativity
Identify educational requirements to obtain a job at entry level.
Must take art and communication courses. Also must take general education courses in math, English, sociology, history, government, chemistry, physics, biology, phycology, economics, music, astronomy, and anthropology. Must have knowledge with animation programs and artistic design.
Describe any opportunity for growth within the career.
Can become involved with web sites, video games, TV special effects, cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and other technology.
Identify public and/or private settings that provide employment.
Office settings on a computer or meeting with clients or colleagues working on the same project.
Identify the starting salary as well as the maximum pay for the career.
Starting salary is $40,000 and maximum pay is $100,000 per year.$60,000
Identify jobs you can do in high school/collage that might build the skills needed for this career.
PIAG
Job description.
Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia. To educate the public about the importance of printing.
Documentary Photographer
Job description.
A popular form of photography used to capture significant and historical events, such as wars and poverty, as opposed to the beauty of nature or fantasy.
Advertising Photography.
Job description.
An advertising photographer is someone who takes pictures of various subjects, products, and other images for promotional materials.
List and explain necessary skills required to perform the duties of this career.
Need to know knowledge in other forms of photography.
Identify the starting salary as well as the maximum pay for the career.
Starting salary is $35,000.
Editorial Photography
Job description.
Take pictures for magazines that aren't ads. The images taken by this photographer usually are used to accompany an article.
Fashion Photography
Job description.
A genre of photography devoted to display clothing.
Photo Journalism
Job description.
They take pictures that tell stories.
List and explain necessary skills required to perform the duties of this career.
Usage of cameras, familiar with all kinds of ways to make pictures.
Sports photography
Job description.
Take pictures involving sporting events.
Identify the starting salary as well as the maximum pay for the career.
$24,000 to $45,000 per year.
PPA
Job description.
Professional Photographers of America.
APA
Job description.
American Photographic Artist. Dedicated to the success of fellow photographers.
NAPP
Job description.
National Association of Photoshop Users.
Identify educational requirements to obtain a job at entry level.
Need a bachelors degree.
NPPA
Job description.
National Press Photographers Association. It represents and protects photojournalists in the field.
Copywriter
Job description.
The people who write the text for the advertisement.
Freelance
Job description.
When you work for yourself vs the company. You have got to do all the work. Get clients on your own. You are going to have the same skills as someone who is in a company.
GAG
Job description.
Graphic Art Guide. The mission of the graphic artist guide is to promote and protect the social, economic, and professional interest of its members.
Copywriter
Job description.
The people who write the text for the advertisement.
Freelance
Job description.
When you work for yourself vs the company. You have got to do all the work. Get clients on your own. You are going to have the same skills as someone who is in a company.
GAG
Job description.
Graphic Art Guide. The mission of the graphic artist guide is to promote and protect the social, economic, and professional interest of its members.
