Animator

What does an animator do?

From video games and anime, to Pixar and Disney movies – animations are everywhere and animation makers are the artists behind these creations. Using a series of images (known as frames) they create the illusion of movement. Working with hand-drawings, specialist animation software, or models and puppets; the methods used by an Animator will depend on their field. As an Animator you could create special effects for a movie, develop characters for TV shows, design a fantasy world for a video game, work with advertising agencies on ad campaigns, or help design websites – all of which you could do working within an organisation or as a contracted freelancer.

Is a career as an animator right for me?

If you’re highly creative, project-orientated and have a strong drive to succeed, then an Animator job or career as an illustrator could be for you. Other desirable key skills and attributes of an animation maker include:  

• an eye for design and movement 
• attention to detail
• strong competencies in drawing 
• aptitude for working with computers and learning new software 
• excellent time-management. 

How to become an animator

Every journey to study is individual and there are several paths you can take to reach your goals as an animation creator. At UniSQ, we offer the following degrees in the area of animation: