Multimedia Artists and Animators
Did You Know:
- About 60 percent of artists and related workers are self-employed.
- Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability.
- Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design.
- Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling art.
Industry Areas
- Motion Picture and Video Industries
- Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.
- Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
- Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
Overall Kind of Work
Artists create art to communicate ideas, thoughts or feelings. They use a variety of methods-painting, sculpting or illustration – and an assortment of materials, including oils, watercolors, acry...
Work Environment
Military
Graphic designers and illustrators usually work in offices on land or aboard ships.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
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Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
347 Multimedia Artists and Animators in the military
Service Branches
Graphic Designers and Illustrators work in the following services:
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