Animation

Overview

Animation is the process of displaying still images in a rapid sequence to create the illusion of movement. Animators use their knowledge of the way characters and objects move to make them believable, and show emotion to tell a story.

Job Titles

Animator, Modellor, 2D Artist, 3D Artist, Pre-Viz Artist, Storyboard Artist, Technical Artist, Hair and Groom Artist and Rigging Artist to name a few.

Annual Salary Range

£22,000 - £50,000.

What do local employers look for?

Knowledge of relevant animation fundamentals, Self Learner, Good Communicator, Passion and Problem Solver.

Local Educational Providers

Staffordshire University

Stoke-on-Trent College

Stoke 6th Form College

South Staffordshire College

Local Employers

Carse & Waterman Productions

Reels in Motion

iCreation

Tentacle Media

Games Design

Overview

Animation is the process of displaying still images in a rapid sequence to create the illusion of movement. Animators use their knowledge of the way characters and objects move to make them believable, and show emotion to tell a story.

Job Titles

Animator, Modellor, 2D Artist, 3D Artist, Pre-Viz Artist, Storyboard Artist, Technical Artist, Hair and Groom Artist and Rigging Artist to name a few.

Annual Salary Range

£22,000 - £50,000.

What do local employers look for?

Knowledge of relevant animation fundamentals, Self Learner, Good Communicator, Passion and Problem Solver.

Local Educational Providers

Staffordshire University

Stoke-on-Trent College

Stoke 6th Form College

South Staffordshire College

Local Employers

Carse & Waterman Productions

Reels in Motion

iCreation

Tentacle Media

Career Pathways

Scroll down to view various career pathways and options within the createch industry.

Digital Art

Overview

Animation is the process of displaying still images in a rapid sequence to create the illusion of movement. Animators use their knowledge of the way characters and objects move to make them believable, and show emotion to tell a story.

Job Titles

Animator, Modellor, 2D Artist, 3D Artist, Pre-Viz Artist, Storyboard Artist, Technical Artist, Hair and Groom Artist and Rigging Artist to name a few.

Annual Salary Range

£22,000 - £50,000.

What do local employers look for?

Knowledge of relevant animation fundamentals, Self Learner, Good Communicator, Passion and Problem Solver.

Local Educational Providers

Staffordshire University

Stoke-on-Trent College

Stoke 6th Form College

South Staffordshire College

Local Employers

Carse & Waterman Productions

Reels in Motion

iCreation

Tentacle Media

Filmmaking

Overview

Animation is the process of displaying still images in a rapid sequence to create the illusion of movement. Animators use their knowledge of the way characters and objects move to make them believable, and show emotion to tell a story.

Job Titles

Animator, Modellor, 2D Artist, 3D Artist, Pre-Viz Artist, Storyboard Artist, Technical Artist, Hair and Groom Artist and Rigging Artist to name a few.

Annual Salary Range

£22,000 - £50,000.

What do local employers look for?

Knowledge of relevant animation fundamentals, Self Learner, Good Communicator, Passion and Problem Solver.

Local Educational Providers

Staffordshire University

Stoke-on-Trent College

Stoke 6th Form College

South Staffordshire College

Local Employers

Carse & Waterman Productions

Reels in Motion

iCreation

Tentacle Media