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and begin to answer these questions...
Step 1: Self-assessment - Who Am I?
- True Colors: Simple, insightful, and based on personality characteristics. Useful for the whole family as a communications builder.
- MicroSkills: Helps discover natural abilities and skills and how they can be used in the world or work. Sample MicroSkills Results
Sample MicroSkills Results
Skills Selection Summary
These are the skills you selected.Very Satisfying:Dependability
Integrity
Emotional Control
Precision
ServingModerately Satisfying:Alertness
Using Facts
Using Experience
Investigating
Analyzing
Synthesizing
Treating
Cooperating
Understanding
NegotiatingSomewhat Satisfying:Efficiency
Attending to Details
Following Procedures
Verifying
Record Keeping
Rapid Reaction
Stamina
Strength
Operating
Adjusting
Numerical Reasoning
Reading
Questioning
Explaining
Visualizing
Sound Discrimination
Color Discrimination
Shape Discrimination
Persuading
ConfrontingOccupation Ratings
This rated list of Occupations is based on your MicroSkills responses. A rating of 30 or above is a good match.
View - Occ-U-Sort: A "reality check" that reflects labor market requirements. Where expectations meet the realities of the world of work!
Step 2: Information Gathering - Where Am I Going?
- Occupations: Over 2500 titles with clearly written and detailed descriptions. Sample Career Description
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Animators
Also called: Computer AnimatorsDuties and Responsibilities
Animators create moving images and special effects for feature films, television commercials, short features, computer games, Internet applications, and videos. They use computers and specialized software to create . . .Tasks include: They may draw and paint some images by hand. They may prepare successive drawings of special effects. . .
Holland Codes: Artistic, Enterprising, Social
Personal Characteristics
Personal characteristics will aid you in being successful. These abilities may be natural and can be improved by using them.High ability to:
- come up with lots of original and clever ideas
- turn ideas into quality drawings
Ability to:
- imagine how something will look after it is moved around
- listen and understand spoken information
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Work Environment and Physical Demands
These are the physical activities and demands required during a typical workday. These occupations often can be performed by those with disabilities when provided with appropriate adaptations.- Workers are assigned to a production unit.
- Work is performed in a studio or office that is well-lighted and ventilated.
- . . .
Related Occupation(s)
National Pay and Outlook
NATIONAL PAY: Pay varies widely and depends on experience, specific job duties, geographic location, and the reputation of the Animator.Latest Monthly Wage Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics SOC Occupation Entry
PayAverage
PayTop
PayMulti-Media Artists & Animators $2,552 $5,084 $8,171 & up NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK: Job availability for any occupation can change with national and global economics. . .The future demand for animators is expected to be strong. Currently, there is a high demand for skilled applicants. . .
Latest Employment Projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics SOC Occupation Expected
Growth RateEstimated
Jobs in
2006Expected
Jobs in
2016Openings
due to
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ReplacementsExpected
Job Openings
per YearMulti-Media Artists & Animators Much faster than average (25% or more) 87,296 109,845 22,549 20,410 4,296 Salary CalculatorUse this calculator to find the most recent salary information for a selected occupation in any US Metropolitan Area.International Pay and Outlook
Canadian pay and outlook information for many occupations can be found at the Canadian Job Futures web site: www.jobfutures.ca
Wage information can be found for some countries and occupations at the Bureau of Labor Statistics Foreign Labor Statistics web site: www.bls.gov/fls/home.htm
Most overseas jobs require a college degree, work experience, and specific skills. For further information on . . .
Benefits
Benefits may vary depending on type and size of employer and whether union contracts apply. Many employers offer paid sick leave. . .Preparation
Employers prefer applicants with an Associates or Bachelors degree in fine art, graphic design, or visual communication. Some employers offer on-the-job training. . .Educational Program(s)
Recommended Coursework
Skills
A skill is goal-directed behavior that can be strengthened through practice.- Listening to understand what is being said (active listening)
- Managing time effectively.
- . . .
California Licensing
State licensing not required.Unions & Apprenticeships
Unions represent workers in bargaining with employers to establish better pay, hours, benefits and working conditions. . .Apprenticeships are training programs that involve a combination of paid employment and classroom training.Union(s) and Apprenticeship(s) that may serve workers in this occupation.International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians,
Artists & Allied Crafts (IATSE)
1430 Broadway, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10018
www.iatse-intl.orgAssociations
If an association has a website, you may find the information you need there, or you may email to request career information. . ..Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS)
23622 Calabasas Road, Ste. 220
Calabasas, CA 91302
www.interactive.org
info@interactive.org
818.876.0826 x201International Animated Film Festival
Cica
18 Avenue du Tresum BP 399
74013 Annecy, France,
www.annecy.org
info@annecy.orgAdvancement
With several years of work experience, you may advance to Visual Effects Supervisor or Director of Animation Production.Tips
- Make a short animated feature to showcase your skills and enter it into animation competitions.
- Join and become active in a professional organization in order to stay current with trends, tools, and techniques.
- Those without experience should consider volunteering and interning to build marketable skills.
- . . .
Places to Work
EMPLOYERS: Typical employers and options in this field.- Motion picture & television studios, video makers
- Advertising firms making commercials,
- Printing and publishing companies
- . . .
FINDING THE JOB: Animators can learn about jobs through schools, training programs, . . .INDUSTRIES: Includes size, hiring practices, and employment outlook.- Computer Product Mfg.
- Public Administration Cluster
- Printing and Publishing
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Bibliography
O*NET-SOC Codes and Titles, National O*NET Consortium, Version 4.0- 27-1014.00.Multi-Media Artists/Animators
Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes. Third Edition, Gary D. Gottfredson and John L. Holland, PAR Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc., 1996. (AES)
Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U. S. Department of Labor, fourth edition, revised 1991.
. . .- Brief Occupations (English & Spanish): Short, one-page descriptions of occupations.
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Step 3: Taking Action - How Do I Get There?
- Programs of Study: College majors and post-secondary training programs and schools offering them. Sample Program data
Program Detail (Sample data. Become a member for current, complete information.)
Printing and Graphics
Also called: Bookbinding, Desktop Publishing, Graphic Art, Graphic Design, Lithography, Offset Printing, Photoprocessing, ReprographicsPrinting and Graphics are the primary tools of commercial art. Printing and Graphics programs prepare people with skills such as offset printing, reproduction, type preparation . . .Program Admission
A high school diploma or its equivalent is normally required for admission.Typical Course Work
Course work varies with school, program length, and emphasis. Usually programs include all or most of the following:Art History Binding Design Graphic Photograph . . . Graduation Requirements
Requirements vary by specialty and length of program. See college catalogs for more information.Things to Know
Many programs include the possibility for off-campus internships.Related Majors/Programs of Study
Related Occupations
Associated Occupations
- Art Directors
- Artists
- . . .
California State University
CSU - Chico- Communication Design BA
- Communication Design Minor
- Electronic Printing and Publishing Certificate (Communication)
more...Private Universities
University of Southern California - Los Angeles- Animation Minor
- Communication Arts and Graphics Minor
- Media-based Imaging Minor
more...Colleges/Universites (Midwestern):
Kent State University - Ohio - Associate
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Michigan - Master's
University of Wisconsin - Stout - Wisconsin - Bachelor'smore...Adult Education (Regional):
San Francisco & South Bay Area:San Mateo Adult School- Adobe Photoshop Certificate
more...City of Los Angeles:Culver City Adult School- Adobe Photoshop on the Macintosh
more...Los Angeles & Ventura Counties:ABC Adult School- Desktop Publishing-Pagemaker for Windows
- Fundamentals of Screen Printing
- Graphic Communications
more...Community Colleges:
North San Francisco Bay Area:College of Marin - Kentfield- Desktop Publishing Certificate/AS* (Computer Information Systems)
- Graphic Design/Animation Certificate/AS* (Multimedia Studies)
more...North-Central California:American River College - Sacramento- Illustration Certificate/AA* (Art)
more...Desert:Imperial Valley College - Imperial- Graphic Arts AS
- Graphic Arts-Multi Media Certificate
- Graphic Arts-Printing Certificate
more...Orange and San Diego Counties:Saddleback College - Mission Viejo- Computer Graphics Certificate/AA/AS
- Desktop Publishing Certificate * (Computer Information Management)
- Graphic Communications Certificate/AA/AS
- Graphic Design Certificate/AA/AS
more... - Colleges and Universities & Short-term Training Find schools and training programs that fit your circumstances and requirements. Sample School data
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UC Los Angeles Street 1147 Murphy Hall City, State, Zip Los Angeles, CA 90095 Country USA Main Office Phone (310) 825-3101 General Information - Information is updated annually by EUREKA, CCIS. Contact the school for more information. Contact Person (Admissions) Director of Admissions Email ugadm@saonet.ucla.edu Website http://www.ucla.edu Type Of School Public University Degrees Offered Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Credential, Graduate certificate School Accreditation WASC Specialized Accreditation Architecture (NAAB),Business (AACSB),Engr. (ABET),Interior Design (FIDER),Nursing (NLN) Scheduling Quarters School Setting Major city Regional Area CA - Los Angeles & surrounding area, Pacific Coast Comments UCLA is a public, comprehensive university. Founded as a Normal school in 1919, it later became the first branch of the University of California system. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Letters and Science; the Schools of Engineering and Applied Science, Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Public Policy and Social Research, and Theatre, Film, and Television; the Graduate School of Education and Information Science; and the Anderson School of Management. Its 419-acre campus is located in Westwood Village, within the corporate limits of Los Angeles. Campus architecture contains Tudor-Gothic, Italian Romanesque, and modernist styles. School FeaturesSummer School Four summer sessions, one of eight weeks, one of 10 weeks, and two of six weeks Weekend College No Distance Learning Yes Study Abroad Yes, in Australia, China, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Sweden, Thailand, and numerous other countries. Honors Programs Yes Military Officer Training (ROTC) Army, Navy, Air Force Internet Access/Email (For All Students) Email accounts Library Yes Museums or Other Facilities Art gallery, cultural history museum, sculpture garden, graphic arts center, study centers, research institutes. Athletic Facility Gymnasiums, basketball, handball, racquetball, tennis, and volleyball courts, tracks, athletics center, baseball, football, intramural, soccer, and softball fields, boathouse, stadiums, weight rooms, swimming pools Public Transit On Campus Yes School RegulationsRestriction Of Cars On Campus Yes EnrollmentTotal Enrollment 36,890 Undergraduate Students 25,001 * Women 54.6% * Men 45.3% * Full-Time 95.5% * Part-Time 4.5% * Out-Of-State 3% * International 2.8% Graduate Students 11,879 Student Faculty Ratio 18 to 1 Racial-Ethnic Background Of Undergrad./Faculty - Figures from student/faculty responses. Undergraduates * African American 4.3% * Native Amer./Amer. Indian (Incl. Alaskan) 0.5% * Asian American 29.8% * Caucasian/White 33.9% * Filipino 4.2% * Hispanic American 13.9% * Other/Multiracial 7.4% * Not specified 5.3% Faculty 1707 * Minority 349 * Full-time men 1311 * Full-time women 396 Fields Of Study - Courses and Programs, as well as their titles, can change often. Contact the school and review their current course schedule. Accounting Minor subject Anthropology Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Architecture & Environmental Design Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Dual Degree Area & Ethnic Studies Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Minor subject, Dual Degree Art Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate Astronomy Master's, Doctorate Atmospheric Science Bachelor's, Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Business Management & Admin. Certificate, Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Doctorate, Dual Degree Chemical Engineering Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Chemistry Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Civil Engineering Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Communication Technologies Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted) Computer & Information Science Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Dual Degree Dance Bachelor's, Master's, Master's(Impacted) Dentistry Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Graduate certificate Dramatic Arts Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Economics Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Education Administration Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Credential, Joint Program with another school Electrical Engineering Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Electronics & Electricity Technologies Master's Engineering & Pre-engineering Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Graduate certificate English & Literature Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Environmental Sciences Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted) Foreign Languages Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Geography Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Geology Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Health Care Administration Master's, Doctorate Health Science Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) History Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Dual Degree Interdisciplinary/Liberal Studies Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Journalism & Communications Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted) Law & Pre-law Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Dual Degree Library Science Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Graduate certificate, Master's(Impacted), Dual Degree Life Sciences Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Mathematics Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Minor subject Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Medical Laboratory Technologies Master's, Doctorate Medicine Master's, Doctorate, Graduate certificate Military Studies Military Science, Air Force ROTC, Navy ROTC Music Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Nursing Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Dual Degree Pharmacy Master's, Doctorate Philosophy Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Photographic Arts Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Physics Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Political Science Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Dual Degree Psychology Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Graduate certificate Public Administration Master's Public Health Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Dual Degree Radiological Technology Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Religion Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Secretarial Studies & Office Admin. Doctorate Social Science Doctorate, Master's Social Service Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted), Credential Sociology Bachelor's, Bachelor's(Impacted), Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Doctorate(Impacted) Special Education Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Joint Program with another school, Dual Degree Teacher Education/Elementary Master's, Credential Teacher Education/Secondary Master's, Master's(Impacted), Doctorate, Credential, Graduate certificate Alternative Credit OpportunitiesAdvanced Placement Credit and/or placement Cooperative Education No Freshman Admissions Requirements - There may be other requirements. Contact the school for details. Items To Submit With Application Test scores Application Fee $40, Waived for financial need Written Essay Important High School Transcript Very important Minimum Requirements Minimum 2.8 GPA required of in-state applicants; minimum 3.4 GPA required of out-of-state applicants. In-state applicants with minimum 3.3 GPA are eligible regardless of test scores. Required Tests SAT Reasoning Test or ACT and 3 SAT Subject Tests including writing, mathematics Level 1 or 2, and one test in one or the following areas: English literature, foreign language, science or social studies * SAT Subject Test Required Interview No Off-Campus Interview Not available Campus Visit Recommended H.S. Course Units (Yrs.) Required * College Prep/Academic Elective 3 yr. * English/Composition & Literature 4 yr. * Foreign Language 2 yr., 3 yr. recommended * History 2 yr. * Mathematics 3 yr. * Science Total 2, 3 recommended * Science Lab 2 yr., 3 yr. recommended * Social Sciences/Studies 2 yr. * U.S. History 2 yr. * Academic Elective 2 * Total Units 15 Special Program Requirements Portfolio for Art program, Aud Additonal Admission Requirements Scholarship requirement (GPA in subject areas and SAT 1 or ACT and SAT test scores) Application Deadline-Final Nov. 30 Application Deadline-Priority November 3 Apply Online http://www.ucop.edu/pathways Transfer Admission Requirements - For further information, consult the school admission office, school catalog, and/or webpage. Admissions Fee $40, Waived for financial need Written Essay Required College Transcript Required, HS transcript required for some Max Transfer Units * From 2 Year 105 * From 4 Year 130 Minimum GPA * From College 2.4 Additional Admission Requirements 60 semester transferable units, 2.4 minimum GPA, and specific coursework. Refer to http://www.ucop.edu Application Deadline - Final Nov. 30, Fall term Application Deadline - Priorty November 30 Apply Online http://www.ucop.edu/pathways Entrance StatisticsEntrance Difficulty Very difficult Grade/Graduation RequirementsMinimum GPA To * Graduate 2.0 PE Course Required semester Religious Course Required semester Student Costs - Tuition is usually based on an academic year of 3 quarters or 2 semesters and can vary with the program. Fees are current but they can change often without notice, so check with the school. Out-Of-State Tuition $14,503 per year Out-Of-State Tuition Based On 12 or more units per quarter In-State Tuition $3,429 per year In-State Tuition Based On 12 or more units per quarter Additional Fees $272.27 approx. Room And Board $7,098-$10,046 per year Other Expenses $1,072 approx.-books/supplies Housing Housing Rules Students may live on or off campus. On-Campus Housing Available Yes On-Campus Housing Options Coed dorms, Student apartments, Married apartments, Cooperative housing, Off-campus housing. Freshmen Living On Campus 95% Financial Aid Available - Contact the school's financial aid office. Other types of financial aid may be available. Athletic Scholarships Yes Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) Yes Pell Grants Yes State Grants/Scholarships Yes Cal Grants Yes Supplemental Ed. Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) Yes Work-Study Yes Other Scholarships Non-need-based, Need-based Parental Loans For Undergrad. Students (PLUS) Yes Perkins Loans Yes Subsidized Stafford Loans Yes Unsubsidized Stafford Loans Yes Financial Aid Application Procedures - You must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between January 1 and March 2. Also, see the EUREKA Financial Aid Guide or contact a school's Financial Aid office. Required Form(s) FAFSA/SAR Application Deadline (Fall Term) Mar 2 School FAFSA Number 001315 Financial Aid Office * Contact Person Ronald Johnson, Director of Financial Aid Part-Time Jobs - Non-work-study job opportunities. See Financial Aid for work-study information. Placement Assistance Yes Services For All Students Career Counseling Yes Personal Counseling Minority, Military, Veteran, Older students, Birth control, Personal, Academic, Psychological Graduate Placement Yes New Student Orientation Orientation for new students held during summer and prior to start of winter and spring quarters. Remedial Courses/Study Skills Reading, Writing, Math, Study Skills Tutoring Yes Student Health Service Yes Women's Center Yes Other Services Childcare College, Peer Helpline Services for Students with Disabilities Tutoring Yes Available Services Note taking, Tape recorders, Reader service, Talking books Building Access Yes Acceptance based on HEW Definition Yes Services Offered Support services available Program/Services Are Full Students In Program 250 Extra Cost? No Same Requirements as Other Students Yes Essay Required Yes Essay May Be Typed Yes GED Accepted Yes Interview Not needed Untimed Tests Accepted Yes Tutoring Yes, Individually and in small groups Extra Time to Complete Degree Yes Other Services Note-taking, Readers, Reading machines, Tape recorders, Videotaped classes, Extra time for tests Intercollegiate Sports - (M-Men W-Women, $-Scholarships, I, II, III-NCAA Division) Baseball M$ , W$ Basketball M$ , W$ Cross-country Running M$ , W$ Curling M$ , W$ Football W$ I Golf M$ , W$ Gymnastics W$ I Soccer M$ , W$ Softball W$ I Swimming W$ I Tennis M$ , W$ Track & Field (Indoor) M$ I, W$ I Track & Field (Outdoor) M$ I, W$ I Track (Indoor) M$ I, W$ I Track (Outdoor) M$ , W$ Volleyball M$ , W$ Water Polo M$ , W$ Student Activities Student Government Yes Publications Student newspaper, Yearbook Performing Arts Yes Radio Station Yes Fraternities 27 on campus, 11% of male students join Sororities 18 on campus, 9% of female students join Other Activities Baton twirling, Chess club, Drill team, Drum major/majorette, Marching band, Pep band, Team managers Student Organizations Religious Organizations Campus Crusade for Christ, Maranatha Campus Ministries, Newman Club, Chabad House, Sri Chinmoy Meditation Society, Bible study groups, Bahai, Baptist, Christian Science, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and other religious groups Minority Organizations American Indian Student Association, Association of Chinese-Americans, Black Student Alliance, Black Entrepreneurs, MEChA, and Hawaiian and other minority student groups Other Student Organizations Academic, community service, dance, drama, musical, professional, and special-interest groups - Financial Aid Guide: Tips on applying for scholarships and where to look for them.
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