The different job profiles available in this industry are 2D drawn animator, 2D computer animator, Stop frame or Stop motion animator, Cartoonist, Animation specialist, Illustrator, Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Game developer, Project Manager for 3D projects and Visualizer etc.

Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision. Multimedia is usually recorded and played, displayed or accessed by information content processing devices, such as computerized and electronic devices, but can also be part of a live performance. Multimedia includes a combination of text, audio, still images, animation, video, and interactivity content forms.

Animators have a plethora of employment opportunities in India and worldwide. Animators find employment in cartoon animation, advertising, film animation, special effects, gaming, digital post-production etc. New animators may start as ‘inbetweeners’ or junior animators while workers in multimedia start out in low-level jobs as production assistants, where they are given tasks such as photocopying and proofreading. Self employment and freelancing are the best options for a versatile and an experienced animator. Whether online or on the big screen, animation is in high demand. So if you’re thinking about starting an animation career, your timing is impeccable.

The online bachelor’s degree in animation course includes specialized training in design software and digital equipments. The course covers training on the application of various audio and visual effects in the animation projects. The undergraduate programs prepare the students to deal with workplace challenges and imbibe in them general management skills. Students after successfully completing the course may join as graphic artist/assistant animator in various companies.

There are several diploma and degree courses available to usher young people in pursuing their dreams in this industry. Aspirants seeking a diploma or a bachelor degree in animation should have passed 12th standard from any recognized board with minimum of 45% marks.Similarly, for postgraduate programs in animation training, one must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably arts. One should ideally possess a basic knowledge about handling computers.

Animation is a field that could be pursued by those who posses excellent creativity and drawing skills. An indigenous talent, dedication, an eye to form, ability to utilize colors and creative ability to develop original ideas are vital to make a headway in the animation field. As this job profile requires long hours of continuous work, a lot of dedication and commitment is necessary on the part of an animator.

Most of the fancied animated characters are no duck soup to create. Animated heroes and heroines need more than anvils and Acme rockets to develop their plotlines. An ability to think out of the box must go hand-in-hand with strong technical and drawing skills if one really wants to make waves in his career. An animator’s task is to read the script carefully, study the storyboard and try to get into the character.