How to Work in Animation

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Learn to draw.. Earn a bachelor's degree in fine art or animation.. Choose a specialty field.

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Steps

1

Learn to draw.

Step 1

Learn to draw.

2

Earn a bachelor's degree in fine art or animation.

Step 2

Earn a bachelor's degree in fine art or animation.

3

Choose a specialty field.

Step 3

Choose a specialty field.

4

Get certified in different animation software programs.

Step 4

Get certified in different animation software programs.

5

Keep abreast of new technology.

Step 5

Keep abreast of new technology.

6

Compile a portfolio.

Step 6

Compile a portfolio.

7

Create a demo reel.

Step 7

Create a demo reel.

8

Keep your demo reel under two minutes in length.

Step 8

Keep your demo reel under two minutes in length.

9

Include your best work first.

Step 9

Include your best work first.

10

Keep music to a minimum.

Step 10

Keep music to a minimum.

11

Network with people in the field.

Step 11

Network with people in the field.

12

Apply for animation internships.

Step 12

Apply for animation internships.

13

Volunteer to enhance your skills.

Step 13

Volunteer to enhance your skills.

14

Look for contract work.

Step 14

Look for contract work.

15

Create a freelance business.

Step 15

Create a freelance business.

16

Update your portfolio after you complete each project.

Step 16

Update your portfolio after you complete each project.

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