Animation Careers

	Storyboard Artist	Character Animator	Inbetween Animator
Education	Optional art degree in fine arts, animation, or similar degrees.	Optional art degree in fine arts, animation, or similar degrees.	Optional art degree in fine arts, animation, or similar degrees.
Skills	Visualize abstract concepts, layout design, artistic abiity, and storytelling.	Have drawing abilities or be able to pose 3D models into desired poses/actions.	Be able to draw neatly, animate motion, and replicate art styles.
Average Starting Salary	>$40,870-$72,520	>$40,870-$54,000	>$40,870-$54,400
Responsibilities	Interpret ideas/scripts and translate them into drawings and layouts.	Manipulate/draw characters to interact with their surroundings and other characters.	Draw/make frames in between keyframes to create smooth motion.