How to become a, multimedia artists and animator
education
Employers typically do not require a degree
many multimedia artists and animators have a bachelor’s degree in fine art, computer graphics, animation, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree programs in art include courses in painting, drawing, and sculpture
many multimedia artists and animators have a bachelor’s degree in fine art, computer graphics, animation, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree programs in art include courses in painting, drawing, and sculpture
training
They give workers on-the-job training to use this software. Animators may be hired for a probationary period while they prove that they have the skills and talent to become a permanent employee.
important qualities
Artistic talent. Animators and artists should have artistic ability and a good understanding of color, texture, and light. However, they may be able to compensate for a lack of artistic ability with better technical skills.
Computer skills. Many multimedia artists and animators do most of their work using computer programs or writing programming code. However, those with artistic talent may be able to find work without strong computer skills.
Creativity. Artists and animators must be able to think creatively to develop original ideas and make their ideas come to life.
People skills. Multimedia artists and animators need to work as part of a team and respond well to criticism and feedback.
Physical stamina. The hours required by most studio and game design companies are long, particularly when there are tight deadlines. Artists and animators need to be able to keep up with the long hours and challenging work.
Computer skills. Many multimedia artists and animators do most of their work using computer programs or writing programming code. However, those with artistic talent may be able to find work without strong computer skills.
Creativity. Artists and animators must be able to think creatively to develop original ideas and make their ideas come to life.
People skills. Multimedia artists and animators need to work as part of a team and respond well to criticism and feedback.
Physical stamina. The hours required by most studio and game design companies are long, particularly when there are tight deadlines. Artists and animators need to be able to keep up with the long hours and challenging work.
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students enrolled: 39,958
Undergraduates 18,316
Graduate and professional students 21,642
51.6% girls
48.4% men
Asians 23%
Black/African-American 5%
Hispanic 14%
White/Caucasian 39%
International 12%
Other 7%
total tuition and housing:
undergraduate
Prerequisites (16-18 units)
While a master’s degree is not required, students entering the doctoral program without a relevant masters degree will be required to complete 15-17 units of prerequisites relevant to their program.
For the Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development, possible courses include:
Students take a minimum of 4 courses to develop their specialized area of study. Courses may be taken in USC Price or other USC units. Students, working with their Guidance Committees, have considerable flexibility in forming specializations.
Research Seminar (4 units)
Students will take PPD 710ab (2 units each, 4 total units), the USC Price research seminar course.
Teaching Seminar (2 units)
Students will take two semesters of the teaching seminar, PPD 700ab (1 unit each, 2 total units).
Undergraduates 18,316
Graduate and professional students 21,642
51.6% girls
48.4% men
Asians 23%
Black/African-American 5%
Hispanic 14%
White/Caucasian 39%
International 12%
Other 7%
total tuition and housing:
undergraduate
- $45,602 Tuition
- $12,902 Room and board
- $45,602
- $16,000
- The purpose of the American Institute is to provide all students who are interested in the aerospace industry the opportunity to meet with industry professionals and provide access to design teams to further their interest in aerospace
Prerequisites (16-18 units)
While a master’s degree is not required, students entering the doctoral program without a relevant masters degree will be required to complete 15-17 units of prerequisites relevant to their program.
For the Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development, possible courses include:
- 500 – Intersectoral Leadership
- 501ab – Economics for Policy, Planning & Development
- 524 – Planning Theory
- 525 – Statistics and Arguing from Data
- 526 – Comparative International Development
- 527 – Social Context of Planning
- 533 – Planning History & Urban Form
- 634 – Institutional and Policy Issues in Transportation
- PPD 713 – Advanced Planning Theory – 4 units
- PPD 714 – Advanced Urban Development – 4 units
- PPD 706 – Paradigms of Research and the Design of Inquiry – 4 units
- Two additional methods courses selected with guidance committee approval (6-8 units)
Students take a minimum of 4 courses to develop their specialized area of study. Courses may be taken in USC Price or other USC units. Students, working with their Guidance Committees, have considerable flexibility in forming specializations.
Research Seminar (4 units)
Students will take PPD 710ab (2 units each, 4 total units), the USC Price research seminar course.
Teaching Seminar (2 units)
Students will take two semesters of the teaching seminar, PPD 700ab (1 unit each, 2 total units).
admissions information
application deadlines
December 1
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Program is:
Degree is:
transcripts
Recommendations
December 1
application requirements: all applicants
- application form
- application fee
- transcripts
- GRE scores(required for admission)
- Supplemental Materials
- Recommendations
Program Code Number is:
Program is:
Degree is:
transcripts
- Official transcripts from all Colleges or Universities attended must be submitted
- Input scores onto the online application form and request that an official copy is sent directly to Graduate Admissions.
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- Personal Information
Recommendations
- Three (3) recommendations to be submitted by the recommenders using the online application system.