Special Effects Artists and Animators

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Animators draw or model characters and scenes, then make them move, for films, TV, video games, ads and apps. Visual effects artists add effects to live-action film.

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High school courses that build toward it

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

• Public Speaking · English

  Builds communication and media skills, which this job uses.

• Engineering Design · Career and Technical

  Builds design and technical drawing, which this job uses.

• Photography · Arts

  Builds communication and media skills, which this job uses.

• Geometry · Math

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• Human Geography · Social Studies

  Builds geography, which this job uses.

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