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Job Description


	Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Artists and Related Workers

About 63 percent of artists and related workers are self-employed. Keen competition is expected for both salaried jobs and freelance work; the number of qualified workers exceeds the number of available openings because the arts attract many talented people with creative ability. Artists usually develop their skills through a bachelor's degree program or other postsecondary training in art or design. Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely; some well-established artists earn more than salaried artists, while others find it difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling art.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Multi-media artists and animators
Motion Picture and Video Industries	7,720
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	3,710
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	3,070
Software Publishers	2,710
Specialized Design Services	1,640
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	1,050
Radio and Television Broadcasting	980
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers	910
Other Information Services	860
Cable and Other Subscription Programming	760

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Multi-media artists and animators
Average Annual Salary	$62,810
Average Hourly Wage	$30.20
Total Employment	28,800