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1. Career opportunities and good salary
The global animation market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% by 2030, which will bring the market value to US$642.5 billion. (Precedence Research, 2021). Due to the popularity and variety of animation, the job prospects for animators are growing rapidly. With a degree in animation you can get jobs as an animator, art director, character and background designer, special effects artist, game designer, designer graphic or illustrator, among others. You can also work in many different organizations. A degree in animation will open up career opportunities in graphic design, advertising, production, e-learning and more. Due to their specialized skills, animators can earn more than $70,000 per year in the United States.
2. Transferable skills
Pursuing a degree in animation will equip you with a variety of subject-specific skills such as modeling and drawing, but will also equip you with a range of transferable skills relevant to careers and other industries. You will develop skills in project and time management, attention to detail, communication, creativity and problem solving. These skills are highly sought after by employers. At DePaul University, 78% of animation graduates have found work or are continuing their studies within six months of graduating (DePaul Career Center, 2021).
3. Use your creativity
One of the main attractions of learning animation is that you can use your creativity. Animation provides a flexible platform to showcase your ideas, themes, and characters. Unlike videos created with real people, there are no human limits to what you can create through animation. Once you graduate and land your dream job, you’ll get paid to use your creativity – your workday can be varied and interesting.
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The rise of digitization and the growing popularity of games and entertainment further fuel this increase. Due to the increasing use of animation on social media, businesses in almost every industry need animators.
5. Animation is a powerful tool
With animation, you can reach audiences on an international scale. Plus, with animation, you can present your ideas to a wide range of audiences. Animation is used for entertainment as well as education, with a lot of overlap between the two. With its versatility and universal appeal, animation is a powerful platform for teaching and learning. Why study animation at DePaul?
By studying an animation degree at home, you will be encouraged to experiment with different forms of animation. You will learn to draw inspiration from current and historical works while generating your own ideas. You will produce live action videos, develop anime or Hollywood inspired short web pages, and design motion graphics for advertisements and films.
Recent graduates of the DePaul program have gone on to work at major companies including DreamWorks Animation, Wargaming, Electronic Arts, Laika Studios, Phosphor Studios and Electronic Arts.
DePaul is #23 on Animation Career Review’s 2021 List of Top Animation Schools and Colleges in the U.S.
The program is in the School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul, which is named a Top 20 Film School in the U.S. by Variety (2021) and a #16 on Hollywood Reporter’s Top Film Schools list for 2021
The College of Computing and Digital Media has strong connections with many of Chicago’s animation and production studios, allowing you to gain real-world experience as you study
With professional careers in animation, production, film, art and interactive media, your faculty members can connect you with resources and opportunities as you enter the media industry.
The pathway to your animation career
DePaul’s Global Gateway Program is designed specifically for international students like you. The program combines academic and study skills modules with English language classes, to prepare you to succeed on your animation degree program at DePaul University.
Studying the Global Gateway Program will provide you with a perfect introduction to US life. Our dedicated team will help you to settle into the US education system and culture. You can join organized activities for international students and sign up for societies and clubs at the University, where you will meet and socialize with other students, both American and international.
Once you have successfully completed the Global Gateway program, you can transfer to an undergraduate program in Animation at DePaul University, or you can apply for direct enrollment in the Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). If you’re a graduate student looking to pursue a master’s degree in animation, you can apply for direct admission to the DePaul Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program.
