Animation & Illustration

Dylan, 12th grade

Dylan, 12th grade

Finlay, 12th grade

Finlay, 12th grade

Ezra, 12th grade

Ezra, 12th grade

Kenny, 11th grade

Kenny, 11th grade

Pedro, 12th grade

Pedro, 12th grade

Audrey, 12th grade

Audrey, 12th grade

Hannah, 12th grade

Hannah, 12th grade

Bring Characters to Life 〰️

Make Your Own Memes 〰️

Be a World Builder 〰️

Combine Illustration with STEM 〰️

Work with Cutting Edge Tech〰️

Bring Characters to Life 〰️ Make Your Own Memes 〰️ Be a World Builder 〰️ Combine Illustration with STEM 〰️ Work with Cutting Edge Tech〰️

Creative Majors and Careers for Animators and Illustrators

Maria, 12th grade

Animation - Focused Majors and Careers

Animation - Study the principles of movement and storytelling to create animated characters, environments, and narratives in 2D or 3D. Animator, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, Layout Artist

Computer Animation - Focus on creating animations using advanced software for movies, games, and visual effects. 3D Animator, Technical Animator, Rigging Artist, Simulation Artist

Motion Graphics - Combine design and animation to produce engaging visuals for advertising, film, and digital media. Motion Graphics Designer, Video Editor, Creative Director, Visual Effects Artist

Visual Effects (VFX) - Learn how to create realistic or fantastical effects for film, TV, and games using CGI and compositing. VFX Artist, Compositor, Matte Painter, Technical Director

Interactive Media Design - Focus on creating immersive, interactive experiences through animation and digital tools. Interactive Designer, UX/UI Designer, Immersive Media Specialist, Digital Content Creator.

Padan, 12th grade

Game Art and Animation - Design characters, environments, and animations specifically for video games.
Game Animator, Character Designer, Environment Artist, Texture Artist

Stop-Motion Animation - Explore frame-by-frame animation techniques using physical objects and models.
Stop-Motion Animator, Puppet Fabricator, Animation Director, Armature Designer

Character Animation - Specialize in creating believable character performances and emotional expressions.
Character Animator, Motion Capture Artist, Animation Supervisor, Character Rigger

Storyboarding - Develop visual sequences to plan and structure animated or live-action productions.
Storyboard Artist, Pre-Visualization Artist, Concept Artist, Director

Technical Animation/Animation Programming - Blend programming and animation to create tools, simulations, or advanced effects. Technical Animator, Simulation Specialist, Tool Developer, Animation Engineer

Badria, 12th grade

Illustration - Focused Majors and Careers

Illustration - Develop your artistic style to create visual storytelling pieces for print, digital, and commercial media. Illustrator, Concept Artist, Book Illustrator, Freelance Artist

Digital Illustration - Learn to use digital tools and techniques to create polished, professional illustrations.
Digital Illustrator, Graphic Illustrator, Game Asset Designer, Marketing Illustrator

Editorial Illustration - Focus on creating compelling imagery to accompany articles, essays, and editorial content. Editorial Illustrator, Magazine Illustrator, Freelance Artist, Visual Content Designer

Medical Illustration - Combine art and science to create detailed visuals for medical education and communication. Medical Illustrator, Surgical Illustrator, Biomedical Artist, Scientific Animator

Scientific Illustration - Create detailed and accurate illustrations to visually communicate scientific concepts.
Scientific Illustrator, Botanical Illustrator, Zoological Illustrator, Museum Exhibit Designer

Tanisha, 12th grade

Children’s Book Illustration - Design engaging, whimsical artwork for books and media aimed at young audiences. Children’s Book Illustrator, Cover Designer, Freelance Illustrator, Character Designer

Concept Art - Visualize ideas for characters, environments, and objects in games, films, and animation. Concept Artist, Environment Designer, Character Designer, World Builder

Sequential Art/Comic Art - Learn to tell stories visually through comics, graphic novels, and storyboarding. Comic Artist, Graphic Novelist, Storyboard Artist, Layout Designer

Product Illustration - Create detailed visuals for packaging, product manuals, and advertising.
Product Illustrator, Marketing Illustrator, Packaging Designer, Advertising Artist

Fashion Illustration - Draw clothing and accessory designs, focusing on capturing movement and fabric details. Fashion Illustrator, Design Consultant, Editorial Illustrator, Textile Designer

Meet our Animation & Illustration Coaches