Saturday, 5 May 2012

Online University Degrees in Animation

The animated film Cars, released in June of 2006, grossed $60.1 million in its first weekend of release in the United States. America is clearly smitten with the animation genre and this is great news for aspiring animators wanting to get an education through e-learning?

Draw a Top Salary

Top animators from good programs can earn upwards of $50,000 per year. Animation programs that leading to a bachelor's degree can help you qualify for those positions. An online bachelor's degree in animation is great because it can be earned without giving up your current occupation.

E-learning: Degree of Separation

Vault.com, a career networking website, found that the three industries most likely to embrace online degrees were Internet/New Media (70 percent), Technology (46 percent), and High Tech (44 percent). Earning a bachelor's degree online in animation is one sure fire way to tap into this growing acceptance as well as your creative skills.

The Process: Online College Education

When you enter an e-learning program, you'll communicate with both instructors and peers through a combination of e-mail, forums, and instant messaging. Your online degree program may also feature streaming audio and video lectures. Technology is a big part of a career in animation, so what better way to enter an industry based on technology than with an online college education?

Other Careers in Animation

If you'd still like to explore a career in animation, but lack the creative skills in art, an online college education can still be your ticket to an animation career. There are also bachelor's degree programs online in such areas as programming/IT, project management, production, and marketing. A bachelor's degree from an accredited online university can help you find your dream job in just about any industry.
Sources:
Salary Overview for the Gaming Industry
Vault.com Salary Survey
Edward Castro is a freelance writer specializing in new technology, entertainment, and the World Wide Web. He currently assists entrepreneurs in using the Web.

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