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Become a 2D Digital Animator

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Use your creativity and technical skills to bring characters and stories to life as a 2D digital animator. Learn how to go from concept to finished animation, using industry-standard tools and the latest techniques from prominent animators in the business.

In this learning path,

  • Learn the basics of animation and character development for 2D.
  • Apply storytelling principles to your animations.
  • Practice with exercises in Adobe Animate and Toon Boom Harmony.

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Hours 37
Instructors Dermot O' Connor, Joseph Labrecque, Tony Ross, Sharon Ross
Language English
Subjects Art & Design

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Animation Technician $47k

Animation Lab Technician $48k

Staff Research Associate (UCLA 300 Creativity Project) $62k

Animation Instructor $64k

2D and Illustration Artist $77k

Concept / 2D Artist $83k

Animation Producer $91k

2D Paint $102k

Assistant Adjunct Professor of Animation $105k

Storyboard Animation $107k

Producer, Video & Animation $120k

Technical Art Director, Characters $128k

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From LinkedIn Learning
Hours 37
Instructors Dermot O' Connor, Joseph Labrecque, Tony Ross, Sharon Ross
Language English
Subjects Art & Design

Careers

An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).

Animation Technician $47k

Animation Lab Technician $48k

Staff Research Associate (UCLA 300 Creativity Project) $62k

Animation Instructor $64k

2D and Illustration Artist $77k

Concept / 2D Artist $83k

Animation Producer $91k

2D Paint $102k

Assistant Adjunct Professor of Animation $105k

Storyboard Animation $107k

Producer, Video & Animation $120k

Technical Art Director, Characters $128k

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