Animation
R. L. Turner High School
Business & Industry Endorsement
The Design and Multimedia Arts program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing or creating graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. This program of study may also include exploration into designing clothing and accessories, and creating special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media, for use in computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
| Animation Program of Study |
|
|---|---|
| Grade | Below is the recommended sequence of courses |
| 9th | Principles of Arts, A/V Tech & Communications (1 credit) |
| 10th | Animation I (1 credit) |
| 11th | Animation II (1 credit) Optional Class Video Game Design |
| 12th |
Practicum in Animation |
Industry Based Certifications Offered:
- Adobe Certified Professional Certifications
- Toon Boom Associate Certification in Harmony Premium
| occupations | median wage | annual openings | % growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $44,824 | 1,433 | 15% |
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | $67,392 | 186 | 21% |