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Animation

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About the Skills

Animation is a sector in which there is great potential for creativity and innovation, although some people find it difficult to adapt to fast paced production enviroments.

Key skills for animators include:

  • Creativity and imagination
  • Patience and attention to detail
  • Drawing skills
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with graphics software
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work as part of a team

In this section you can find information on the National Occupational Standards for Animation. These standards identify the different tasks and activities necesary for creating animation - and the skills necessary to do them.


Animation Standards

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As a Sector Skills Council, one of Skillset's main roles is to develop and maintain National Occupational Standards (NOS) for all occupations in this sector.

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Animation - The Skills Needed

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Want to know what it takes to be an animator?

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