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Service Area: Information Solutions
Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
 

Career Pathway:
Animator

As an animator, you will breathe life into characters and scenes through the art of motion and storytelling. Starting with a foundation in traditional or digital art, you'll master animation techniques, utilizing software like Adobe Creative Suite to create captivating visuals. Collaborating with creative teams, your work will span industries from film and gaming to advertising, allowing you to shape imaginative worlds and bring ideas to life through the magic of animation.

Person working on a computer

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives
  • Black & White Drawing
  • Exploring Drawing Through Color
  • Expressive Drawing
 Graphic Design
  • Advanced Graphic Design
  • Video Production
 AP Art & Design Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • Web Design 

  • News Lab

  • Digital Photography

  • Media Literacy & Communications

  • English Grammar and Usage

  • Public Speaking

  • Wold Languages

  • Sociology 

  • Psychology

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • Art Club

  • District Art Show

  • Anime Club

  • Maker’s Club

  • Literary Magazine

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Studio Art/Fine Arts 

  • Computer animation

  • Visual Effects

  • 3D Animation

  • Multimedia Arts

  • Digital Media Arts

Future
Careers

  • Animator

  • Computer Animation

  • Web Designer

  • Social & Digital Communications Manager

Community Partnerships

  • Riverside Theater

  • Filmscene

  • Children's Museum

  • Public Space One

  • Arts Iowa City