JobSOC 27-1014
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
9 programs- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects10.0304
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design11.0801
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation11.0804
- Digital Arts50.0102
- Graphic Design50.0409
- Game and Interactive Media Design50.0411
- Drawing50.0705
- Intermedia/Multimedia50.0706
- Painting50.0708
02.
Draws on
- Computers and Electronics5.0 of 5
- English Language4.4 of 5
- Design4.2 of 5
- Communications and Media4.1 of 5
- Customer and Personal Service3.9 of 5
- Sales and Marketing3.9 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.