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Animator
| Attribute | Actors | Animator |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Creative Arts, Media & Communication | Creative Arts, Media & Communication |
| What it involves | Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. | 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. |
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| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | KCSE plus certificate/TVET/apprenticeship or structured on-the-job training | Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification is commonly expected |
| Entry requirements | Degree mean grade C+ where pursuing a degree. Many diploma/certificate creative-media routes have no programme-specific subject minimum; portfolios and auditions may matter at institution level. | Degree mean grade C+ where pursuing a degree. Many diploma/certificate creative-media routes have no programme-specific subject minimum; portfolios and auditions may matter at institution level. |
| Training duration | Degree: about 4 years; diploma: about 2-3 years; certificate/portfolio route: about 1-2 years | Degree: about 4 years; diploma: about 2-3 years; certificate/portfolio route: about 1-2 years |
| Work environment | ||
| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | Medium / Global - local market is competitive, but digital production, content, design and remote/freelance work expand the opportunity set. | Medium / Global - local market is competitive, but digital production, content, design and remote/freelance work expand the opportunity set. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Competitive / rapidly transforming | Competitive / rapidly transforming |
| Professional regulator | No single statutory professional regulator identified for this general title | No single statutory professional regulator identified for this general title |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if you enjoy creating, communicating ideas and developing a strong portfolio; useful strengths include Clear communication, Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension. | May suit you if you enjoy creating, communicating ideas and developing a strong portfolio; useful strengths include Listening, Reading comprehension, Visualising designs and systems. |
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