Employment Fact Sheets : Creative
	03 FILM ANIMATOR

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Specialist Experience

Degree level qualification (Level 7) in one of the following: Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Film, specialising in multi media, computer graphics, digital design, computer programming or software development.

For an assessment of overseas qualifications, contact the New Zealand Qualifications Authority: www.nzqa.govt.nz.

PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

ITVA
www.itva.org.nz
Association of professionals working in visual communication.
New Zealand Film and Video Technicians Guild
www.nzfvtg.org.nz
Industry association representing freelance film and video crew.
New Zealand Game Developers Association
www.nzgda.com
Trade organisation for the games development industry.
Screen Production and Development Association of New Zealand (SPADA)
www.spada.co.nz
Represents the interests of independent film producers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Worksite
www.worksite.govt.nz
A government portal about job training and employment in New Zealand.
Kiwi Careers
www.kiwicareers.govt.nz/
Job-specific information on employment opportunities and market trends.

FINDING A JOB

The Big Idea
www.thebigidea.co.nz
An online community of New Zealand's creative industries.
The Data Book
www.databook.co.nz
A directory of people and organisations involved in the screen production industry.

FURTHER INFORMATION

OnFilm
www.onfilm.co.nz
Screen production industry magazine.

Page Last Updated: 07 Jun 2005

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