EASYUNI Ultimate University Guide 2013 Issue 4 | Page 30

CO U R S E S & C A REERS ARTS & CREATIVE Bringing Digital Animation to Life 28 easyuni Guide 2014 Issue 4 Remember how the astounding visuals in James Cameron’s Avatar blew your mind? That’s the power of digital animation. It’s basically the art of visual storytelling. From a sketch or rough design on paper, a character in a game or movie is modelled and given life using commercially available graphics imaging and design software. And you can learn how to make a living out of it.