digital artist

Digital artists create art which applies digital technology as an essential part of the creative process. Digital art is usually created using computers or more specialised digital equipment. It may be enjoyed using the same instruments, shared over the internet, or presented using more traditional media.

ESCO Code

2166.5

NACE Code

90.12 - Visual arts creation activities

58.21 - Publishing of video games

Alternative Labels

3D digital matte painter

digital matte artist

digital compositor

digital designer and animator

computer-generated imagery artist

computer artist

digital scupltress

digital environment artist

digital games artist

special effects digital artist

digital sculptor

3D digital artist

digital matte painter

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

contextualise artistic work convert into animated object create digital images create pen-and-paper images define artistic approach define creative components develop an artistic framework develop animations develop design concept develop digital content discuss artwork gather reference materials for artwork have computer literacy monitor developments in technology used for design use specialised design software

Essential Knowledge

art history computer graphics digital arts digital communication and collaboration digital content creation digital media intellectual property law labour legislation

Optional Skills and Competences

assess conservation needs assess each stage of the creative process design greeting cards design materials for multimedia campaigns develop artistic educational activities develop artistic project budgets develop educational resources keep personal administration operate 3D computer graphics software participate in artistic mediation activities plan art educational activities prepare digital art for master photograph present exhibition provide input to collaborators to guide their work receive appropriate permissions for use of recorded audiovisual examples

Optional Knowledge

adobe creative suite augmented reality web based collaborative platforms

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Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d5c4ab26-c293-4f4d-ad89-fe776f49a67f

Status

released

Occupations

digital artist

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

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Concept status