Premier Graphics
& Animation
Animation & VFX

Storyboard Artist

Storyboard artists draw the shots of a film, ad or animation in order, so directors can plan before they shoot or animate.

What the work involves

  • Reading scripts and meeting directors
  • Drawing panels quickly
  • Making animatics

Where people work

  • Animation studios
  • Agencies
  • Production houses

Working independently. Mostly freelance for agencies.

How the career progresses

  1. Junior board artist

  2. Storyboard artist

  3. Head of story

Skills
Fast drawing · Cinematic language · Staging
Tools
Storyboard Pro · Photoshop · Procreate

The PGA route in

Start at the level that suits you. Credits carry forward, so you can stop, work, and come back for the next step.

  1. Diploma · 1 year Illustrations & Story Telling Diploma
  2. Bachelor’s · 4 years BS AI Digital Arts & Creative Design
  3. Bachelor’s · 4 years BS TV & Film Production

Courses that build this role