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Step 1
Acquire the goods. This means that you'll have to get your hands on some high tech gear to actually make a demo and develop the practical skills that employers look for. Get a high-end computer with lots of RAM and hard drive space, along with a huge graphic card and some development tools.
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Step 2
Educate yourself early. Don't wait for college to start learning about computer graphics and design. Odds are good that your local library or college has a few resources, and the Internet is swarming with them.
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Step 3
Narrow your field of interest. Once you've got the basics down, start looking at techniques that apply to one aspect of animation, such as character animation or lighting.
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Step 4
Develop skills as an animator either through a rigorous self-study program or through a school. While self-discipline is necessary for self-study, it can provide a more focused result on your goal. Schools often offer job placement aid. Choose wisely.
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Step 5
Create a demo of your skills. Make sure it'll fit on a DVD and that you not only mail these out to prospective employers, but you keep a few handy for people you run into as well. If you've got the room, show developmental phases to give an idea of how well you do certain parts of animation.
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Step 6
Apply to as many companies as might take you. Start with your preference for employment and pursue it earnestly, but getting into the industry in any way gets you far.
