All digital media students should develop basic drawing skills. Jobs that require visual creativity require more art skills. Major cinematic companies, Disney and Lucas, for example, would rather have a candidate with substantial artistic skills, than one who knows several computer applications. That is only the beginning, though. This is a new industry.
New opportunities arise every day.
It is hard for companies to provide job security when they often cannot predict what their focus will be in five years, given the speed of change across the industry. Research, research, research Talk with instructors, get part-time jobs and internships, meet with industry representatives, read, think, and create your own opportunities. See also the DM links for more career information. See also the DM links for more career information. You can find jobs as soon as you have desired skills and experience.