Diploma in Digital Visual Effects (DVFX)
Introduction
The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars – blockbuster films featuring epic battles with mystical creatures on land, the high seas and deep space. Spectacular visual effects in these box office hits have awed audiences worldwide. The impossible dreams of yesterday have become reality on today’s silver screens. Visual effects now play a key role in creating exciting digital media and entertainment content and an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Diploma in Digital Visual Effects (DVFX) is designed to meet the increasing demand for creative talent in this area of digital visual effects. Created to support the growth and development of the film, television and interactive digital media industry, DVFX has
its roots in the Diploma in Film, Sound & Video (FSV) programme. As the most well-established film programme in Singapore, FSV has trained students in film-making techniques, video production, sound recording and design, and also various aspects of digital animation as applied to
film and video production.
Benefit from this fine heritage while gaining a firm foundation in 2D/3D art and animation. Practical training in computer-generated imagery and digital visual effects will give you that edge in the broadcast digital media industry.
Nurture your creative talent through cutting-edge facilities and software including an on-line post-production suite, Avid Adrenaline video editing suites, HDV cameras and 3D software such as Maya, Softimage, ZBrush and Vue d’esprit. Use these to create visual effects similar to those in Jurassic Park and Pirates of the Caribbean and more, so as to build up your own creative portfolio and showreel. Your course will culminate in either the semester-long industry-based project or the internship programme – where a five-month training stint will allow you to experience real world industry practice.
Career Prospects
Due to DVFX’s broad-based approach, you can look forward to securing entry-level professional positions in the digital media and entertainment industry, working on film and video, broadcast media, television commercials, mobile applications and multimedia production.
You will hold positions like pre-visualiser, concept designer, modeller, compositor, effects and character animator, and motion-graphic specialist.
Accreditation and Opportunities for Further Studies
DVFX graduates also have the opportunity to pursue Bachelor Degrees at local universities like NTU, as well as to further their studies and training in Australia, UK and the US where undergraduate courses in animation, special effects and games design abound.
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Leverage on the School's core strength and expertise in film, sound & video production and post-production to get a firm foundation in 2D/3D art and animation |
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Build your own creative portfolio and showreel during your study. |
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Experience the real world with a semester-long industry-based project or internship programme |
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Create spectacular visual effects with cutting-edge production facilities and software |
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Entry Requirements
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examinations (or equivalent) results:
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"O" Level Grade |
English (EL1)
Any three other subjects |
1-5
1-6 |
The aggregate computation for selection is based on grades obtained for English, Mathematics (Grade 1-9), a relevant subject (Science, Art, Design & Technology or Computer Studies) (Grade 1-9) and two other subjects.
Candidates with hearing deficiency or severe vision deficiency should not apply for the course. Those with colour appreciation deficiency may be considered, subject to an in-house test.
Facilities and Staff
Our production facilities include the latest and most up-to-date digital technologies, featuring two TV studios, an on-line post-production suite, Avid Adrenaline video editing suites. Also available are 16mm film cameras and HDV camera. 3D software such as Maya, Softimage, Z-Brush and Vue d’esprit will be used to create special effects, models and environmental scenes similar to those created for movie such as Jurassic Park and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Our teaching staff comprises a team of qualified local and expatriate lecturers, with appropriate academic degrees and many years of relevant industry experience.
IS Modules
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) delivers the interdisciplinary curriculum under the Ngee Ann Learning Model (NLM). The NLM was introduced in 2001 to nurture a new generation of professionals with multidisciplinary skills to meet the challenges of a knowledge-based economy. The NLM incorporates core disciplines and Interdisciplinary Studies. It also nurtures innovative and entrepreneurial traits through the Innovation & Enterprise in Action (I & E in Action) module. IS modules challenge boundaries and offer insights into Communication, Entrepreneurship, Life Skills, Media & the Arts, and Science & Technology.