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Giving you that something xtra Attend Master classes conducted by the animation experts behind blockbusters such as Kung Fu Panda 2 and How to Train Our Dragon Go for immersion programmes in Shanghai or California. Experience a studio-based learning environment that simulates the industry. Hone your skills on industry-standard animation software by market leader, Toon Boom Animation. About the DiplomaAre you fascinated by the character animation in blockbusters such as Toy Story 3 and Tangled? If you would like to see the characters from your imagination come alive and take shape, then the Diploma in Animation & 3D Arts (A3DA) is just the course for you.This course offers you a solid foundation in animation, art, design and storytelling. A strong emphasis is also placed on widening your pre-production skills in character design, props and environment design, background and layout art.What's more, you will learn character animation or 3D art skills in a studio environment that simulates the real life work environment! Perfect Your ArtIn your third year, you will get to apply what you have learnt by bringing to life a full-fledged animation project – all the way through from concept and pre-production to production and post-production.You may even have the chance to go on an overseas immersion programme to Shanghai, Europe, the USA or Japan!
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Career Prospects You will be able to get started on your dream career in the digital entertainment industry! Your role could cover the various stages of animation production from concept, story development, storyboarding, character design, props and environment design to character animation, 3D modelling, texturing, lighting and rigging.
Further Studies
Pursue further studies in the creative technology field at local universities such as the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University as well as overseas institutions such as:
You can also apply to the Singapore Institute of Technology for the following degrees offered to poly graduates by the DigiPen Institute of Technology in Singapore. Students will enjoy advanced standing and subsidised fees.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.
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You must have also sat for a Science or Art / Higher Art or Design & Technology or Food & Nutrition or a relevant OSIE / Applied Subject and fulfil the aggregate computation requirements.Candidates with hearing deficiency or severe vision deficiency should not apply for the course.Those with colour appreciation deficiency may be considered, subject to passing an in-house test.Students are required to own a MacBook and purchase art materials.
Elective ModulesIn the second year, students may choose to specialise either in the Character Animation or 3D Arts option.