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 Diploma in Multimedia & Animation (MMA)  


Introduction 

A rat that cooks? And… a green ogre? Ratatouille and Shrek are just some of the 3D animated movies that have become larger than life on the silver screen. 3D animation is bringing fantasy to life, in ways that we might never have imagined before. It is revolutionising our cinematic, advertorial and even learning experience.

If you have a story to tell and want to ‘wow’ millions of people with your creativity, then our Diploma in Multimedia & Animation (MMA) should be your choice.

MMA prepares you for the world of 3D and interactive animation, so you can communicate your ideas through well-conceptualised and well-designed edutainment content, services and applications to the world. What’s more, with the emphasis on compiling a professional portfolio, you will be more than ready for an exciting career in the creative industry.

Our practice-oriented MMA diploma provides you with a strong grounding of the skills required by interactive or digital media professionals from the onset. Unique to the course is a balanced foundation in the arts, design, digital media and IT.

In the second year, you may opt to specialise in either 3D animation or interactive media (rich Internet applications, edutainment game authoring).

In your final year, your expertise will be further developed through project development where you will be engaged in all areas from concept to budgeting and implementation – skills that will serve you well when you enter the job market or choose to become an entrepreneur.

You will benefit from the School’s connection and collaboration with industry partners like the Singapore Animators Connection and the Media Development Authority – who work alongside the School to design the course and ensure that you will have access to the latest on trends and developments in the creative industry.

Career Prospects
Our MMA diploma helps develop your talents holistically; from thinking, conceptualising to development skills. You can work as an interactive media designer/developer, interface designer, 3D modeller/animator/rigger or game author, just to name a few. You will be well-equipped to carve – or flash – a name for yourself by applying your newly-acquired skills to the world of 2D or 3D animation in television or movies, video, advertising, e-learning, PC online as well as interactive arts and edutainment.

You might just find yourself working with international corporations like Pixar, Lucasfilm or DreamWorks in the future! Or you might find yourself starting up a high-potential creative set-up, developing your own interactive media titles.
Accreditation for Further Studies
With your MMA diploma, you will be able to further pursue your studies in the creative field in both local and overseas universities such as the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, RMIT University, Digipen Institute of Technology, Sheridan College and many other universities globally that are starting up degree programs in the digital media field.
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• Practice-oriented learning with emphasis on thinking and conceptualisation skills
• Option to specialise in 3D animation or interactive media - with project management skills
• Strong support and design input from high-standing industry partners

Contact us

School of InfoComm Technology
Blk 31 Level 8
535 Clementi Road
Singapore 599489

Mr. Rahardja Agus
Tel: 6460 8207
Fax: 6469 0490
Email: rahar@np.edu.sg

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Toll Free: 1800-4607333 (admission to full-time courses)
Tel: 6466 6555
Fax: 6468 3207
Website: www.np.edu.sg
Email: JoinNP@np.edu.sg

Entry Requirements 

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examinations (or equivalent) results:

Subject

‘O’ Level Grade

English Language (EL1)
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)
Any three other subjects

1-7
1-6
1-6

The aggregate computation for selection is based on grades obtained for English, Mathematics, Science (Grade 1-9) or Design & Technology (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.

Prescribed Modules / Electives

In the second year, students may choose to specialise either in the Interactive Media or 3D Animation option.

 

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.