The course covers the full spectrum of the animation process from conceptualization to completion, yet allows students to develop their strength in one of three main tracks: assets creation, character animation or compositing and lighting. Graduates of this diploma can join the fast growing digital entertainment industry in various positions, for example: 2D and 3D animator, modeler / texture artist, layout artist, lighting artist, effects animator, compositor, storyboard artist, character designer, concept artist, illustrator. They may join local or overseas universities for further studies in the areas of: 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, games development, design, fine arts. Many universities grant advanced standing to graduates and admit them directly into the second year of a three-year degree programme.
Expected October 2023
School of Digital Media and Infocomm Technology
Singapore Polytechnic,
500 Dover Road,
139651, Singapore
Applicants must have obtained the following qualification: GCE 'O' Levels, relevant Institute of Technical Education Higher NITEC (ITC/CBS) qualifications, or relevant Institute of Technical Education NITEC (NTC2) qualifications (with minimum GCE 'N' Level qualifications). A 'B' average overall would be minimally sufficient for candidates to make a competitive application. those from Integrated Programme (IP) Schools in Singapore who have completed the equivalent of Sec 4 as well as those who have graduated from IP schools can be considered for admission; eligibility is similar to GCE 'O' level; for those who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the entry requirements are minimum Grade 4 for English (1st Lang) except for Creative Writing for Television and New Media and Media and Communication courses where a Grade 5 (1st Lang) is required, minimum Grade 5 for Mathematics, minimum Grade 5 for relevant subject, overall aggregate should be at least 22 (based on 5 subjects including English, Mathematics and relevant subject); or equivalent qualification. Students from other countries should have country specific requirements equivalent to Singapore. Also they must fulfill the following English language requirements: TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based); or IELTS (International English Language Testing System - overall minimum 6.0; for China qualifications 6.0 is also required for reading and speaking components), or passes English language entrance test.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
