Diploma in Animation, Games & Visual Effects (C29)

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Minimum entry requirements

5 to 11 points
3 to 8 points

Minimum entry requirements

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For O Levels


ELR2B2-D

5 to 11 points

128

Minimum entry requirements / Grades

  • English Language : 7
  • Additional Mathematics/Mathematics : 7
  • Any one of the following subjects: 6
    • Art / Higher Art
    • Biology
    • Biotechnology
    • Chemistry
    • Computing / Computer Studies
    • Creative 3D Animation
    • Design & Technology
    • Design Studies
    • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
    • Food & Nutrition / Nutrition & Food Science
    • Media Studies (English / Chinese)
    • Physics
    • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Chemistry)

Admission to a course is based on merit and subject to the availability of vacancies. The range of net ELR2B2 aggregate score of the students who were admitted to these courses through the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) are shown as a general reference.


For N levels


ELMAB3

3 to 8 points

Minimum entry requirements / Grades

  • English Language Syllabus A : 3
  • Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics : 3
  • Any one of the following subjects: 3
    • Design and Technology
    • Food and Nutrition / Nutrition and Food Science
    • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
  • Any two other subjects (excluding CCA): 4

Medical requirements

  • Applicants with such condition may encounter difficulties in some modules with high reliance on colour usage. Such applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for admission to the course. 

     

    Interested applicants with this condition are highly encouraged to contact Nanyang Polytechnic for more information. 

Craft Worlds. Shape Stories. Captivate Audiences.

You will become professionals who are:

Creative. Expressive. Inspired.
    What you'll learn
  • Immerse yourself in a world of creative collaboration. Master the art of storytelling with expert guidance, hands-on industry projects, and world-class facilities. Bring stories to life through captivating animations, immersive gaming experiences, and stunning visual effects.

     

    At the end of this diploma course, you’ll gain the following course competencies:

    • 2D Art
    • 3D Art
    • Storytelling
    • Real-Time Technology

     

    and one of the following three elective course competencies:

    • Animation
    • Games
    • Visual Effects
  • Learning Units

    • 22 Competency Units (CmU): Each CmU integrates skills and knowledge from different disciplines. This enables the students to fulfil specific work-tasks upon completion.
    • 4 Work-Integration Units (WIU): A WIU is a workplace contextualised project. It allows students to tackle real-world work problems under the guidance of our educators, so that our students graduate ready for the workplace. Each WIU belongs to a Competency Canvas that helps you develop and demonstrate your abilities to perform work tasks at a higher proficiency.

    5 Course Competencies

    Each Competency Canvas consists of a collection of Competency Units and a Work-Integration Unit (WIU), which is a workplace-contexualised project. Competency Canvases help you develop and demonstrate your abilities to perform work tasks at a higher proficiency.

     

    1 Internship Programme (ITP)
    In Year 3, all students will have a chance to do a 12-week internship with our industry partners and gain hands-on experience to be confident in the workplace.

     

    The ITP is one of the WIUs.


    1 Final Year Project (FYP)
    In Year 3, all students will do a final-year project in their specialisation of choice. This is a final project to showcase the skills that they have gained in the diploma.

     

    The FYP is one of the WIUs.

     

    11 General Studies Modules (GSM)
    General Studies Modules allow you to explore other areas of interest beyond your chosen area of specialisation. You will have to take 6 prescribed GSMs and 5 elective GSMs across Year 1 and 2.

     

    3 Specialisations to choose from

    In Year 2, students will choose a specialisation, which will determine the Specialisation CmUs that you take in Year 2 and Year 3.

     

    You can choose 1 specialisation from the following:

    • Animation
    • Games
    • Visual Effects

Course Curriculum

This course adopts the new Professional Competency Model

  • You will take a total of 3 elective GSMs in Year 1. You will have a wide range of elective GSMs to choose from. Please note that the modules offered are subject to change each semester.

    Elective General Studies Modules

    Each elective module consists of 10 hours of class time and 5 hours of eLearning/self-directed learning.

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    Elective General Studies Modules

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  • You will take the following units based on your chosen specialisation.

    Virtual Production
    Immersive Media Technology
    Virtual Production

    WIU

Opportunities

Nurturing you to be future-ready

Internships

 

Secure internships with leading animation studios, visual effects (VFX) houses, and game builders to learn from industry's best.

 

Refine your artistry and hone the technical skills you’ll need to thrive in any creative team, from animation and VFX compositing, to 3D environment design and storytelling.

 

Gain resume-worthy experiences, build your confidence and soft skills, and make the right connections to bring your career dreams to life.

 

Immerse in guest lecturers & field trips, and take on the opportunities to make a social impact with your creations.

Overseas Programmes

Expand your global horizons. Explore diverse business landscapes, international trends, and networking opportunities through our study exchanges, educational trips, international conferences, design festivals, and competitions.

Diploma-Plus Programmes

Broaden your horizons through our Diploma-Plus Programme, where you can acquire specialised skills and advanced knowledge for immediate workplace application or further university studies. This certified programme culminates in a Dip-Plus transcript awarded at graduation.

Industry Collaborations

Refine your craft through learning opportunities we co-create with our extensive network of industry partners. Work on real-world projects alongside animation icons, VFX pioneers, and world-crafting wizards. Delve into the latest innovations, and get exclusive access to PlayStation® development sets. Join guest lectures, field trips, and the chance to make a social impact with your creations round out this level.

Post-graduation options

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Pursue a degree

Get advanced standing for courses at local and overseas universities. Many of our graduates go on to pursue degrees at:

  • Nanyang Technological University
  • National University of Singapore
  • DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
  • Singapore University of Technology and Design
  • and more
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Kickstart your career

Our graduates are highly sought after in dynamic industries, with rewarding careers in:

  • 2D/3D Character Animator
  • 3D Generalist
  • 3D Lighting Artist
  • 3D Modeller
  • 3D Rigging Artist
  • 2D/3D Game Artist
  • and more
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Advance your diploma

Pursue post-diploma opportunities, including specialist diplomas, industry-recognised certifications, and work-study programmes.

Pursue a degree

Get advanced standing for courses at local and overseas universities. Our graduates have pursued degrees at:

  • Nanyang Technological University
  • National University of Singapore
  • DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
  • Singapore University of Technology and Design
  • Academy of Art University (US)

Kickstart your career

Our graduates are highly sought after in dynamic industries, with rewarding careers in:

  • 2D/3D Character Animator
  • 3D Generalist
  • 3D Lighting Artist
  • 3D Modeller
  • Concept Artist
  • UI Artist
  • Game Animator
  • Animation Producer
  • Art Director
  • Game Art Designer
  • Game Art Designer
  • Game Level Designer
  • Game QA Tester
  • Game Producer
  • Compositor
  • Creative Director
  • Digital Matte Painter
  • Illustrator
  • Layout Artist
  • Production Designer
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Texture Artist
  • Visual Development Artist
  • Visual Effect Artist
  • UI Artist
PARTNERS

Who’s on board with us

Scrawl Animation

The various tracks offered in Animation, Games & Visual Effects will help learners to find their own niche and career paths. The canvases offered to learners will broaden and deepen their technical skills and competencies. NYP learners, I believe, will also have a competitive edge over their contemporaries by being more adaptable, agile and resilient. I am supportive of this new direction for NYP School of Design & Media as they move to the Professional Competency Model and keep ahead of the emerging technologies and trends for the design and media industry.

Seng Choon Meng

CEO, Scrawl Animation

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