In this programme students will learn 3D modelling, rigging, texturing and lighting. Such skills will enable them to become a professional 3D modeller or character rigger, texture or lighting artist in the digital entertainment industry. Graduates can look forward to careers in the fast-growing digital entertainment industry as animators in film, TV and mobile media. They may assume the role of a concept artist, storyboard artist, character designer, 2D/3D character animator, 3D modeller, texture artist, lighting artist, layout artist, 3D character rigger, animation producer or director. Graduates can pursue further studies in

Masterclasses by leading practitioners from the animation industry

Cutting-edge digital animation production studio using Hollywood-standard software

Industry-standard graduation portfolio to beef up your resume

Global outlook via immersion trips to China, Europe, Japan or USA

WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT

What exactly makes certain animated characters so fascinating? Flawless art, design, storytelling and character performance – that’s what. Learn to master these and more with the Diploma in Animation & 3D Arts (A3DA).

A comprehensive practice-oriented course, A3DA is designed to take you through the entire process of animation production, from conceptualisation to post-production.

In your first year, you will acquire a firm foundation in animation, covering modules such as Principles of Animation and Fundamentals for Creative Professionals. You will also learn the basics of storytelling, scriptwriting, storyboarding and drawing.

In your second year, you will continue to hone your fine art skills with modules such as Advanced Figure Drawing and Human Anatomy. You will also be taught character design, 3D modelling and animation, and attend masterclasses conducted by renowned artists and professors with extensive experience in the animation industry.

Careers

As an A3DA graduate, you can look forward to a bright career in the fast-growing digital entertainment industry as animators in film, TV and mobile media. You may become a concept artist, storyboard artist, character designers, 2D/3D character animator, 3D modeller, texture artist, lighting artist, layout artist, 3D character rigger, animation producer or director.

Further studies

Pursue further studies in the creative technology field at local or overseas universities like Nanyang Technological University, DigiPen Institute of Technology, Sheridan College (Canada), Savannah College of Art and Design (US) and RMIT University (Australia).

Enjoy advanced standing and subsidised fees for the following Singapore Institute of Technology degrees offered to poly graduates by DigiPen Institute of Technology in Singapore:

- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production Animation

- Bachelor of Arts in Game Design

the creative technology field at local or overseas universities like Nanyang Technological University, DigiPen Institute of Technology, Sheridan College (Canada), Savannah College of Art and Design (US) and RMIT University (Australia).