Diploma In Visual Effects And Motion Graphics Central

Course details

We are constantly exposed to visual effects and motion graphics every day, from the latest films in the cinema, to commercials and promos on television and web.

Are you a creative person looking to work in this field? Do you want to see your work come together to create graphics and visual effects for movies, television and video games? If so, you may want to earn your Diploma in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics from Singapore Polytechnic.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Throughout our full pipeline three years course from conceptualizing to completion, you will learn how to bring your creative ideas to life, using the latest digital technologies to create visual effects and motion graphics.

Not only will you use the latest software, but also high-definition cameras, studio equipment and green screen technology – This fully prepares you for employment in film and broadcast graphics, commercials and the VFX industries.

Learning & Teaching Method

For a balance of practice and theory, you will gain knowledge of the field through specialist lectures by Mentors and our experienced staff, which are followed by hands-on sessions. As you progress, you will specialise in areas of interest through numerous external real life and final year projects.

By the 3rd year, you will have the skills to generate a product from concept through to a polished work. There will be visits from industry professionals, exhibitions and workshops. You will also have the opportunity to participate in national and international festivals and competitions. These will help you develop a showreel of professional, broadcast quality work, which you can show to potential employers.

 Comprehensive facilities

• We have industry standard facilities and equipment.
• Green screen cyclorama shooting floor
• Wire rigs and harnesses @ VEFX studio for Stunts
• Studio control room for multi-cam operations
• Motion Capture Studio
• Stereoscopic 3D camera rigs and S3D post-production suite
• Special Effects Make-up @ The FORGE

Industry live projects

Our students have been involved in many industry projects such as Music Matters 2013, EDB, Halloween at Universal Studios 2013, Licence to Play 2013, World Solar Car Challenge 2013, SP Open house video 2013, Singapore Art Museum, Learning Express, etc.

SUBJECT                                                                               GRADE

1. English Language (1st Lang)                                        1 - 7*
2. Mathematics (Elementary / Additional)                         1 - 7
3. Any two other subjects                                                 1 - 6

Module Name

First Year

• General Education 1
• General Education 2
• Drawing
• Graphic Design Principles
• 3D Fundamentals
• Video and Audio Fundamentals
• Digital Photography
• Creative Storytelling
• Pre-Viz and Storyboarding
• Media Theory
• Motion Analysis and Techniques
• Compositing Fundamentals

Second Year

• Communicating for Professional Effectiveness
• Social Innovation Project or Overseas Social Innovation Project
• General Education 3
• Effects Animation
• Digital Matte Painting and Layout
• Special Effects
• Motion Capture
• Dynamic Typography
• 3D for Visual Effects
• Broadcast Design
• Media Business
• Production for Visual Effects
• Digital Compositing

Third Year

• Internship
• Advanced Matchmoving Techniques
• Visual Effects Studio
• Elective Modules (choose ONE)
• 3D Animation
• Independent Study