Diploma in Digital Animation

Digital Animation is the process of creating moving, animated visuals using computer programmes. It is about bringing static images and objects to life through visuals, movement, expression and personality. In this 3-year programme, we offer courses that introduce students to the essential skillsets that are needed in the creation of animation content. This programme is designed to groom students to develop their creative and artistic senses, foster their own ingenious techniques, build their portfolios and reels by instilling various skills that fits the animation industry’s requirement. The course focuses on the 3D aspect of animation production, whilst also teaching other traditional crafts on the side to help build a strong foundation. Courses will be taught by professional mentors in an industry-oriented environment to help them gain invaluable insight from top industry leaders. Students are also introduced to multiple paths that the animation industry travels upon while learning all the vital skillsets during our programme. Towards the end of the programme, students will be able to apply all their learnings and skills into creating a full 3D animated short film as their Final Project before graduation, which prepares and leads them to thrive in their chosen career.

AREA OF STUDY

• Figure Drawing & Concept Design
• Visual Storytelling
• Specialization in Animation or Modelling
• Animation Short Film

Course Modules

• Design Fundamentals
• Drawing
• Advanced Drawing
• Visual Communication
• Approaches to Figure Drawing
• Perspective Studies
• Functional Drawing
• Life Figure Drawing
• Conceptual Art Development
• Concept Art
• Introduction to Photography
• Visual Storytelling
• Digital Video Creation
• 3D Maya Essentials
• Drawn Animation
• 3D Animation
• 3D Environment Modelling
• Applied Practice in Animation & Modelling
• Specialisation in Animation & Modelling
• Introduction to Compositing to Editing
• Studio for Animation & Modelling
• Animation Short Film: Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production

Contextual Courses

• Language & Communication Skills
• History of Art & Design
• Malaysian Studies
• Business & Marketing
• Survey of S.E.A. Art & Culture
• Culture & Humanities

Software

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Audition
• Adobe Animation
• Adobe Lightroom
• Adobe Substance 3D Painter
• Autodesk Maya
• Pixologic ZBrush
• Marmoset Toolsbag
• Marvelous Designer

Personal Development

• Sound Workshop
• Rigging Workshop
• Advanced Rigging Workshop
• Lighting & Compositing Workshop
• Team Building Activities