Diploma in 3D Animation, VFX & 3D Modeling
6, Singapore
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
28 Mar 2025
TUITION FEES
SGD 44,258 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 32,700 SGD for singaporean & PR | 44,258.20 SGD for international students
Introduction
Our 12-month 3D Animation, VFX & 3D Modeling diploma program is designed for aspiring CG artists passionate about creating lifelike animations, stunning visual effects, and intricate 3D models for the film, gaming, and entertainment industries. This program, led by industry veterans with real-world experience, emphasizes a solid grounding in computer graphics fundamentals before advancing into the specialized techniques used in Hollywood VFX and blockbuster animations.
The curriculum is tailored to build both technical skill and creative intuition. Students begin with foundational studies in 3D software, art direction, and cinematography, acquiring the essential knowledge that bridges artistic vision with technical execution. As they progress, students can specialize in Animation, Modeling, or Visual Effects:
- Animation: Focusing on the art of bringing digital characters to life, this specialization emphasizes the 12 Principles of Animation, character movement, and performance, equipping students with the skills to create believable, dynamic animations.
- Modeling: This specialization centers on creating realistic 3D assets, from characters and environments to props. Students learn the intricacies of digital sculpting, texture mapping, and material application to produce photorealistic models.
- Visual Effects (VFX): Geared towards those passionate about creating digital simulations, lighting, and compositing, the VFX track covers advanced techniques to craft immersive scenes, realistic particle effects, and high-impact visuals.
Overview
- Graduate with a WSQ Diploma in Media (Visual Graphics) conferred by SkillsFuture Singapore^
- 12-month full-time curriculum
- Open to local and international students above 16 years old
- Specialization tracks to choose from after Term One: Animation, Modeling or Visual Effects
- In-depth training in industry tools such as Houdini, Nuke, Maya and Zbrush
- Study in a studio-simulated environment
Graduates of the program emerge with a portfolio showcasing their chosen specialization, supported by the technical expertise and creative vision essential to succeed in today’s competitive CG landscape.
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Curriculum
Term 1
Students will be taught the general CG pipeline skills, i.e. from modeling, animation, lighting to rendering and compositing. They are trained to develop strong fundamental artistic skills as well as technical skills in Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Nuke and ZBrush.
Term 2
Students will commence their specializations: Animation, Modeling or Visual Effects. Our curriculum goes in-depth into industry production techniques used in feature films.
Term 3
Each of the specializations will begin advanced training, such as Feature-film quality Character Modeling for Modeling students, Creature Animation for Animation students and a feature-film quality project for Visual Effects students. At the end of the course, students will prepare and graduate with a showreel, which is a key requirement for getting hired!
Rankings
Top 10 3D Animation School in the World
3dsense Media School has been consistently ranked as one of the Top Schools in the World, and in 2024, we have been ranked in the Top 10 3D Animation School by The Rookies Awards. We are also a Houdini Certified School, one of the very few in Asia, which is a recognition of our training methods.
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Career Opportunities
Potential Career Paths: Visual Effects Artist, Animator, Technical Director, CG Generalist and many more!
Hired By The Best Companies
Our graduates have been employed in some of the best studios around the world, and worked on various projects ranging from animated TV series to blockbuster feature films.
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Animal Logic
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Square Enix.
- EA
- Polygon Pictures