School of Digital Media & Infocomm Technology

Diploma in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics (DVEMG) JAE Code: S39

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Overview

IMAGINE THE DIGITAL POSSIBILITIES... You have the power to digitally create an army of 80,000 soldiers or make anyone invisible, just like in the movies.
 

Visual effects and motion graphics are common in film, video and digital media including animation, film titles, television graphics, commercials, multimedia presentations and digital/video games.


 


 

 


2nd year student River on a Wire Rig

The Diploma in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics (DVEMG) equips you with knowledge and skills to develop eye-catching visual effects and presentations. You will learn to integrate live-action footage with computer generated imagery to create visuals which look realistic, but may be dangerous or impossible to capture on film. You will use video and/or animation technology to bring static images to life!
 

Join the Diploma in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics to create your very own DIGITAL POSSIBILITIES. It may be your ticket to a successful career as a visual effects artist.



 

First Class Training Opportunities


You will:

·         Be equipped with strong foundation in art and aesthetics to develop eye-catching visual effects and motion graphics.

·         Use studio facilities that support effects makeup and wire stunts to enhance storytelling.

·         Use cutting edge computer and video technologies to integrate live-action footage with textural graphics to realize your
          creative vision.

·         Learn in small groups through a variety of teaching methods such as tutorials, critique sessions, workshops,
          presentations, research work, case studies, experimental or practical work.

·         Have opportunity to join the Diploma-Plus programme and graduate with an additional qualification.

·         Gain valuable experience through a semester-long internship with a reputable local/overseas organisations such as
          Infinite Frameworks Pte Ltd, Blackmagic Design Pte Ltd, Mediacorp Studios Pte Ltd and University of California,
          Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Theater, Film and Television.

·         Have many opportunities to join various competitions as well as to participate in real-world projects.

·         Have opportunities to join overseas study trips and exchange programmes.



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I have read the module synopses in detail and believe that the course is well balanced, offering a solid and very necessary foundation year in art and aesthetics and some highly relevant Year 2 & 3 modules that will provide the students with useful practical knowledge that they can build on in a variety of VFX and Motion Graphics vocations.

Paul Stevens
Executive Producer
Business Development Manager
Blackmagic Design Pte Ltd

 

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The market for motion content will experience tremendous growth as new media devices; like the Apple iPhone, Sony PSP and the Google Phone drive these content within easy reach of busy professionals, executives and students
on the go. This is where the expertise of visual effects and motion graphics
artists would come in to better package these content for consumption by their intended audiences.

Mark Sun
Director (Creative Assets)
MotionElements.com.


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