Diploma in Animation Design
The Diploma in Animation Design gives students the creative and technical knowledge and skills they need to become professionals in the animation industry. The emphasis is placed on the design and production aspects of 2D and 3D animation, including life drawing as well as background and character design.
To enhance their competitive edge in the digital age, students learn to use state-of-the-art editing equipment in pre-production, production and post-production. They also acquire skills for creating moving imagery and special effects, which are currently in demand in the local and international film media and entertainment industries.
Study Mode & Duration
5 Semesters / 2 + 1/2 Years + 6 months Industrial Attachment
Syllabus
First Year
- Design Basic
- Design and Culture
- Drawing for Designers
- Digital Image Processing
- Digital Illustration
- Colour Concept
- Laws for Creative Industry
- Drawing for Animation
- Drawing Anatomy
Second Year
- 3D Character Modeling
- 3D Animation
- Animation Compositing
- Body Mechanics(Rigging)
- Special Effects
- Screenplay and Storyboarding
- Multimedia Authoring
- Video and Audio Techniques
- Matte Painting
Third Year
- Experimental Video
- Digital Photography
- 3D Character Animation
- Creative Animation Design Portfolio
- Internship
- Thesis
Job Opportunity
- Art/Film Director
- TV Commercial Producer/Director
- Animation Artist
- Post-production Editor
- 3D Modeler
- Effects Animator
- Concept Artist
- Character Animator/Rigger
- Visual Development Artist
- Forensic Animator
- Texture Artist
- Storyboard Artist