3dsense Media School

Concept Design & Illustration Diploma

The concept art and illustration curriculum is designed and conduction in collaboration with Imaginary Friends Studio, a highly acclaimed illustration studio in Singapore that has produced works for high profile companies in the game and comic industries, such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, League of Legends, and Star Wars.

This course trains aspiring concept artists in artistic and illustration fundamentals, focusing on digital illustration of conceptual and functional designs such as character concept art, environment concept art, creature design, vehicles, and props.

Game Art Diploma

Course Description: This game art diploma provides two specialisation options for aspiring game artists – 3D game modeling, and game animation. Through this course, students will to through anatomy studies and the basics of required software before learning to create visually impressive game assets or animation while maintaining good production pipeline efficiencies. The 3D game modeling specialisation trains students to craft game-ready assets for deployment across platforms, from fearsom creatures to minute leaves and grass in the game environment; the game animation specialisation trains students on bringing a character to life with convincing character movements, from exhilarating special attack combos to jumping across a giant mushroom. Upon graduation, students will be both skilled artistically and possess an intimate understanding of next-generation game engines.

Visual Effects & Animation Diploma

The Visual Effects & Animation Diploma focuses on training students in computer graphics fundamentals before diving into advanced digital techniques used in today’s Hollywood visual effects and feature animations. Students will be trained in artistic fundamentals, technical skills in industry-required software (Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Nuke, ZBrush), and will be taught general CG pipeline skills in 3D modeling, animation, lighting, rendering and composition before choosing one of three specialisation tracks – 3D modeling, 3D animation, or visual effects.

The 3D Animation specialisation track focuses on bringing digital characters to life, the 3D Modeling specialisation track trains students in creating high-res photorealistic assets, and the Visual Effects specialisation track focuses the training on digital simulations, lighting, and compositing.

Motion & Graphics Design Diploma

Course Description: The motion & graphics design diploma equips students with various skillsets, including graphic design, animation, concept design, storyboarding, typography, composition, video production, art direction, and cinematography. Students will be trained in design fundamentals and will be taught the basics in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, and Cinema 4D. Through the course, students will receive assignments that simulate real-world scenarios to create 2D and 3D projects, and are expected to follow the industry-standard production pipeline in executing their works.

Toy and Product Design Diploma

Course Description: This 12-month diploma trains students to become full-fledged toy or product designers by equipping them with the knowledge and hands-on experiences of processes and skills in prototyping and design. From gaining a full understanding of the rapid prototyping process to creating human-friendly designs or even developing their own line of toy products, students will receive great emphasis on essential software, tools, and functionalities. Critical concepts governing product design and production will also be covered, ensuring that graduates acquire the important skillsets needed to become independent creators of new and innovative products or assume major designer roles in industrial design companies.