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Design Discipline

Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects

Programme code DE114110

Curriculum
Semester 1:
  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Animation Principles
  • Cinematography Workshop
  • StoryForge
  • Character Drawing
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - Smart Living
Semester 2:
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Character Animation) :
  • Cultural Studies
  • Story Development
  • Character Creation
  • Futuristic Character Portrait
  • Character Stylization Workshop
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Visual Effects):
  • Cultural Studies
  • Story Development
  • Sci-Fi Props and Scenes
  • Digital Aging Environment
  • Movie Set Extension
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Art Direction):
  • Cultural Studies
  • Story Development 
  • Sci-Fi Movie Look Development
  • Anime Layout Design
  • Creative Scene Crafting
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Semester 3:
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Character Animation):
  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Previsualization
  • Character Posture Creation
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Visual Effects):
  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Previsualization
  • VFX Proposal and Shooting Plan
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Art Direction):
  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Previsualization
  • Props and Scene Design
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A
Semester 4:
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Character Animation):
  • Project Development for Animation and Visual Effects
  • Fighting Scene Motion Design
  • Combat Animation Production
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Visual Effects):
  • Project Development for Animation and Visual Effects
  • Mechanical Scene Visualization
  • Elemental Magical VFX
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Art Direction):
  • Project Development for Animation and Visual Effects
  • Mise-En-Scene
  • Story Motion
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module B
Semester 5:
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Character Animation) :
  • Post-Production for Animated Film
  • Graduation Project for Animation and Visual Effects
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Visual Effects) :
  • Post-Production for Visual Effects Film
  • Graduation Project for Animation and Visual Effects
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Art Direction):
  • Post-Production for Animation and Visual Effects
  • Graduation Project for Animation and Visual Effects
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
Modules Across Semesters:
  • Industrial Attachment