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Design Discipline

Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects

Programme code DE114110

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2024. Programme information for AY 2025/26 will be announced in early November 2024.
Curriculum
Semester 1 :
  • Aesthetics and Semiotics
  • Animation Principles
  • Digital Media Production
  • Digital Visualization
  • Drawing
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • Information Technology Essentials - Smart Living
Semester 2 :
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Animation) :
  • Cultural Studies
  • Story Development
  • Animation Workflow
  • Character Design
  • Figure Drawing
  • 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
  • Digital Compositing
  • Story Development
  • Visual Effects Design
  • Visual Effects Studio
  • 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 (Animation) :
  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Previsualization
  • Animation Studio
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Visual Effects) :
  • Creative and Design Thinking
  • Matchmoving
  • Previsualization
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Enrichment Module A
Semester 4 :
Higher Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects (Animation) :
  • Project Development for Animation and Visual Effects
  • Mise-en-scene
  • Motion and Performance
  • 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) :
  • Dynamic Simulation
  • Lighting and Texturing
  • Project Development for Animation and Visual Effects
  • 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 (Animation) :
  • Professional Development / Academic Writing Workshop
  • Animation Post Production
  • 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) :
  • Professional Development / Academic Writing Workshop
  • Visual Effects Post Production
  • 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