Overview

The Advanced Diploma in Digital Media is a practical course aimed at Diploma graduates and working professionals who want to boost their portfolios with advanced skills. It focuses on creating high-quality work in a production-like environment.

The program includes comprehensive training in areas like 3D character animation, visual effects, and a three-part thesis production to ensure graduates have a masterpiece for their portfolio.

Key Objectives

Train media artists in advanced 3D character animation and rigging.
Equip students with tools to build interactive online sites.
Guide students through the full production pipeline: Pre-production, Production, and Post-production.

Curriculum

The course comprises 9 modules, including a three-part thesis project.

Course Modules & Synopsis

1. Intermediate 3D Follow-up to Foundation 3D. Trains on character animation and basic rigging using Autodesk Maya. Focuses on producing a well-directed characterized animated short.

2. Digital Web Development Provides practical and technical tools to build interactive online sites using current industry software.

3. Visual Effects and Compositing Introduces digital compositing and VFX workflow. Covers chroma keying, capturing visual effects, and integration of cross-platform software.

4. Motion Graphics Techniques for creating motion text and graphics. Emphasizes structuring projects and creating appropriate visuals for motion on screen.

5. Thesis (1) Pre-production First phase of the final thesis. Detailed planning of a multimedia project, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a structured format.

6. Thesis (2) Production Second phase. Execution of the multimedia project in a proper production-like environment.

7. Thesis (3) Post-production Final phase. Fine-tuning projects and preparing coursework for presentation.

8. Project Work Allows students to cherry-pick a preferred area (digital film, animation, VFX, motion graphics, web development) to develop a masterpiece project for their portfolio.

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Entry Requirements

Minimum Academic Requirements

Diploma in Digital Media awarded by a local polytechnic, CSM Academy International, or other relevant diploma holders.

English Language Requirement

IELTS with a minimum overall band of 5.0; OR
GCE ‘A’ Level pass in English or equivalent.

Fees

Student Type	Application Fee	Full Course Fee
Local Students	S$50.00	S$12,600.00
International Students	S$600.00	S$13,500.00

Fees are in Singapore Dollars and subject to GST.
Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Local Student refers to Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Employment Pass or Dependant Pass Holders.

Assessment & Graduation

Assessment Methodology

Assessments include assignments, portfolios, practicals, workshop activities, and project work.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete and pass 9 modules.

Local Students: Must achieve an attendance of 75%.
International Students: Must achieve an attendance of 90% in any month.

Upon successful completion, the Advanced Diploma in Digital Media will be conferred by CSM Academy International.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

Production Assistants (Animation and Video Pipeline)
3D Artist Assistants (Modeling/Texture/Lighting)
Storyboard Artists
Web Designers
Social Media Marketers
Video Generalists (Editors/Sound Tech/Camera Operators)