Diploma in Visual Effects

The One Academy

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Apr, Aug

Tuition Fees

RM60,000

Course Structure

VFX Specialisation

  • A variety of subjects include comprehensive practical exercises simulating current VFX industry pipeline, planning, production and effects production of complete visual effects shot. VFX specialisation tracks help students learn in-depth about the variety of effects that can be produced by utilising visual effects. Students will choose two core production disciplines out of the following tracks to specialise in.

Creature Look Development

  • This track focuses on workflow and pipeline for photorealistic & stylised CG creatures as well as associated assets.

Effects Animation

  • Workflow ranges from SideFX Houdini to the creation of effects animation and elements of simulation which incorporates the technical aspects, its programming and also the creative aspects of effects animation.

Rigging and Creature FX

  • Focuses on the technical and artistic aspects of rigging and creature effects workflow in the animation and VFX production pipeline.

Creature Animation

  • This track emphasizes to impart the principles of animation mechanics, convey strong emotions in animated performance which uses both biped (2-feet animal) and quadruped (4-feet animal) rig.

Background Prep to Compositing

  • With workflow and pipeline from plate preparation to compositing moving image within the creation of assets/elements that are implemented and manipulated in compositing.

Course Modules

  • Design Fundamentals
  • Drawing
  • Visual Communication
  • Advanced Drawing
  • Introduction to Digital Photography
  • 3D Maya Essentials & Shader Development
  • Basic Lighting and Compositing
  • Business Marketing for VFX and Animation Pipeline
  • Production Management: Production Pipeline
  • Cinematography: Exploration and Critical Analysis of Films
  • Studies in Visual Narratives for Time-Based Media
  • Project Management for Production
  • Production Tracking

Contextual Courses

  • History of Art & Design
  • History of Visual Effects
  • Language & Communication Skills
  • Malaysian Studies
  • Business & Marketing
  • Culture & Humanities
  • Survey of S.E.A Art & Culture

Personal Development

  • Interpersonal Skills & Development Workshops
  • Career Realities

Software

  • Adobe CC
  • Autodesk Maya
  • The Foundry: NukeX
  • SideFX: Houdini
  • Pixologic ZBrush
  • Substance Painter
  • Autodesk Shotgun

(Note: Subjects offered are subject to change based on the requirements of the Academic Board and MQA.)

Entry Requirements

  • Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with minimum 3 credits (3Cs) including a Pass in Bahasa Melayu and Sejarah
  • Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with minimum 3 credits (3Bs)
  • Pass IGCSE / O-Level with minimum 3 credits (3Cs)
  • Pass The One Academy’s Certificate in Communication Design OR Certificate from other Institutions of Higher Learning in related field with minimum CGPA 2.00
  • Pass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 in art & design field (subject to internal assessment process)
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government AND
  • Pass Portfolio Review or Drawing Test conducted by The One Academy for candidate who does not have a Pass in Art subject or without an art subject at SPM level or its equivalent

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM2,000

Tuition fees

RM60,000

Other miscellaneous fees

RM40,000

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM101,700

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