Diploma in Digital 3D Animation
EQUATOR COLLEGE
Programme Overview
The Diploma in Digital 3D Animation introduces the fundamentals of animation techniques, from the basics of 2D animation to the wonders of 3D animation. Students will be given the opportunity to explore various animation techniques by using both traditional and digital tools.
The Hollywood award-winning Autodesk Maya software, which is the leading edge of the entertainment industry, will be used for 3D modelling and animation and will be the focus of this course. The course offers students extensive instructions in the fundamentals of 2D and 3D animation, storyboarding, modeling, conceptual design, special effects, and the integration of sound and vision for the television and entertainment industry.
Students will explore key technical, theoretical, and cultural issues in the shaping of digitally-created animation, which reflects the worldwide trend of converging traditional and new media into the unified digital experience that the entertainment industry has become.
Malaysian Students
- Pass SPM / UEC / IGCSE / ‘O’ level with 3 credits including Mathematics; OR
- Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3 and SPM (1 credit); OR
- Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government.
International Students
International students can refer to the International Qualification Equivalency for International Students to Enter Higher Learning Institutions website prescribed by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) to ensure that the qualification is comparable to the entry requirements set by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
*Note: All candidates are subject to pass a drawing test / portfolio assessment conducted by Equator College to determine their suitability for the course. Applicants are also required to demonstrate proficiency in English, a pass in SPM / IGCSE / O-Levels English or have studied subjects that require a satisfactory level in English. All design students are required to have a laptop by the start of Semester 2 in their studies.
Animation & Studio Practice
- Introduction to Animation
- 2D Animation
- 3D Animation
- Facial Animation
- Storyboarding
Digital Media & Technology
- Basic Computer Graphic
- Interactive Design
- Motion Graphic
- Sound and Video Editing
Compulsory & MOHE MPU Subjects
- English for Designers
- English for Business Communication
- MPU U1, U2, U3 and U4
3D Modelling & Digital Production
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Modeling & Animation
- Sculpture Modeling
Photography, Art & Design Context
- Basic Photography
- Photography
- History of Art
Final Year Project & Research
- Final Year Project
Drawing, Illustration & Visual Studies
- Drawing
- Conceptual Drawing
- 2 Dimensional Design
- Colour Studies
- Sketching Workshop
- Illustration Technique
- Illustration
Professional Practice
- Marketing and Management
- Internship*
*Note: Course offering, structure, and schedule may vary by semester and academic year, and are subject to change.
Softwares
Students will learn and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software to create and develop their work.
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Progression Pathways
Equator’s Diploma programmes are also structured to enable students to progress through one of the most comprehensive undergraduate, and subsequently, postgraduate portfolios that are offered by our international partner universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and Malaysia.
Future Careers
- 3D Modeller
- Character Animator
- 3D Generalist
- Environment Artist
- Creative Director
- Character Rigger
- Pre-visualisation & Storyboard Artist
- Concept Artist
- Art Entrepreneur
- AR / VR Content Artist
- 3D Walkthrough Visualiser
- Motion Designer
- Technical Animator
- Lighting & Rendering Artist
Inspiring Achievers
Our alumni who are leading the way in creative industries.
