Tuesday 24 December 2013

Make your career a beautiful journey with GAME PROGRAMMING

What is there that has inspired many of the students to go for computer science education? It is the animation and game programming industry that has taken away the hearts of people towards itself and that has led to demand for game development education. Game programming is an interesting career choice and in today’s life whosoever has opted for this lucrative career is prospering day by day. Game programming can be considered as a subset of game development and this field requires skills in software engineering. Game programming is the most important and the most essential part of game development.

Programming is the most complex part of a game and every bit of a game i.e. even the smallest module of game needs programming. What all are the requisites for becoming a successful game programmer? You must have strong programming skills i.e. you can be either good in C/C++ or in Java. As today most of the games are based on Java and it is an easy language too, so one should be good at it. Other requisite is the passion; you must have passion for games and 3d game development.


So parents’ if finding their children interest towards career in gaming must not stop them, rather give them an encouragement and let them pursue degree course in game design, game programming or animation. There are numerous schools and institutes offering these programs, so enroll your child with any of the institutes but first refer to their curriculum. Mages is one of an excellent institute providing education in this field and help fulfilling your child’s dream.  

Friday 20 December 2013

Ever wondered what it takes to learn in the right mix of learning strategies??? ...

MAGES has the recipe!

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGY

MAGES Institute of Excellence utilizes a variety of Training and Learning
Strategies in our Course Delivery. Teaching, learning and assessment processes
have been developed to ensure that students experience a variety of methods of
learning and assessment. The majority of work within this advanced programme
includes lectures, seminars, demonstration workshops and assessments, with
applied learning through individual and group assignments, participation
presentations, and formal examination. Students are expected to display
experiential learning. Knowledge and skills are delivered through (but not limited
by) the following key strategies:

Individual Tutorials
Students normally have at least one individual tutorial each semester with the
appropriate module lecturers to discuss their work, progress and to give advice
on their programme of study in the particular area.

Group Tutorials
A programme of group tutorials may be arranged for each module either for the
whole student group or, for smaller groups of students. Group tutorials may be
lecturer or student-led and are intended to generate debate about the immediate
issues being addressed. This will inevitably include the wider implications of
those issues and assignments as a whole.

Lectures, Seminars and Practice
Lectures are delivered by module lecturers and occasionally by visiting lecturers.
The programme has links with a number of related businesses and organisations
to provide insights into emerging trends and lecturers are encouraged to
continue their own professional practice. Students are expected to attend all
Lectures and Seminars on time and fulfil the minimum attendance requirements.
Quizzes, Presentations, Tests and Assignments will be provided to track learning
effectiveness.

MAGES Guided Project
Full time students are required to take up a Compulsory MAGES Guided project.
This project provides a systematic approach for project management and course
skills application. Where applicable, MAGES will arrange for industry advisors and
mentors to guide students on project development with reference to real life
case studies. Topic for this Guided project will be determined in advance by
MAGES and Academic Board. Project development will be scheduled throughout
the course duration. As an experience based project there will be no minimum
pass credit requirement.

Additional Strategies
MAGES provides additional learning strategies through Role-Plays; Problem-Based
Learning; Case-Studies; Extra-Curricular Activities etc. to extend knowledge and
stimulate learning. These will be accompanied by Holistic Learning Activities such
as Field Trips; Movie Events; Studio Visits; Game Launches; Local and
International Conferences; Trade Events; Exhibitions and Mentorship Sessions to
nurture students with Character, who are ready for Life Long Learning.

Tuesday 17 December 2013

Flourishing Career with Animation

Choosing career after completing higher studies is the most difficult decision. There are a number of career alternatives which one can apply for. But selecting which option to go with is of main concern. As well said, one right decision can take you to unbelievable heights, whereas one wrong decision can ruin your life. So go with the profession that you are interested in and that has some future. The professional course that is booming these days is Animation. Animation industry is emerging at a faster pace and has become one of the most demanding industries. Be it a television or film industry, gaming industry, or any industry, animation is in demand everywhere.

Animation has become a valuable tool in education industry also thus there are many institutes offering diploma or degree in animation. Animation helps your work to speak and reach the hearts of people. It is a creative and heart-winning profile which has attracted huge mass of students. Students with keen interest in creativity and good imagination can go for diploma in animation course. Diploma in animation means inculcating technicalities related to motion graphics, bringing the creativity out of you and making you proficient with computer skills. This industry demands for lot of innovation, and imagination.

Although there are a bountiful of institutes offering diploma in animation, but Mages is at its best. The professionals here will help you get the knowledge of texturing, modeling, lightning and rendering. 


Monday 16 December 2013

Learn Character Game Designing with Mages

Whenever you think of character game designing, I guess the first thing that comes to your mind would be Super Mario. Undoubtedly this is the only game that till date has fans around the world. This game had everything in it that a player wants, from graphics to character and from 3D animation to sound. Super Mario is the most loved game amongst gamers.

With new games emerging every year, there is an extravagant and simultaneous technological advancement in gaming consoles and thus gaming business is boosting continuously. The main reason behind increased demand for games is their heart-winning character. A character in the game is the only factor that binds the gamer and helps increased sales. Except character there are many other reasons that make games lucrative i.e. levels, graphics, sound, etc. With this, the demand for professionals is also increasing and the professionals who can create life like concepts and characters are most entertained.

Game designing field offers variety of jobs that include charactergame designing, 3d modeling, concept and effects artist etc. The 3D feature in the game makes game more interactive and gives the gamer real life experience. The passionate people can go for game design program where he can hold a position like character animator, level designer, concept artist, character game designer etc.

If you are compassionate and eager to join any gaming institute, opt for Mages. Earn game designing degree from one of the best designing institute i.e. Mages. The professionals here will help you develop an incredible gaming experience.

Thursday 12 December 2013

MAGES-SAFRA EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

MAGES-SAFRA Scholarship
MAGES now offers 20% discount on the course fees payable by students on
registering for the following courses: Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Post Graduate
Diploma and Short courses. This offer is exclusive to SAFRA members.

Details of the courses applicable for course discount:

-Diploma in Animation (One Year),
-Diploma in Game Design (One Year) with an Articulation pathway to 2 BA
Interactive Arts and Science at Brock University, Ontario, Canada
-Advanced Diploma in Animation (One Year)
-Advanced Diploma in Game Design (One Year) with an Articulationn pathway to
3 Computer Games Development at Institute of Technology, Carlow, Ireland

Application Procedure:

Applicant must be a SAFRA Principal Card Holder, for details please visit
www.safra.sg
Interested applicants may download the softcopy of the application form from
here. Successful applicants shall be notified from both SAFRA and MAGES.

Forms can be mailed to:

enquiry@mages.edu.sg or posted to the following address:
MAGES Institute of Excellence Pte. Ltd.
#06-11 & 14, Orchard Central, 181, Orchard Road, Singapore 238896
For more information about the MAGES-SAFRA Scholarship, please contact
our Programme Consultant at 6592 6733/ 6592 6736 or
email enquiry@mages.edu.sg

Intakes:

April, July, September and November