3D Animation- A groundbreaking and game changing innovation

Talk about 3D Animation and it raises visions of a make-believe world and creativity. While the term animation has been around for decades, the 3D concept is quite recent and holds a mystical appeal for all those who explore it. Media Commercials, cartoons, and internet animation has taken over the world of entertainment and 3D animation has created a wonderful impact in every area it has been applied. The industry demands qualified individuals to give it a new dimension and this demand is being provided by institutes offering full-fledged 3D animation courses.

3D animation-An Introduction

The 3D animation consists of creating moving images and pictures in a three-dimensional digital environment and is a complex and challenging process. The steps involved are:

• Creation of a 3D model using 3D software
• Exporting image sequences to create an animation illusion
• Process this sequence of images as one moving image

3D animation found its first practical application in the movies business and was long thought to be limited to it. However, with time, it has found innovative and useful applications in various industries like Medicine, Architecture & Designing, Manufacturing, and Forensic Sciences amongst others. 

The application of 3D animation in various industries

Mining Industry: By using advanced 3D software, it is now possible to create a complete layout of an underground mine showing positions of tunnels, vents, ramps and access shafts. It is also possible to point out various mineral location quite easily. This is useful for geologists to visualize and interpret mining and geological data in quick time and improves mining operations to a great extent.

Gaming Industry: The introduction of 3D animation in the gaming industry gave it a tremendous boost that it desperately needed to shake off the lethargy of 2D animation. 3D animation made the games extremely entertaining and interactive by making it lifelike and taking engagement to a new level. 

Construction and Architecture: The dynamic demands of the construction industry are being increasingly met by the introduction of 3D animation and architectural planning and designing has undergone a major metamorphoses due to its use. Traditional methods of drawing and designing had its own limitations but with 3D animation, models are being created to interact with the user and saves a lot of time while preparing documents and visual aids. 3D animation allows a structure to become tangible as the length, breadth and width can be visualized more effectively. It also allows changes and modifications to be done quickly and easily.

Advertising Industry: The purpose of advertising a particular product is to influence people to buy it and 3D animation brings the product alive and captivates the consumer to a great extent. It provides a sense of visual excitement to the viewer and brings products to life, thus creating a huge impression and pushing them towards buying the product. Many 3D animation courses focus on these applications and give students a huge edge over the large competition in this field.

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.

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