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Nitec in Visual Effects

  

About this Course

Have you ever wondered how visual effects play a part in Hollywood or local blockbusters such as Ah Boys to Men?

This course will unravel the magic of creating spectacular visual effects for the exciting media & entertainment industry. You will learn how to create computer graphics elements and combine them with live-action to create a photo-realistic video sequence in a post-production environment in this course. You will also learn video editing, 3D modelling and lighting, rotoscoping, match-moving and compositing.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Carry out set up of production shoots.
  • Perform non-linear editing for visual effects.     
  • Develop 3D assets .
  • Perform 3D lighting and 3D effects animation.
  • Create mattes/plates.
  • Perform rotoscoping and video compositing.

Gain valuable first-hand experience

  • Opportunity for real-work exposure through a 6-month industry attachment

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

  • Drawing and Design Foundation
  • Production Techniques for Visual Effects
  • 3D Modelling and Texturing
  • Matchmoving and Rotoscoping
  • 3D Rigging and Animation
  • Effects Animation
  • Compositing
  • Visual Effects Project Portfolio
Life Skills Modules

  • Personal and Professional Development I & II
  • Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
  • Sport and Wellness I & II
Electives (Course Specific)

  • Post-production Techniques
  • Matte Painting
Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

  • Small Business Management
  • Character Design
Electives (Cross-level)

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Design Thinking
  • Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
  • Cyber Wellness
Electives (General)

  • Elementary Japanese
  • Conversational Mandarin
  • Understanding Foreign Cultures
  • Industry Attachment
  • Overseas Experiential Programme

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Visual Effects graduates with good results may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics.

Nitec in Visual Effects graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.

Career Prospects

Nitec in Visual Effects graduates are employed by companies in the post-production, broadcasting, film, games, design and media sectors.  They perform work involving video editing, 3D modeling and lighting, rotoscroping, matchmoving and compositing.  Some of the job titles held by our graduates include Digital Matte Painter, Video Editor, Roto Artist, Matchmovers, Junior Compositor and Junior Visual Effects Artist.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. This challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

Entry Requirements 

To apply for the Nitec in Visual Effects course, you need to have:

GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects

Or 

GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics or Science and 2 other subjects

*Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not suffer from colour-appreciation deficiency, attend an interview and pass a drawing test for admission.

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