3D Interactive Media Technology

You must have come across 3D

animation, graphics or simulation used
in educational materials, advertising,
This is a unique course which
websites, presentations, computer combines engineering with 3D
games, and of course, in movies. Interactive Digital Media (IDM)
These are all interactive digital media technologies. It shapes a new
– the growth of which is becoming breed of graduates to meet
virtually unstoppable today. the expected strong demand
for such skills and know-how in
Under Singapore’s Media 21 plan, the the key sectors of Singapore’s
government aims to transform the country economy such as engineering,
into a global media city that develops and healthcare and transportation.
trains professionals in such 3D interactive
applications. This very exciting course will Vincent Ong
enable you to tap into this growing market Managing Director,
for Interactive Digital Media (IDM) as more IM Innovations Pte Ltd
companies start to deploy state-of-the-art Managing Director,
technology to create 3D graphics to market MAXON Competence Centre
their products or to design and simulate real-
life effects in virtual training for maintenance
and manufacturing.

Companies in the aerospace, medical and

automotive industries, as well as defence
weapon manufacturers and architectural
design firms are using such 3D applications
to conceptualise futuristic devices that do
not exist currently. Schools and educational
institutions are also using 3D modelling
and animation tools to teach and illustrate
complex concepts. In this course, you will be
equipped with a solid foundation in not just
engineering, but also digital media design
concepts, and interactive 3D visualisation and
simulation for the IDM industry.

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Career Opportunities Graduation Requirements Entry Requirements for Singapore-Cambridge
You will be able to find excellent employment opportunities in the IDM Cumulative Grade Point Average : min 1.0 GCE O Level Qualification Holders
sector, involving 3D application development, 3D content creation, as TP Fundamentals Subjects : 36 credit units To be eligible for consideration for admission, applicants must obtain 26
well as 3D modelling and animation. Singapore has been tapping into the Diploma Core Subjects : 87 credit units points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language,
tremendous potential of IDM to enhance its competitive edge, and this Total Credit Units Completed : min 123 credit units 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, including CCA Bonus Points)
will continue to create many new and exciting job opportunities for you. and meet the minimum entry requirements of this course. CCA cannot be
You can choose to be involved in frontline sales and marketing, or be a 3D used to meet the minimum entry requirements.
content-developer or trainer in the exciting IDM industry. Application
Apply during the Joint Admissions Exercise following the release of the
GCE O Level results. For other categories of local applicants, please refer to
Minimum Entry Requirements
the section on “Admission and Requirements”. For international students, 5 GCE O Level subjects comprising:
please refer to the section on “Information for International Students”. English Language (EL1)* Grades 1 - 7
Mathematics (E or A) Grades 1 - 6
Any one of the following subjects^ Grades 1 - 6
Course Structure Any two other subjects, excluding CCA -

TP FUNDAMENTALS (TPFun) SUBJECTS ^ Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Computer Studies,
Design & Technology, Fundamentals of Electronics, Physical Science, Physics/
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT LEVEL CREDIT UNITS Engineering Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology),
Science (Physics, Chemistry).
ECS1005 Communication & Information Literacy 1 2 Note: Applicants should not be suffering from mild or severe colour vision
ECS1006 Workplace Communication 1 2 deficiency or severe vision impairment.
ECS1007 Persuasive Communication 1 2
GCC1001 Current Issues & Critical Thinking 1 2 * SPM / UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the Bahasa
Inggeris (English Language) subject.
IED1001 Innovation & Entrepreneurship 1 2
LEA1011 Leadership: Essential Attributes & Practice 1 1 1
LEA1012 Leadership: Essential Attributes & Practice 2 1 1
LEA1013 Leadership: Essential Attributes & Practice 3 1 1
LSW1002 Sports & Wellness 1 2
MCR1001 Career Readiness 1 1 1
MCR1002 Career Readiness 2 1 1
MCR1003 Career Readiness 3 1 1
TFS1002 Global Studies 1 3
TFS1003 Managing Diversity at Work* 1 3
TFS1004 Global Citizenship & Community Development* 1 3
TFS1005 Expressions of Culture* 1 3
TFS1006 Guided Learning 1 3
ESI3001 Student Internship Programme 3 12

* Students must choose to take either one of these three subjects or TFS1006 Guided Learning.

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DIPLOMA SUBJECTS ­­− CORE SUBJECTS

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT LEVEL CREDIT UNITS

DNG1342 Drawing Essentials 1 3

DNG1344 3D Art Fundamentals 1 3
DNG1345 Ideation 1 3
EDM1001 Modelling & Animation 1 5
EDM1002 Fundamentals of Digital Media Processing 1 4
EDR1003 Engineering Drawing 1 4
EMA1002 Engineering Mathematics 2 1 4
EMA1003 Engineering Mathematics 1 1 4
ESE1006 Computer Programming for Problem Solving 1 4
ESE1007 Engineering Analytics 1 3
DNG2371 Interface Design 2 3
EBM2004 Project Management 2 4
EDM2004 Advanced Digital Animation & Special Effects 2 4
EDM2005 Interactive Digital Media Project 2 6
EDM2007 Fundamental 3D Interactive Digital Media 2 5
EDM3002 3D Real-time Visualisation 3 4
EDM3003 Interactive 3D Display System 3 4
EED3013 Rapid Prototyping & Model Making 3 4
EMP3002 Major Project 3 8
ESE3006 ASP .NET Web Programming 3 4
ESE3010 Database Management System & Design 3 4

DIPLOMA SUBJECTS ­­− SPECIAL ELECTIVES

You can opt to take Special Electives when offered. These optional subjects will stretch your potential and help you to meet your aspirations.

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT LEVEL CREDIT UNITS

EED3009 Special Project 1 3 2

EED3010 Special Project 2 3 2
EED3011 Higher Engineering Skills 1 3 2
EED3012 Higher Engineering Skills 2 3 2

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