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Friday, January 4, 2013 | 10:55 AM | 0 comments


So previously, I wrote about my experience about NYP's School of Business Management (SBM) and today I'm gonna share with you guys a little more on...

SCHOOL OF INTERACTIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA

I'm definitely not a gamer but there's something about this course that I thought was pretty cool.

They have everything you need to create the special effects and animation you see in games & movies. From creating your first concept art piece to turning it into an actual animation... I finally got to see how it works....
  

This was where I was taught how images are usually captured and transformed into games with current technology. *fascinated*


Although I'm more into writing than programming, I thought it was interesting to find out how games & movies are actually produced. 

I've always been really curious about how all these work and finally my doubts were cleared.


So what happens is that, a person would usually wear a bodysuit with dots that will be detected on the screen, and the person will do some movements so that the computer can record it. That is how they animate the characters that they've designed!


Zack below conducted a demo for us! He's a student at SIDM 


Apparently, you'll get to learn how to create animation and effects you see in blockbuster movies like Ratatouille, Kung Fu Panda, and Madagascar 2!


The lecturer told me that besides having professional software to work on, students are also taught by experts who provide services to companies like Pixar, Disney and Lucasfilm! Wow..

Some of the artwork done by the year 1 & 2 students... 

I really couldn't believe it when they told me that the work were drawn. They totally looked as if they were printed. haha. And what's the best part? Having an art background isn't compulsory bcos everything will be taught from basics.

I guess that's when your passion comes in. When you're determined to do something, you'll succeed eventually as long as you persevere. :)

Besides Digital Media Design (Games) or Digital Entertainment Technology (Games)... you can also pursue a Diploma in Digital Visual Effects or Motion Graphics and Broadcast Design.

Apparently, students will have the opportunity to be attached to USA where they are trained by Hollywood studio experts! And the school has some sort of partnership with Sony PlayStation®  whereby students will be taught how to develop PlayStation® like games.

Plus NYP is known for their motion graphics and programming of games!!! I guess it's what most boys desire???? (Not stereotyping here. Haha.)


There are also 2 other full time courses to choose from!

Diploma in Digital Media Design (Interaction Design)
Diploma in Digital Media Design (Animation)

Many of them studying in SIDM actually had a chance to showcase their work too. For instance, the motion graphics and on screen visuals from last year's National Day Parade (2012) were painstakingly done by and produced by SIDM students as well. They did very well at WorldSkills Singapore 2012 and they also work closely with MTV Asia!

And many of them actually had the opportunity to go abroad for their courses... How awesome can that be.

Some of the professions you get become include Visual Effects Artist, Film Production specialist, Technical Director, Game Designer, Storyboard Artist, Animation Producer, Illustrator. Cool huh :)

Normally when a school like this is so well known for their digital media skills, I would think their graduates will do well. ... And many of them have jobs in Lucasfilm Animation, Infinite Frameworks, WETA Digital, Ubisoft, and Blizzard Entertainment, USA... awesome huh?!

One of the many award-winning videos done by them...



 The whole learning experience was definitely worthwhile! ;)

Do check out (SIDM) for more info!

(Read my previous post on SBM here.)

'Like' NYP's facebook page here or read more articles to Discover why NYP is awesome! You can also join me at NYP Open House on 5th, 7th, or 8th Jan, from 11am-6pm daily.

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Random.
Sunday, June 17, 2012 | 1:28 AM | 0 comments


Hey babies, won't be blogging today. Just wanna share with you guys a really good cover done by this guy called Daryl, who sang one of my fav songs, Safe & Sound. 

Hmm, if you've been with me for quite awhile, you might have noticed that I really appreciate good singers. Especially cover singers. And I can spend my whole night watching them on youtube.

Personally, I feel that it's pretty hard to find a good Chinese (as in race) singer in Singapore. Unless they are mixed or something... So I get really excited whenever I come across any good ones or one that catches my attention. Not being stereotypical and saying that there aren't any, just hardly. 

So yeap, do listen to it and check him out!!! 


Will be back soon!

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NAFA Graduation Fashion Show' 12
Saturday, June 2, 2012 | 12:50 AM | 0 comments


Attended a spectacular NAFA Diploma in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing Graduation show 2012 over at NAFA's Lee Foundation Theatre 151 Bencoolen St last Wednesday; 

Where 31 Graduating students had a chance to portray their meticulously designed outfits and only a few were chosen as the best designs by the judges.



First up, "Blacque - Minimalist, Contemporary, Tailored, Sleek, Quality
kicked off the show with their stunning menswear worn on gorgeous looking models. 


This was in fact my very first Fashion "runway" show I've attended and I really enjoyed myself.


Never knew guys could look good with really short shorts. Hahaha! This totally proved wrong.


Representing Blacque were:
Alison Lim, Goh Shu Jing, Ling Chai Hun and Teo Huei Bao


"Axis - Versatile, Polished, Modern, Minimal, Individualistic."


Mad in love with the outerwear!!!! Isn't it cute?!



Damn this models for making me feel so demoralized with their barbie-like features.



Representing Axis were:
Ang Hwei Shyan, Gan Yu Ping, Lau Yan Xin, Nur Firda Bte Samat and Sun Yi En


The one that really caught my attention in the entire show!!! The kid's wear! Ahhhh, the little girls were so lovable.  

"PRS - Adventurous, Light-hearted, Vibrant, Carefree and Playful."



Isn't she beautiful??!?!?!?!





Representing PRS were:
"Chan Ying Jie, Chua Yuan Ting and Neo Kai Lin."


"Woodruff - Contemporary, Modern, Practical, Unpretentious, Versatile."


Swear she gave me the vibes of Pocahontas. LOL.



Representing Woodruff were:
"Nidya Ratnasari Wiguno, Tiara Widjaja, Yustine Chandra."


WINNER - "Interpret - Tailored, Elegance, Understated confidence, Innate Sophistication, Demi-luxe, Refined."


Mind blown. They definitely deserved the award. Love the pants!!! Hahaha.





Representing Interpret were:
"Chua Xin Yun, Kim sori, Phiralia Dwi Luanda, Shane Poh Leong Peng."


"NOX - Confident, Fresh, Bold, Empowering, Polished."


I wonder if their shoes are on sale, it's so pwiddy T_T 



Hahaha, what a timing to capture this image. But I think she looked equally good anyways :/




Representing NOX were:
"Angela Annabel, Ng Li Ying, Ng Si min, Shima Suriati."


Momoe - "Bubbly, Zestful, Quirky, Exuberant, Fun."


Whoo hoo!!! Another exciting moment, with the cutie pie collection!!!!


She's so cute. LOL. 


Representing Momoe were:
"Anis Bte Razali, Law Shili, Tan Wen Yun." 


"NEU - Whimsical, Romantic, Feminine, Modern, Alluring."


One of my favourite collection ;)


Representing NEU were:
"Che Shi Min, Chew Xue Lin, Chua Hui Joo Priscilla, Ng Yanshan."


"Parallux - Minimalist, Uber Modern, Wardrobe, Essentials, Innovative, Exquisite."


THIS IS DAMN NICE!!!!!!! I.LOVE.IT.BEYOND.WORDS


Representing Parallux were:
"Claudia Lee, Gan Hong Ghim, Gan Pei Hoon, Lai Jun Seng."


Representing Gywn were:
"Joenna Tandijono, Kam Ming Hui, Natcha Vitavaskarnwej, Pang Lin Ting."


The show was then ended off with a Finale put up by all the Models.





Some of the collections on display!



And last of all, ending this post off with A PICTURE OF ME. HAHAHA.


Have never once attended a NAFA event without feeling tempted to join them after graduating. They really offer supa cool diplomas... And what more I really love fashion!!!! ARGH. Ok, cya guys! :-*

(Some books that I was given in the goodie bag!)



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