Motion & Graphic Design Diploma at 3dsense Media School

Bring design to life through motion, animation and visual storytelling. The Motion & Graphic Design Diploma at 3dsense Media School is an intensive 12-month program for students who want to create polished work for advertising, branding, film and digital media.

Learn by designing, animating and responding to studio-style briefs. Students progress from core graphic-design principles into 2D and 3D motion projects before completing advanced work and a professional showreel.

Why choose this diploma?

• Complete a focused one-year, full-time diploma in central Singapore.
• Train with Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects and Cinema 4D.
• Develop skills across graphic design, animation, branding and digital storytelling.
• Work on simulated client briefs and advanced portfolio projects.
• Study at a school ranked No. 1 worldwide for Motion Graphics by The Rookies.
• Access an eligible progression route to related University of Hertfordshire degrees.

Program at a glance

• Qualification: Diploma in Motion Design
• Duration: 12 months across three terms
• Study mode: Full-time, on campus
• Teaching language: English
• Location: The Central @ Clarke Quay, Singapore
• Minimum age: Above 16
• Outcome: Professional motion-design showreel

What you will study

Term 1: Design fundamentals

Build a strong base in composition, colour theory, typography, digital imaging, 3D fundamentals and animation. Modules include Motion Design Development, Visual Communication and 2D Motion Design, with practical training in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Cinema 4D.

Term 2: Studio projects

Apply your skills to simulated real-world briefs. Students develop concepts and storyboards, create purposeful transitions, combine 2D and 3D motion, and explore art direction, 3D animation, compositing and branding animation.

Term 3: Advanced projects and showreel

Create advanced work such as product commercials and title-sequence animation. Three major motion-graphics projects, self-management training and demo-reel development help students present a coherent professional portfolio.

Creative tools and industry practice

Training combines design thinking with production technique. Students learn to communicate ideas through typography, image, rhythm, timing and movement while working with After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Illustrator and other tools in the Adobe Creative Suite.

Career directions

• Motion Graphics Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Animation Designer
• Art Director
• Digital Media Specialist
• Branding Designer
• Video Editor
• 3D Motion Designer

Employment outcomes depend on portfolio quality, creative judgment, technical performance, communication, work eligibility and employer requirements. Asia Pathway helps students organise a showreel that clearly demonstrates both design thinking and production ability.

University progression

Eligible graduates may be considered for direct entry into Year 2 of related University of Hertfordshire bachelor’s programs, including Graphic Design, Graphic Design (Advertising & Branding), Illustration, Digital Art in Animation, Game and Immersion, and Digital Technologies in Animation, Game and Immersion. Selected students who complete the additional six-month Specialist Diploma may qualify for Year 3 entry.

Progression is subject to academic results, portfolio review, English-language requirements, course compatibility and university approval.

Entry requirements

• Applicants must be above 16.
• Completion of GCE O Levels or an equivalent high-school qualification with at least three passes, including English.
• A creative portfolio must be submitted.
• Applicants must pass the admissions interview.

Previous design or animation experience is helpful but not required. Admission considers creative potential and dedication. Asia Pathway can help applicants select and present work that shows ideas, composition and visual communication.

Tuition and application costs

• Indicative tuition: approximately USD 11,520 per term across three terms.
• Official international course fee: SGD 44,258.20.
• Application fee: SGD 327, charged separately.

The USD figure is an approximate planning conversion and may change with exchange rates. The official school invoice and Student Contract in Singapore dollars provide the binding fee and payment schedule. Contact Asia Pathway for the latest conversion and payment information.

Build a motion-design portfolio in Singapore

The school’s central Clarke Quay campus provides dedicated creative workstations and industry software in a collaborative environment. International students can also receive guidance with applications, the Student’s Pass process, orientation and accommodation resources.

Apply with Asia Pathway

Asia Pathway can review your academic eligibility and portfolio, help prepare application documents, explain Student’s Pass requirements, and confirm current fees and intake availability.

Contact Asia Pathway for a personalised portfolio review and application plan.