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3D MODELLING AND GAME ART

12 Month Full-Time | Diploma

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Establish strong fundamentals in 3D Design & Development for Entertainment Industry

Ranked Top 6 Worldwide for Production Excellence in Mobile Game Development (Rookies 2024)

Game Art Diploma in Singapore

Kickstart your creative journey in the gaming industry.
 The Game Art Diploma at MAGES Institute of Excellence Singapore equips aspiring artists with the technical and artistic skills needed to succeed in the global game design and development field.

What is the Game Art Diploma?

The MAGES Game Art Diploma is a comprehensive 12-month program that combines creativity, technology, and production knowledge. Students learn every stage of game art — from character modeling and animation to environment design and visual storytelling — through practical, industry-focused training.

What You’ll Learn

  • Game art fundamentals and visual design principles
  • Character design, modeling, rigging, and texturing
  • Lighting, animation, and level design for games
  • Environment art and prop creation for immersive worlds
  • Game development pipelines and production workflows
  • Sound design and gameplay aesthetics

Students also gain exposure to industry-standard tools such as ZBrush, Maya, Photoshop, and Unity — essential for modern game production.

Real-World Learning Experience

At MAGES, students work on hands-on projects that mirror real studio environments. You’ll create original characters, props, and game environments while building a professional portfolio reviewed by industry experts.

By the end of the program, you’ll graduate with an industry-recognized diploma and a polished portfolio — your gateway to a creative career in game art, animation, or digital design.

Game Art Institute – Learn, Create, and Launch Your Career

The Game Art Institute at MAGES offers a specialized learning experience designed to help students master digital art and game creation from the ground up.

Program Overview

  • Duration: 12 months
  • Location: MAGES Institute of Excellence, Singapore
  • Focus: Game Art, 3D Modeling, ZBrush, and Game Production

You’ll learn from professional artists and receive one-on-one feedback to refine your craft – preparing you to enter the digital art industry with confidence.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

  • 3D Artist / Character Artist
  • Environment Artist
  • Game Art Designer
  • Digital Sculptor
  • Concept Artist

With Singapore’s thriving gaming and digital entertainment ecosystem, MAGES graduates are well-positioned for success in both local and global studios.

Illustration Art for Game Design

Where art meets storytelling.
 The Illustration Art Course at MAGES Institute of Excellence Singapore helps aspiring artists master the craft of visual storytelling for video games. This program focuses on developing digital painting, concept art, and texturing skills that bring games to life.

What You’ll Learn

  • Drawing and visual composition for characters, environments, and props
  • Digital painting and texturing techniques
  • Concept art development for games
  • Creating cohesive visual assets compatible with Unity and other engines

Students gain practical experience in designing high-quality illustrations that enhance both gameplay and narrative. You’ll learn how to create visually striking, story-driven game assets optimized for interactive environments.

Why Study Illustration Art at MAGES?

  • Industry-oriented curriculum designed for gaming and digital media
  • Hands-on training with professional art tools and workflows
  • Expert guidance from working artists and designers in Singapore
  • Opportunity to build an impressive digital portfolio

Whether you aim to design fantasy worlds or craft compelling characters, this course will help you transform your ideas into stunning visuals for games and interactive media.

Why Choose MAGES Singapore?

  • Located in the heart of Singapore’s creative and tech hub
  • Small class sizes with individual mentorship
  • Access to cutting-edge software and studios
  • Strong industry connections and internship opportunities
  • Globally recognized programs in Game Art, Game Design, and AR/VR

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Modern game art pipelines demand assets that are optimized, engine-ready, and built for real-time environments. This diploma equips students with the skills to create high-quality characters, props, and environments using industry-standard workflows, including digital sculpting, 3D modeling, texturing, and photogrammetry.

 

Students gain hands-on experience integrating their assets into Unreal Engine, preparing a real-time portfolio that reflects professional production standards. The curriculum also includes exposure to 3D printing workflows and real-time animation import, allowing students to present their creations with movement and in-engine visual fidelity.Delivered in a studio-simulated environment, this 12-month program develops both creative capability and technical fluency.

 

Graduates will be equipped to enter the industry with a portfolio that not only showcases their artistry, but proves their readiness for real-time game development pipelines.

DURATION: 12 Months (Full-Time)

International Students are only offered Full-Time program.

STUDENT-TO-LECTURER RATIO: 18 Students : 1 Lecturer

MODE OF DELIVERY: Classroom. Learners are not allowed to switch Modes after program commencement.

NOTE: A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for Graduation.

SOFTWARE TAUGHT: Open Office | 3Ds max | Substance Painter |  ZBrush | Marmoset | Unreal Engine

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Windows Laptop with a Minimum of i7 (13th Gen) Processor or Ryzen 7, 16 GB RAM (32 GB recommended), RTX 2060 or above, 500GB SSD (1TB recommended), Drawing Tablet (Wacom One recommended)

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: Lectures & Practical (Hands-on Application), Project-based Assessment for all modules

12 MONTH PROGRAM

GRADUATE WITH AN INDUSTRY-STANDARD PORTFOLIO

GAME ART FUNDAMENTALS

Term 1, builds core skills in visual design and 3D modeling. Students explore sketching and digital painting to develop visual clarity, then use modeling tools to create and texture game-ready props. Photogrammetry adds real-world capture methods, as students produce 2D and 3D work grounded in early game art workflows.

 

Skills & Topics Explored

  • Visual Development + Sketching for 3D
  • Observational Drawing + Perspective Studies
  • Digital Painting Basics (Photoshop)
  • 3D Modeling + Low-Poly Asset Creation
  • UV Mapping + Texture Painting Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Game Asset Workflows
  • Photogrammetry Capture + Cleanup (Value Add)
  • Studio File Management + Intro to Real Time 3D Pipeline

GAME SYSTEM & PLATFORMS

In this term, Students develop character and environment assets through sculpting, modular modeling, and real-time texture workflows. A 3D printing process extends sculpted work into physical form. Assets are assembled in Unreal Engine with lighting and performance in mind, reinforcing production practices such as baking, scale management, and style consistency within a brief.

 

Skills & Topics Explored

  • Character Form Study + Stylization Principles
  • Environment Modeling + Modular Asset Design
  • High-Poly Sculpting (ZBrush) + Detail Refinement
  • 3D Printing Workflow (Character Head) (Value Add)
  • Environment Assembly + Real-Time Lighting in Unreal Engine
  • File Prep + Asset Integration for Game Pipelines

GAME ART PRODUCTION STUDIO

In this term, Students refine and assemble their assets in a studio-style environment using real-time workflows. Assets are optimized and integrated in Unreal Engine with lighting, real-time animation import. Projects emphasize presentation, scene composition, and polish-resulting in portfolio-ready work that demonstrates technical fluency and readiness for real-time production environments.

 

Skills & Topics Explored

  • Studio Pipeline Simulation + Review Workflow
  • Asset Optimization + Integration in Unreal Engine
  • Real-Time Animation Import + Timing Adjustment (USP)
  • FX & Post-Processing Techniques (Niagara, Materials)
  • Lighting + Cinematic Camera Sequencing (Unreal Engine)
  • Scene Composition + Portfolio Presentation Polish
  • Industry-Ready Export Formats + Showcase Building
    Articulating Work for Review + Critique Sessions

INSTRUCTORS

Kingston Chan is a Concept Development Artist, Art Director, and Educator with over two decades of experience in games, movies, animation, and art production design. Kingston commenced his role as an educator in 2005 when he was invited to develop curriculums for game art, conceptual design, and digital painting at top schools in the field, eventually serving as Senior Art Director at FZD School of Design for the past 14 years. Previously, Kingston has worked extensively in Japan as a Game Artist at SEGA Co. and Koei Tecmo. Upon returning to Singapore, he was appointed as Art Lead at several local game companies to set up next gen 3D pipelines. Kingston believes in the importance of learning art fundamentals and design problem solving, especially in our world of everchanging technology. His broad industry expertise combined with a persistent curiosity in new technologies and work processes shows his dedication in advancing our next generation of artists and designers.

Kingston Chan, a Concept Development Artist and Art Director with 20+ years of experience, is also an Educator. He formerly served as the Senior Art Director at FZD School of Design.
With a background in SEGA Co. and Koei Tecmo, he’s committed to nurturing creative talent by emphasising art fundamentals in our tech-driven world.

Kingston Chan

Head of Art Department | Program Director

Justin is a Master's Degree holder in Game Arts and Design from University of Hertfordshire with 7 years of working experience in the Creative Industry as a CG/3D Artist. He has also worked on a wide repertoire of projects with international renowned brands such as Japan Digital Entertainment (SGames), SAF and other Singapore Government linked companies in