9 Months | Available Full-Time & Part-Time
Start Your Creative Journey with Confidence
An Alternative Route to a Diploma Program
Get going in digital arts with MAGES Institute’s Foundation Certificate in Creative Technologies. It is a program made for total beginners or those already working creatively and wanting to explore their creative skills before committing to a diploma course that pursues Game, Design, and Animation.
As part of the Foundation Certificate program, you will explore the fundamentals of Creative Technologies, digital drawing, color theory, and visual composition, and introduce students to 3D modeling.
We also introduce you to the basic elements of interactive media and storytelling to build a foundation to learn and grow creatively.
Students will participate in hands-on projects to build confidence in using industry-standard software and develop their own style while doing it. The Foundation Certificate is well suited for students from non-art subjects who want to try out the creative process before committing to a diploma course.
You will learn how to use tools at MAGES, but we will also develop your critical and creative thinking. The Foundation Certificate will allow you to build your art and design skills for future learning in digital arts, game design, and entertainment technology programs.
Sometimes, all it takes is to start from nothing and add clarity and action to your future creative success. It all starts here!
Unlock a world of creative opportunities that equip you with the skills to succeed. Within this 9-month program, Foundation in Creative Technologies will provide aspiring creators with foundational skills, knowledge, and capabilities needed in multimedia, design, and digital storytelling.
The program was created to inspire your creative thinking and enhance your practical skills, enabling you to transform your ideas into effective digital experiences. Whether you are interested in developing your diploma or learning and skill development for career readiness, this is where you begin.
DURATION: 9 Months (Full-Time or Part-Time; part-time batches are subject to confirmation)
International Students are only offered Full-Time program.
STUDENT-TO-LECTURER RATIO : 18 Students : 1 Lecturer
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: Lectures & Practical (Hands-on Application), Project-based Assessment for all modules
MODE OF DELIVERY: Classroom or eLearning. Learners are not allowed to switch Modes after program commencement. Please click here to learn more
SOFTWARES TAUGHT: Photoshop
Software’s are subject to change based on the industry need and the latest tools & technology applicability.
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).
NOTE: A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for Graduation.
TERM 1: LANGUAGE FOR CREATIVE WORLD
You will learn the essential skills for reading, writing, and presenting in a professional and academic environment. This term will develop your ability to engage with complex material, construct extended writing, and develop your informal and formal public speaking.
You will also engage in many practical activities that are relevant to developing the real-world communication skills you’ve developed as a daily activity in your school and work environments.
TERM 2: COMMUNICATION, CREATIVITY & VISUAL DESIGN
This term focuses on expressing your voice and vision. You will develop your expressive skills through presentations, sharing ideas in groups, and critical discussion.
You will learn how to ideate and articulate your ideas in a usable, persuasive, and creative way. You will engage in and learn digital design. You will gain the skills to create videos and graphics with industry tools you would already be familiar with to prepare yourself for multiple-platform narratives.
TERM 3: INTRO TO GAME DESIGN & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
It’s your first step into the engaging and sophisticated world of game design. You will continue working on beginner-level projects to learn how to work with different aspects of game design, game mechanics, developing narrative structures, and exploring player engagement strategies.
In addition to your game design knowledge, you will also learn the foundational technologies that power interactive content, beginning to build your first playable prototypes.
By the end of the program, you will:
Our school proudly marks 14 years of cultivating creative talents and receiving prestigious awards.
Game Of The Year-Winner for HORDE
Game Of The Year- Finalists for KELINCI KANVAS
Production Excellence- Mobile (World Ranking)
Game Of The Year-Finalists for KAISAKE'S REVENGE
Top 50 Creative Media & Entertainment Schools and Colleges in the world
Game Of The Year-Finalists for DARKEST DELIVERANCE
Production Excellence- Mobile (World Ranking)
Production Excellence- Mobile (World Ranking)
UPCOMING INTAKES
21st April 2025
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic : 2 Credit Passes at GCE ‘N’ Level (excl English) or equivalent
English : IELTS 5.0 or Pass in English GCE ‘N’ Levels or equivalent, Exemption available if English Proficiency Requirement is met.
Age : 16 Years Old or above
(Mature Candidates above 30 years old require 8 years working experience)
Please contact us for advice on minimum entry requirements before applying if needed
Minimum Age:
16 years old or above (based on date of birth) at the point of start class.
Academic Qualification:
LOCAL STUDENTS:
2 credit passes at GCE N Level in any subjects excluding English.
Or at least 2 WSQ Certs in Media or Design or Arts or Infocom Technology with a Proficiency Level of 2 or Above (based on Skills Framework)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Applicants should have an Equivalent to Year 10* qualification with an average of 65% (*from the respective home country of the applicant) with proof of pass in English.
English Proficiency:
IELTS 5.0 or Pass in English Language at GCE ‘N’ Level or equivalent qualification or Workplace Literacy or Numeracy (WPLN) at Level 2 or 3 (Ex: under Employability Skills System (ESS) certification) Or Basic vocational certificate (including ITE Basic Vocational Training) or Pass the MAGES English Entrance Test.
Mature candidates’ entry:
Applicants must be at least 30 years of age with 8 years’ working experience.
EXEMPTIONS APPROVED
Module Exemptions: FCT101, FCT102, FCT103
Exemptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis by our Academic and Examination Board, based on an applicant’s academic history, professional experience (if any), and English language proficiency. For English-related exemptions, evidence of proficiency is required, such as a pass in GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level English, or an IELTS score of 5.5, or Pass in MAGES English Entrance Test. This ensures that exemptions are granted while maintaining our program’s educational standards.
COURSE FEES
(*Incl 9% GST)
International Students SGD 15,301.42
Singapore Citizens & PRs SGD 14,429.42
Exemption :
International Students SGD 9,973.50
Singapore Citizens & PRs SGD 9,101.50
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
| Total Payable (S$) (Singaporeans & PR) |
Total Payable (S$) (International Students) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Administration Fee (Non-FPS) | 1,471.50 | 2,343.50 |
| Course Fees Payable | 12,957.92 | 12,957.92 |
| Total Fees Payable | 14,429.42 | $15,301.42 |
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES (EXEMPTION)
| Total Payable (S$) (Singaporeans & PR) |
Total Payable (S$) (International Students) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Administration Fee (Non-FPS) | 1,471.50 | 2,343.50 |
| Course Fees Payable | 7,630.00 | 7,630.00 |
| Total Fees Payable | 9,101.50 | 9,973.50 |
All Items above are Inclusive of 9% GST*
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