12 Months Advanced Diploma | Full-Time
Master Game Development, Game Art & AR/VR Production
Become industry-ready with hands-on experience, team-based learning, and expert mentorship in immersive technologies.
Suppose you are a creator who lies at the intersection of storytelling, design, and digital interactivity. In that case, the Advanced Diploma Interactive Media and Production program at MAGES Institute of Excellence is the ideal high-fidelity diploma to include in your portfolio of skills.
Whether you want to direct, animate, or produce multimedia content, this Diploma in Media and Production will equip you with a solid foundation.
As an Advanced Diploma in Media, this program will cover content strategies, video editing, motion graphics, 3D production, and interactive installations. You will discover how to blend visual aesthetics with technology – from Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Maya – to create polished and media-rich experiences.
This diploma in production is also grounded in collaborative workflows for producing branded content, edutainment, or leading a new media art project. Students will graduate with a professional portfolio and a project-ready skill set, knowing how to work with Creative teams and project stakeholders.
The opportunity for media professionals, creative technologists, and digital storytellers to thrive in a world consumed with content is here now. With MAGES, not only participate to keep up, but also to be part of leading media.
At MAGES Institute, students receive their start in the game development and game art sector and AR/VR technology careers through the Advanced Diploma in Interactive Media and Production (ADIMP).
Students vary in candidacy through this full-time 12-month educational program, which combines technology skills with creative storytelling methods. When you join ADIMP at MAGES Institute, you will learn foundational skills about real-time 3D production alongside interactive experience design and a collaborative development framework with guidance from experienced industry mentors.
The interactive media industry welcomes graduates who complete project-based learning and interdisciplinary collaboration at CHU announcements, which enables them to build essential tools alongside a valuable portfolio.
DURATION: 12 Months (Full-Time) or 17 Months (Part-Time, subject to batch confirmation)
International Students are only offered Full-Time programme.
STUDENT-TO-LECTURER RATIO: 18 Students : 1 Lecturer
MODE OF DELIVERY: Blended learning, including classroom lectures, hands-on practical sessions, and self-directed online learning. Learners are not allowed to switch modes after programme commencement.
NOTE: A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for Graduation.
SOFTWARES TAUGHT: Unity | Unreal Engine | Open Office | SQLite | PostgreSQL | UML Tools
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, 500 GB SSD (1 TB recommended)
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: Lectures & Practical (Hands-on Application), Project-based Assessment for all modules
Real-Time 3D Production
Develop interactive 3D experiences through the use of established professional tools which follow standardized workflows. The fundamental learning sequence provides students with education about real-time environments, game mechanics, and essential visual design fundamentals.
Key Modules:
Advanced Design and Development
Your advanced technological skills let you expand creative capabilities by using modern development tools to develop highly effective interactive programs. Students should merge backend infrastructure with interface/ux immersion alongside the integration of cross-platform capabilities.
Key Modules:
Production Studio
Create an environment that mimics real studios for working on collaborative final design projects. The last educational phase trains you to handle professional production work environments by incorporating client-specific assignments alongside milestone development, alongside teamwork initiatives.
Key Modules:
MAGES Institute is proud to present our Student Project Games which showcase their first try at realising industry-standard ideas incorporating their creativity and personality. Available now on Itch.io for both Windows PC and Android Phones.
UPCOMING INTAKES
06th Oct 2025
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Age:
17 years old or above
Academic Qualification:
LOCAL STUDENTS:
Diploma in Game Art / Game Design /Game Design and Technology /Diploma in Game Design/ Game Design and Development / Multimedia/ IT / Computer Science in MAGES or other institutions with similar qualifications
(or) Relevant WSQ modular certificate at Diploma Level
(or) Relevant WSQ specialist diploma
(or) ITE Diploma
International Applicants should have passed a minimum of 12** years senior high school education with an average 65% (** from the respective home country of the applicant) and with proof of pass in English.
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Entry Requirements
Age: 17 years old or above (based on date of birth) at the point of start class.
Academic Qualification:
LOCAL STUDENTS:
Diploma in Game Art / Game Design /Game Design and Technology /Diploma in Game Design/ Game Design and Development / Multimedia/ IT / Computer Science in MAGES or other institutions with similar qualifications
(or) Relevant WSQ modular certificate at Diploma Level
(or) Relevant WSQ specialist diploma
(or) ITE Diploma
For International Applicants should have passed a minimum of 12** years senior high school education with an average 65% (** from the respective home country of the applicant) and with proof of pass in English.
English Proficiency:
Local students:
International students:
Mature candidates’ entry:
Applicants must be at least 30 years of age with 8 years’ working experience Submit Portfolio and pass interview with Academic Director
COURSE FEES
(Incl of 9% GST)
SGD 20,587.92
Grants for Singapore Citizen & PR: SGD 5805.00
(21 & above), *T&C Apply
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA & PRODUCTION
| Total Payable (S$) (Singaporeans & PR) |
Total Payable (S$) (International Students) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Administration Fee (Non-FPS) | 1,744.00 | 2,616.00 |
| Course Fees Payable | 17,317.92 | 19,497.92 |
| Total Fees Payable | 19,061.92 | 22,113.92 |
All Items above are Inclusive of 9% GST
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FAQs
Any learner from student to graduate to professional interested in Game Development and Game Art or AR/VR abilities will find this program ideal. The program exists to provide anyone seeking either advanced education or a professional change into immersive media.
This diploma program makes you eligible to fill various positions in Gaming, interactive Media, and AR/VR.
Your previous experience will make things easier, yet having any background is not needed for this program. Professional development progresses from basic skills through mentorship, using industry practitioners for learning support.
The program structure contains three organized learning steps, starting with foundational knowledge and moving on to advanced practical experience before concluding with the studio project. The program requires group work, which closely resembles the studio teamwork model in professional settings.
Training includes actual tool usage of industry-leading applications, including Unity, Unreal Engine, and Blender, together with Substance Painter and additional platforms for real-time 3D and AR/VR development.
Absolutely. Consumer-oriented studio work comprises the last stage, which lets you create client projects for your portfolio.
This program idealizes the union of artistic expression and modern technology. It teaches software implementation but also gives students skills to address genuine problems and design improved user experiences, as well as teamwork abilities and speed in real industry dynamics.
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