All About Polytechnics
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floppy\" post_id=\"2079510\" time=\"1661298748\" user_id=\"97579:
Floppy, what is IIRC and VFX? Besides Poly, where else can a kid interested in this or has talent in this go?
My cousin graduated from NYP from a similar or same course a long time ago.
IIRC his secondary results weren’t fantastic but he loved to draw. He didn’t take art or was offered art in school either. Nonetheless, he had a lot of sketches, drawings that he could present and showcase during his interview (not for EAE but I think it was for JAE or appeal or something). No specific theme but a lot of fantasy drawings like dragons, knights etc (D&D FTW - it’s a boys’ thing).
He used to work for one of the major VFX production houses and participated in several Hollywood productions after graduation. Now working for a financial institution heading their marketing / production / something team.
As VFX become more prevalent in films and productions, online media getting more prominence, more videos / info being digitized and streamed, esports / gaming being a huge industry, I don’t think you should be worried about job prospects as there’s a strong demand for talents in this field. -
manorway\" post_id=\"2079740\" time=\"1661438678\" user_id=\"9303:
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Floppy, what is IIRC and VFX? Besides Poly, where else can a kid interested in this or has talent in this go?
IIRC - If I Recall (or Remember) Correctly
VFX - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_effects
In terms of \"where else to go\", it's pretty much the same as per any area of interest / study:
1. ITE - example ITE's https://www.ite.edu.sg/courses/course-finder/course/higher-nitec-in-visual-effects
2. Polytechnic - example NYP and TP
3. Local University - example NTU's School of Art, Design and Media, SUSS' School of Science and Technology
If you are looking overseas, there are specialised colleges like Germany's https://www.filmakademie.de/en/ and USA's Gnomon - https://www.gnomon.edu (which is right in the heart of Hollywood).
Last but not least, there's always the 'learn-it-yourself' and 'express-yourself' route.
Learn-it-yourself - You can buy industry grade software such as Adobe After Effects and play around with it, or you can download https://www.blender.org for free.
Express-yourself - YouTube, vimeo, etc. like this guy:
[youtubeId]e66GXNIvPDU[/youtubeId] -
A distant relative kid who is passionate about animation and such area joined a renown production before setting up own company doing such work, something to effect that the work being outsourced to the company.
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floppy\" post_id=\"2079750\" time=\"1661444854\" user_id=\"97579:
Thanks Floppy!
Abbreviation:
IIRC - If I Recall (or Remember) Correctly
VFX - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_effects
In terms of \"where else to go\", it's pretty much the same as per any area of interest / study:
1. ITE - example ITE's https://www.ite.edu.sg/courses/course-finder/course/higher-nitec-in-visual-effects
2. Polytechnic - example NYP and TP
3. Local University - example NTU's School of Art, Design and Media, SUSS' School of Science and Technology
If you are looking overseas, there are specialised colleges like Germany's https://www.filmakademie.de/en/ and USA's Gnomon - https://www.gnomon.edu (which is right in the heart of Hollywood).
Last but not least, there's always the 'learn-it-yourself' and 'express-yourself' route.
Learn-it-yourself - You can buy industry grade software such as Adobe After Effects and play around with it, or you can download https://www.blender.org for free.
Express-yourself - YouTube, vimeo, etc. like this guy:
[youtubeId]e66GXNIvPDU[/youtubeId] -
Anyone in SP’s AI Analytics? Would like to know more. any idea what % of them further their studies in uni?
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olivegal77\" post_id=\"2083734\" time=\"1664294153\" user_id=\"58853:
I think it’s nearly impossible and probably unreliable to come up with any estimates for % for AI Analytics grads (or any polytechnic graduates) furthering their studies in uni.
Anyone in SP’s AI Analytics? Would like to know more. any idea what % of them further their studies in uni?
First, there’s an issue of timeframe. Unlike A Level students, poly grads have a couple of extra options after graduating:
1. Straight to work and won’t bother about uni because there isn’t a need (good pay, good prospects)
2. Straight to work but taking on PT uni programme at the same time
3. Straight to work but taking on PT / FT uni programme at a much later stage (could be 1, 3 or even years later)
4. Straight to uni
There is also a question of which uni. If you are only looking at local universities, there will probably be a reliable % of how many poly grads in each cohort. However, that data usually don’t take into account their adult learners (aka overage students) who are, more often than not, poly grads. Poly grads have probably more options and flexibility in considering overseas universities (additional credits off) since they don’t have the pressure of starting university’s studies immediately as a number of them have relatively decent starting salary (can start work - earn - pay for uni later, or even switch course of study). -
Where can I find which are the poly courses accepted by local uni e.g. NTU?
Which engineering courses (Bioeng vs EEE) are eligible to apply EE course in NTU direct entry to 2nd year?
If the student (likely to take up engineering) is unlikely to score As in A level, is it more practical to choose poly engineeering course to get into local uni NTU, though the indicative grade profile at 10percentile for EEE is not too high at CCC/D.
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00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2085735\" time=\"1665717957\" user_id=\"143605:https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-engineering-in-electrical-and-electronic-engineering-%28eee%29#admission
For NTU Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the IGP 10th Percentile for Poly GPA is 3.45. I think the criteria is much higher for course exemptions/direct entry Year 2 --> refer link https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee/admissions/programmes/undergraduate-programmes/course-exemptions-%28eee%29
Polytechnic Diploma holders or Final Year students with relevant diplomas from a local polytechnic in Singapore will be considered for direct entry into the second year.
The list of acceptable diplomas is available at here (refer link below).
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/diploma-awarded-by-a-polytechnic-or-equivalent-institution-in-singapore
1) If you have a Diploma with Merit or Diploma with Distinction, you may apply for any programme in NTU, regardless of your diploma (except for LKCMedicine Programme).
2) Interactive List of Relevant Diploma
Click here to find out more information on the programmes that you can apply for based on your diploma.
Note: please use the link in the NTU website above.00skyblue00\" post_id=\"2085735\" time=\"1665717957\" user_id=\"143605:[quote=00skyblue00 post_id=2085735 time=1665717957 user_id=143605]If the student (likely to take up engineering) is unlikely to score As in A level, is it more practical to choose poly engineeering course to get into local uni NTU, though the indicative grade profile at 10percentile for EEE is not too high at CCC/D.
Asking on behalf on someone else
The student has to achieve the necessary grades via A Level or Poly. Aptitude-based Admissions (ABA) application is available but it is also subject to a minimum level of academic competence.
I think it is better for him/her to choose which curriculum he/she finds more suitable/interesting?
All the best. -
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