Some important policies and procedures that the student should be aware of while he/ she chooses to take up a course at MAGES
All students local (*) or international are covered under medical insurance with benefits mentioned below. MAGES has appointed Prudential Assurance Company Singapore (Pte) Limited as official its Medical Insurance provider. Our Group Policy No. is 00104207. Minimum features/coverage for our medical insurance are:
(*) Local students already having similar insurance policy may be choose to opt out.
Release of results: Results of all course assessment and examinations (project) shall be finalized by the Examination Board. Original result slip will be issued 3 months after the last assessment of the subject.
Certificate & transcript: The official certificate and transcript will be issued by MAGES upon the completion of the diploma programme.
Students are given a period of 7 working days to appeal should they feel dissatisfied with the results.
If a student feels there are grounds for appeal, they can approach the SSA for the
necessary Grade Appeal Form stating:
a. Their name and student number
b. The Course, assessment number, and date of assessment
c. The course lecturer
d. Reason for appeal
SSA will release appeal results within four weeks (for in-house courses) and not later than
eight weeks (for courses administered by partner organization) from the date of appeal.
A Review of Grade will incur a fee of S$50.00. The fee will only be refundable to the participant for a successful review
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Withdrawal refers to when a student discontinues their courses with MAGES. MAGES allows students to withdraw from a course in accordance with its refund policy.
Withdrawal Procedure
If a student wishes to withdraw from MAGES voluntarily, the student shall adhere to the following procedures :
The timeframe for assessing and replying to any request for transfer will not be more than 4 weeks.
Transfer of study mode refers to a change from full-time study to part-time study or vice versa for the same course. This may be possible depending on the regulations of the respective course of study but student shall be solely responsible for future outcomes resulting from the transfer should it be approved. Student’s Pass holders are not eligible for such transfer.
Transfer of course refer to transfer from a course X to another course Y within MAGES with payment of a transfer fee. This treated as a withdrawal from course X (refund policy will apply) and re-enrolment with MAGES into course Y. Student may apply for any unconsumed course fee from the current course to be credited to the new course, but the request is subjected to Management Committee’s approval.
Student application to transfer to another school is deemed as withdrawal from the original course. These cases will be treated as Withdrawal without Cause.
If student wishes to have a transfer of study mode for study, student shall adhere to the following procedures :
For transfer of course, his/her current Student’s Pass must be cancelled in order for a new Student’s Pass application to be made to the ICA. All Student Pass applications are subject to approval by the ICA.
If student wishes to have a transfer of course, student shall adhere to the following procedures :
MAGES Refund Policy as follows :
The PEI will notify the Student within three (3) working days upon knowledge of any of the following :
The Student should be informed in writing of alternative study arrangements (if any), and also be entitled to a refund of the entire Course Fees and Miscellaneous Fees already paid should the Student decide to withdraw, within seven (7) working days of the above notice.
If the Student withdraws from the Course for any reason other than those stated in Clause 1, MAGES will, within seven (7) working days of receiving the Student’s written notice of withdrawal, refund to the Student an amount based on the table in Schedule below.
Schedule :
| % of [the amount of the fees paid under Schedule B and Schedule C of student contract] | If Student’s written notice of withdrawal is received |
[100] |
(“Maximum Refund”) More than [14] days before the Course Commencement Date |
[50] |
Before, but not more than [14] days before the Course Commencement Date |
[50] |
After, but not more than [7] days after the Course Commencement Date |
[10] |
More than [7] days after the Course Commencement Date, but not more than [14] days after the Course Commencement Date |
[0] |
More than [14] days after the Course Commencement Date |
MAGES will provide the Student with a cooling-off period of seven (7) working days after the date that the Contract has been signed by both parties.
The Student will be refunded the highest percentage (stated in Schedule D) of the fees already paid if the Student submits a written notice of withdrawal to the PEI within the cooling-off period, regardless of whether the Student has started the course or not.
Non-Refundable Fee :
MAGES Institute of Excellence is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of our student’s personal information and undertakes not to divulge such information to any unauthorized third party (except to government authorities) without the prior consent of the student.
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MAGES Institute of Excellence respects the privacy of individuals and recognizes the importance of the personal data you have entrusted us with and believe that it is our responsibility to properly manage, protect, process and disclose your personal data. We are also committed to adhering to the provisions and principles of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012. As such, this policy is to ensure that individuals’ personal data is safeguarded against misuse by regulating the processing and management of personal data and to assist you in understanding how we collect, use and/or disclose your personal data.
Should you have any student-related issues for which you wish to give feedback to MAGES you may contact us at:
MAGES Institute of Excellence Pte. Ltd,
2, Orchard Link,
#05-08 SCAPE,
Singapore 237978
Telephone: (65) 65926733/34/36
Student Services Email: feedback@mages.edu.sg
Student Services opening hours:
Mondays to Fridays: 9.30 am to 7 pm
Saturdays: 9.30 am to 1 pm
Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed
Student is also allowed to defer a course before the commencement date, the request must be submitted.
Student is allowed to defer only ONCE and up to a maximum period of ONE year, failing which he/she will be deemed to have withdrawn from the programme. And the deferment period is excluded in the maximum study period. He/ She would have to re-apply as a fresh applicant if he/she is interested to pursue the course.
Deferment of a course will only be considered BEFORE the commencement of the course.
Student must settle all overdue payment prior to approval for deferment. All subsequent installment(s) would follow the payment schedule of the new class the student is deferring into.
It is the student’s responsibility to write in to the institute to resume their course. Please note that failure to do so will result in the automatic withdrawal from the programme.
MAGES will communicate with the student one month prior to the deferment period expiry to check student’s plan to complete the course. The student will be informed about the next intake start date and will be given proper chance to complete the deferred course.
If the student wishes to complete the course, addendum to the contract will be signed accordingly. If the student does not want to continue the course, then the “Withdrawal Process” will be followed.
If the student does not reply back after 3 follow-ups by email, then the “Termination Process” will be followed.
Student is also allowed to defer module(s) but with a minimum of 2 weeks before the commencement of the module, the request must be submitted.
Students who submit their request for deferment upon or after the start of the module/unit for a particular semester/trimester will not be able to carry forward his/her paid fees for the particular module/unit to a later period, unless otherwise approved by MAGES. Only under exceptional circumstances would deferment be considered during the term. For such cases, the following must be noted :
A student who is unable to undertake any subject(s) according to the recommended class schedule and wishes to defer the subject must notify the MAGES in advance, in writing. Application for deferment of subject must be within the course’s eligibility period, one week before commencement of the new subject, with a deferment fee of S$100 (subject to GST).
Students who wish to defer from a paid subject before the new subject commences will not be allowed a refund of the course fee. However, the course fee paid will be transferred to the commencement of the following subject(s). The maximum duration for deferment with course fees detainment shall be for a period of one year from the date of deferment approval. And the deferment period is excluded in the maximum study period. Thereafter, students will need to re- register and pay the necessary course fees for continuation.
Students will not be allowed to defer from a subject and a refund of the course fee paid for any other reasons after the class commencement.
Click here for a list of Student Support Services. This list is also found in the MAGES Student Handbook.
We aim to achieve:
MAGES implements a set of processes and practices that enable the institute to reduce its environmental impacts and increase its operational efficiency. MAGES aims to increase compliance and reduce waste by implementing continuous improvement with respect to air, water, noise, and light pollution from our premises on the environment and the local community.
MAGES Student Handbook contains essential information for new and current students, including details of academic support services and activities. The Student Handbook aims to provide information about the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of MAGES that are essential to know.
Students are required to read every section of the handbook and familiarize themselves with the content.
Information in the handbook is accurate at the time of upload. MAGES reserves the right to withdraw or revise any information contained in the handbook without prior notice.
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All students are required to attend at least 80% of the course time. Students missing more than an accumulative 20% of attendance will be barred from examinations.
All international students holing a valid re must not be absent for a continuous period of seven (7) days, or more without any valid reason and would not have a percentage of attendance less than 90% in any month of the course without any valid reasons. MAGES will inform ICA monthly if students failed to meet the requirements. Student’s Pass may be cancelled, or no further renewal will be granted to the student.
Students are reminded to be punctual for class. Students that enter the class after 15 minutes but within 30 minutes will be marked as “late”, the attendance percentage will be deducted accordingly in the Learning Management System and Student Management system. Students that enter the class after 30 minutes will be marked as “absence”.
Any absenteeism should be supported by medical certificates/approved student leave.
Application for Absence of Leave :
Medical Leave :
MAGES will communicate the following course assessment information to all students before course commencement:
MAGES will clearly communicate all necessary examination information (where applicable) in a timely manner to all students:
All major (end of course or end of a module) assessment papers will be approved by the examination board.
MAGES will have a process to ensure the validity, reliability, and fairness of all assessment papers.
MAGES will inform students of the assessment results and awards in a timely manner.
MAGES will have procedures to ensure that students meet the progression criteria before they are allowed to proceed to the next level/course.
MAGES will have a procedure to ensure that students meet the award criteria before awarding the certificate to uphold the standards and integrity of the courses offered. All awards will be approved by the examination board.
Assessment modes will include any or a combination of the following:
Where varied assessments are present, MAGES will communicate the different weighting (i.e. the percentage of the assessment towards the final grade) to the students in a timely manner.
Final exam results will be released within three months upon completion of the final examination and/or assignment of the course.
MAGES have the following assessment criteria:
| Internal Assessment: | Test 20%, Assignment 20%, Attendance 10% |
| Module Project: | 50% |
Portfolio / Capstone Modules will be assessed as
| Portfolio/ Capstone Project: | 90%, Attendance 10% |
Where a student has failed a module because an essential component (module Project) for the module has not met the minimum requirement but the aggregate score for the assessment is greater than or equal to 50 %(or) a student has a mark that falls in the range of 45 – 49 % the student will be given a REFER score and FAIL Grade in the Transcript. Students with an aggregate score of 44 and below will be given a REMODULE score and FAIL Grade in Transcript.
Students with REFER Score will be automatically included in the supplementary exam. Students with REMODULE are required to re-module that unit (i.e. pay the course fees, attend classes, submit assignment(s), and sit for the test(s)/exam). The student will not be given a Supplementary exam after the course completion date.
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The school has 6 fully furnished classrooms that can accommodate 104 students per session.
| ClassRoom No. | Floor Area (Sq. M.) | Maximum Capacity |
| Classroom 1 | 20.7 | 13 |
| Classroom 2 | 40.6 | 27 |
| Classroom 3 | 33.82 | 22 |
| Classroom 4 | 33.82 | 22 |
| Classroom 5 | 13.94 | 9 |
| Classroom 6 | 17.34 | 11 |
| S/N | Information | Details |
| Course Name | DIPLOMA IN ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN (TEACH-OUT BY 30 SEP 2024 | |
| 1) | PT / FT | Part Time & Full Time |
| 2) | Duration | 11 Months (3hrs per day; 5 days a week Full-Time, 3 days a week Part-Time) ; International Students are only offered Full-Time course. |
| 3) | Minimum Entry Requirement | Intake Consideration:
Applicants must have a passion for creation, a love of media and entertainment, and willingness to strive for good results. Minimum Age : 17 years old or above (based on date of birth) at point of start class Academic Qualification for Diploma Intake: Local students: 2 GCE ‘A’ level passes or minimum of 2 H2 level subjects with a pass or above or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology from MAGES or Certificate in Games Development or IT related course from other PEIs. International students: Equivalent to Year 12 from the respective home country of the applicant or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology from MAGES or Certificate in Games Development or IT related course from other PEIs. English Proficiency: Local students:
International students:
Mature Candidates Entry Applicants must be at least 30 years of age with 8 years working experience |
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| 5) | Delivery Mode | Classroom |
| 6) | Course Fee | Local Students: $ 18575.20 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students: $23925.20 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 7) | Application Fees | Local Students – $267.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students –$535.00 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 8) | Administration Fee | Local Students – $1,444.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students –$2300.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 9) | Miscellaneous Fees | Click here for MISCELLANEOUS FEES |
| 10) | Graduation Requirement | A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for Graduation. |
| 11) | Assessment Manner | Project Based Assessments for All Modules |
| 12) | Student to Lecture Ratio | 18 Students: 1 Lecturer |
| 13) | Commencement Date | Nil |
| S/N | Information | Details |
| Course Name | DIPLOMA IN GAME TECHNOLOGY | |
| 1) | PT / FT | Part Time & Full Time |
| 2) | Duration | 11 Months (3hrs per day; 5 days a week Full-Time, 3 days a week Part-Time); International Students are only offered Full-Time course. |
| 3) | Minimum Entry Requirement | Intake Consideration:
Applicants must have a passion for creation, a love of media and entertainment, and willingness to strive for good results. Minimum Age : 17 years old or above (based on date of birth) at point of start class Academic Qualification for Diploma Intake: Local students: 2 GCE ‘A’ level passes or minimum of 2 H2 level subjects with a pass or above or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology from MAGES or Certificate in Games Development or IT related course from other PEIs. International students: Equivalent to Year 12 from the respective home country of the applicant or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology from MAGES or Certificate in Games Development or IT related course from other PEIs. English Proficiency: Local students:
International students:
Mature Candidates Entry Applicants must be at least 30 years of age with 8 years working experience |
| 4) | Module Name |
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| 5) | Delivery Mode | Classroom |
| 6) | Course Fee | Local Students: $14,860.16 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students: $16,411.66 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 7) | Application Fees | Local Students – $267.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students –$535.00 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 8) | Administration Fee | Local Students – $1,444.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students –$2300.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 9) | Miscellaneous Fees | Click here for MISCELLANEOUS FEES |
| 10) | Graduation Requirement | A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for Graduation. |
| 11) | Assessment Manner | Project Based Assessments for All Modules |
| 12) | Student to Lecture Ratio | 18 Students: 1 Lecturer |
| 13) | Commencement Date | Nil |
| S/N | Information | Details |
| Course Level | ||
| 1) | PT / FT | PT / FT |
| 2) | Duration | 12 Month |
| 3) | Minimum Entry Requirement | Academic :
2 Credit Passes at GCE ‘O’ Level (excl English) or equivalent, or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology or Certificate in Art or Animation related course in MAGES or other institutions. English : IELTS 5.5 or Pass in English GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent Age : 16 Years Old or above (Mature Candidates above 30 years old require 6 years working experience) Please contact us for advice on minimum entry requirements before applying if needed |
| 4) | Module Name |
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| 5) | Delivery Mode | Classroom |
| 6) | Course Fee | $19,153.00 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 7) | Application Fees | Local Students – $267.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students –535.00 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 8) | Administration Fee | Local Students – $1,444.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students –$2,300.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 9) | Miscellaneous Fees | Click here for MISCELLANEOUS FEES |
| 10) | Graduation Requirement | A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for Graduation |
| 11) | Assessment Manner | Project Based Assessments for All Modules |
| 12) | Student to Lecture Ratio | 12 Students : 1 Lecturer |
| 13) | Commencement Date | Nil |
| S/N | Information | Details |
| Course Level | ||
| 1) | PT / FT | PT / FT |
| 2) | Duration | 12 Months Full-Time (5hrs per Day, 5 Days per Week) ; 15 Months Part-Time (3hrs per Day, 3 Days per Week) ; International Students can only opt for Full-Time Classes |
| 3) | Minimum Entry Requirement | Academic :
2 Credit Passes at GCE ‘O’ Level (excl English) or equivalent, or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology or Certificate in Art or Animation related course in MAGES or other institutions. English : IELTS 5.5 or Pass in English GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent Age : 16 Years Old or above (Mature Candidates above 30 years old require 6 years working experience) Please contact us for advice on minimum entry requirements before applying if needed |
| 4) | Module Name |
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| 5) | Delivery Mode | Online |
| 6) | Course Fee | $15,930.16 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 7) | Application Fees | Local Students – $267.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students –$535.00 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 8) | Administration Fee | $1,444.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 9) | Miscellaneous Fees | Click here for MISCELLANEOUS FEES |
| 10) | Graduation Requirement | A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for Graduation |
| 11) | Assessment Manner | Project Based Assessments for All Modules |
| 12) | Student to Lecture Ratio | 12 Students : 1 Lecturer |
| 13) | Commencement Date | Nil |
| S/N | Information | Details |
| Course Level | ||
| 1) | PT / FT | PT / FT |
| 2) | Duration | 9 Months (3hrs per day; 5 Days per Week Full-Time, 3 Days per Week Part-Time) ; International Students are only offered Full-Time course. |
| 3) | Minimum Entry Requirement | Academic :
2 Credit Passes at GCE ‘O’ Level (excl English) or equivalent, or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology or Certificate in Art or Animation related course in MAGES or other institutions. English : IELTS 5.5 or Pass in English GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent Age : 16 Years Old or above (Mature Candidates above 30 years old require 6 years working experience) Please contact us for advice on minimum entry requirements before applying if needed |
| 4) | Module Name |
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| 5) | Delivery Mode | Online |
| 6) | Course Fee | $15,930.16 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 7) | Application Fees | Local Students – $267.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students –$535.00 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 8) | Administration Fee | $1,444.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 9) | Miscellaneous Fees | Click here for MISCELLANEOUS FEES |
| 10) | Graduation Requirement | A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for Graduation |
| 11) | Assessment Manner | Project Based Assessments for All Modules |
| 12) | Student to Lecture Ratio | 12 Students : 1 Lecturer |
| 13) | Commencement Date | Nil |
| S/N | Information | Details |
| Course Level | ||
| 1) | Registered Course title | Diploma in Game Art (E-Learning) |
| 2) | PT / FT | PT / FT |
| 3) | Duration | 11 Months (3hrs per day; 5 days a week Full-Time, 3 days a week Part-Time) ; International Students are only offered Full-Time course. |
| 4) | Minimum Entry Requirement | Academic :
2 Credit Passes at GCE ‘O’ Level (excl English) or equivalent, or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology or Certificate in Art or Animation related course in MAGES or other institutions. English : IELTS 5.5 or Pass in English GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent Age : 16 Years Old or above (Mature Candidates above 30 years old require 6 years working experience) Please contact us for advice on minimum entry requirements before applying if needed |
| 5) | Module Name |
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| 6) | Delivery Mode | Online |
| 7) | Course Fee | $14,860.16 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 8) | Application Fees | Local Students – $267.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students –$535.00 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 9) | Administration Fee | $1,444.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 10) | Miscellaneous Fees | Click here for MISCELLANEOUS FEES |
| 11) | Graduation Requirement | A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for Graduation |
| 12) | Assessment Manner | Project Based Assessments for All Modules |
| 13) | Student to Lecture Ratio | 12 Students : 1 Lecturer |
| 14) | Commencement Date | Nil |
| S/N | Information | Details |
| Course Level | ||
| 1) | Registered Course title | Diploma in Game Design and Technology (E-Learning) |
| 2) | PT / FT | PT / FT |
| 3) | Duration | 12 Months (3hrs per day; 5 Days per week Full-Time, 3 Days per week Part-Time) ; International Students are only offered Full-Time course. |
| 4) | Minimum Entry Requirement | Academic :
2 Credit Passes at GCE ‘O’ Level (excl English) or equivalent, or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology or Certificate in Art or Animation related course in MAGES or other institutions. English : IELTS 5.5 or Pass in English GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent Age : 16 Years Old or above (Mature Candidates above 30 years old require 6 years working experience) Please contact us for advice on minimum entry requirements before applying if needed |
| 5) | Module Name |
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| 6) | Delivery Mode | Online |
| 7) | Course Fee | $14,860.16 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 8) | Application Fees | Local Students – $267.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] International Students –$535.00 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 9) | Administration Fee | $1,444.50 [Inclusive of 7% GST] |
| 10) | Miscellaneous Fees | Click here for MISCELLANEOUS FEES |
| 11) | Graduation Requirement | A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for Graduation |
| 12) | Assessment Manner | Project Based Assessments for All Modules |
| 13) | Student to Lecture Ratio | 12 Students : 1 Lecturer |
| 14) | Commencement Date | Nil |
Professional Certificate in Motion Design program enables students to enhance their creativity to
produce attention-grabbing communication designs for film, television, and the web. The course
provides a stimulating education in motion graphics, including storytelling, typography, art
direction, after effects, and embraces theory, research, and analysis of project work. The student
will be encouraged to develop the individual creative ability and support this with a high level of
technical skills. The highlight of this motion graphics course is its emphasis on building a
production portfolio preparing students for a career in the industry.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Duration | : | 3 Months (Full Time) 4 Months (Part-Time) |
| Program Layout | : | Full Time – 5 days a week and 5 hours a day Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day for Lecture classes |
| Note | : | International Students can only opt for Full-Time programs |
In order to file for a graduation certificate, the student must have completed and
passed all the modules of the course.
In this Certificate in AR/VR, students cultivate the skills to design, program, and develop
Interactive Digital Environments and Games through Virtual Reality (VR) and augmented reality
(AR) Technologies. Students learn about the unique affordances and design opportunities
inherent to the platform. Through this VR course in Singapore, students will learn the concepts
and applications of Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality through a game engine platform. As an
interactive environment-course meant for mobile, students will also learn about the unique
affordances and design opportunities inherent to the platform. To supplement and simulate the
the physical world, students learn methods for integrating 3D objects and animations into interactive
mobile applications and Games. They learn virtual reality programming, relevant to creating
virtual environment.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Duration | : | 3 Months (Full Time) 4 Months (Part-Time) |
| Program Layout | : | Full Time – 5 days a week and 5 hours a day Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day for Lecture classes |
| Note | : | International Students can only opt for Full-Time programs |
In order to file for a graduation certificate, the student must have completed and
passed all the modules of the course.
In this course, students will learn professional methods for 3D concepting, digital sculpting, texturing, posing, and rendering high-impact Digital 3D Creatures and Characters for films/
games using Z Brush as the primary software. Through this 3D Concept Art course, students will
be introduced to the complete concept design production process from initial design to the final
image. Various intermediate and advanced digital sculpting techniques will be taught to develop
next-level characters with unforgettable, jaw-dropping “reveal” moments. One of the top 3D
concept art courses in Singapore, and a rare Z Brush course – the Professional Certificate in 3D
Concepting also teaches students how to transform their 3D modeled masterpieces into
physically printed toys or maquettes.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Duration | : | 3 Months (Full Time) 4 Months (Part-Time) |
| Program Layout | : | Full Time – 5 days a week and 5 hours a day Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day for Lecture classes |
| Note | : | International Students can only opt for Full-Time programs |
In order to file for a graduation certificate, the student must have completed and
passed all the modules of the course.
The Professional Certificate in Concept Art aims to train students to work in professional studios by providing them with the right environment, practices, and attitudes suitable to professional setups. Concept art course modules cover topics like composition, perspective, environment design, character design, creature design, and more. The program emphasizes the mastery of traditional, technical, creative and conceptual abilities in all aspects of the concept development process. With extensive coverage of game concept art and film concept art – students are introduced to various roles that can be pursued in the game/film production process.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Duration | : | 3 Months (Full Time) 4 Months (Part-Time) |
| Program Layout | : | Full Time – 5 days a week and 5 hours a day Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day for Lecture classes |
| Note | : | International Students can only opt for Full-Time programs |
In order to file for a graduation certificate, the student must have completed and
passed all the modules of the course.
The Advanced Diploma aims to nurture students into animation specialists – with a mastery of the advanced skills critical for becoming a professional. The animation industry in feature films, TV, and video games consists of a workforce that is made up of artists and animators with a variety of specialized skill sets. Through this course, students will explore the entire process of animation from fundamentals to finished product – learning nuances that will give them an edge while carving their own niche in this industry.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Duration | : | 12 Months (Full Time & Part-Time) |
| Program Layout | : | Full Time – 5 days a week and 5 hours a day Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day |
| Note | : | International Students can only opt for Full-Time programs |
In order to file for a graduation certificate, the student must have completed and passed all the modules of the course.
An Advanced Diploma in Game Design will provide students with cutting-edge skills and experience that will make them outstanding candidates for positions such as Game Programmer/Developer in Gaming & other New Media industries. Throughout the course of the program, you’ll experience building games for game consoles, mobile devices, and traditional PCs.
The entrepreneurship modules will prove invaluable to our graduating students whether they decide to form their own indie game development company, pursue jobs at large game companies, or seek other career paths in this arena.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Duration | : | 12 Months (Full Time & Part-Time) |
| Program Layout | : | Full Time – 5 days a week and 5 hours a day Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day |
| Note | : | International Students can only opt for Full-Time programs |
| Game Design | : | Creating the rules of the game and the player experience |
| Game Development | : | Production processes for creating games for a variety of platforms, including PC/Windows, iOS platforms, Android Mobile, social media, and Motion Controls (LEAP/KINECT) – (Unity3D/UDK) |
| Programming | : | Interaction, graphics, AI, and another game programming |
| Game Business | : | Marketing, revenue models, and the game industry |
In order to file for a graduation certificate, the student must have completed and passed all the modules of the course.
MAGES is now offering 5 Certification Programs in the English language. These programs are designed to develop the English language skills of students in order for them to progress into mainstream academic courses. The aim is to ensure students become proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English language, allowing them to broaden their academic opportunities and communicate confidently with their colleagues and lecturers.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Duration | : | The Certificate in English Communication program has the duration as under: Full Time – 3 months Part-Time – 5 months |
| Each of the other certification programs has the following duration: Full Time – 2 months Part-Time – 4 months |
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| Program Layout | : | Full Time – 5 days a week and 3 hours a day Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day |
| Note | : | International Students can only opt for Full-Time Programmes |
The Certificate in English – Pre-Intermediate level prepares students to communicate sentences relating to real-life situations – such as daily activities and personal experiences. The focus is on listening and speaking to communicate confidently in day-to-day social interactions. They should be able to introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as personal preferences, where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
The Certificate in English – Pre-Intermediate level is a multilayered topic-based syllabus which includes thorough and comprehensive work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and the skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing. The level gives emphasis to:
The Learning Objective of the course is to prepare students to prepare with Basic English for simple communication.
By the end of this level students should be able to:
The Certificate in English – Intermediate level is for students who need to understand and speaking and writing – information, ideas, feelings, opinions, and common phrases about everyday situations in straightforward spoken and written language. It prepares students to understand a higher level of vocabulary and introduces them to more complex grammar. By the end of this level, our students are expected to be able to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.
The Certificate in English – Intermediate level is a multilayered topic-based syllabus that includes thorough and comprehensive work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and the skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The level gives emphasis to:
The Learning Objective of the course is to prepare students to speak in English with confidence.
By the end of this level students should be able to:
The Certificate in English – Upper-Intermediate level is for students who use or will use English for their educational or working life. At the end of this level, students should be able to understand familiar matters regularly encountered in work, college, etc. Students should also be able to deal with most situations likely to arise while living in an area where the English language is spoken. In addition, students should also be able to produce grammatically accurate and complex sentences in connected texts and essays on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
The Certificate in English – Upper Intermediate level is a multilayered topic-based syllabus that includes thorough and comprehensive work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and the skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The level gives emphasis to:
The learning objective of the course is to prepare students to articulate their thoughts and communicate effectively in English.
By the end of this level students should be able to:
The Certificate in English – Advanced level is for students who use or will use English on a regular basis and who wish to improve their fluency and accuracy as well as extending their vocabulary to include more specialized English related to their own areas of interest. By the end of this level, students should be able to understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of interest.
The Certificate in English – Advanced level is a multilayered topic-based syllabus that includes thorough and comprehensive work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and the skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The level gives emphasis to:
The learning objective of the course is to prepare students to articulate their thoughts and communicate effectively in English.
Students should also be able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible and easy for either party.
By the end of this level students should be able to:
“The first impression is the best impression” is an oft-heard statement. The elements that work toward the best impression the first time are – clear communication and confident self-presentation. For a fresh entrant aspiring to enter into the new generation workforce, these two elements, therefore, become critical to create that first impression.
A good understanding of the English language enables clear communication. Understanding the finer nuances of situations enables the student towards confident self-presentation.
This course prepares students who are not native speakers of English to communicate in English, in everyday situations and prepare them for a tertiary education conducted in English. Students are taught listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, with emphasis on Speaking.
This will enable the participants to produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest, without expertise in speaking or writing long passages. After completing the Basic Level, students will be able to:
This includes Advanced Grammar, Speaking, and Listening, Vocabulary, Reading comprehension, and basic writing skills. After completing the intermediate level, students will be able to:
Each module will be assessed through a combination of assignment, progression test, attendance, and project work.
Intake Consideration
General Interest
Applicants should have a passion for learning the English Language and be willing to immerse themselves thoroughly in the learning process.
Age
16 Years Old (based on Date of Birth)
Academic Qualification
Applicant must have studied and passed English at the primary level in school. A counseling session with the Academic Manager may also be arranged before an applicant enrolls into any of these 4 certificate programs to assess their English language proficiency and the level of certification they can enroll into on a case-to-case basis.
Students aspiring to improve their mathematics and physics knowledge for game design are also welcomed to take this certificate program. This certificate will cover these topics: Basic Mechanics, Basic Calculus, Differential Equations, and Basic Mathematical Modelling.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Type | : | Full Time/Part-Time |
| Duration | : | 4 months / 90 hours (Full Time/Part-Time) |
| Program Layout | : | Full Time – 5 days a week and 3 hours a day Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day for Lecture classes |
Applicants must have a passion for creation, a love of media and entertainment, and a willingness to strive for good results.
17 years old (based on the date of birth) at point of start class
Applicants should have passed a minimum of 12 years of senior high school education with proof of pass in English. The student has to pass all subjects with the required average score of 65%
Developed to meet the specific demands of studios in need of highly–trained Animators/Modelers/Artists, the curriculum focuses on balancing creative and technical skills to create a high-quality industry-ready portfolio. This is accomplished through the artistic application of theories of motion, timing, storytelling, and design using the latest digital technology required to work successfully in the competitive world of 2D and 3D animation.
As a student in this program, you will use the latest in high-end computer workstations, learn tools to problem-solve and create industry-ready demo reels using Maya, Z- Brush, Mari, and Mental Ray.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Duration | : | 12 Months |
| Programme Layout | : | Full Time – 5 days a week and 5 hours a day |
| Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day | ||
| Note | : | International Students can only opt for Full-Time programs |
In order to file for a graduation certificate, the student must have completed and passed all the modules of the course.
The Game Design Diploma includes extensive coursework in game design, game art and game development. The program structure first introduces you to the fundamentals of games through the lens of design & technology. As you progress in the program, you will discover modules that range from 2D Game Development to Level Design, and even Mathematics and Physics for AI. The course covers various aspects of collaborative game production, critical analysis, and specialized elements of visual & audio design. At the conclusion of your Diploma, you complete a MAGES Guided Project, either as an individual or with a group.
Our faculty, staff, talks, workshops, resources, facilities, and events help to make the program a world-class experience in the study of games development.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Duration | : | 12 Months (Full Time & Part-Time) |
| Program Layout | : | Full Time – 5 days a week and 5 hours a day |
| Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day | ||
| Note | : | International Students can only opt for Full-Time programs |
| Primary Areas: | ||
| Game Design | : | Creating the rules of the game and the player experience |
| Game Development | : | Production processes for creating games using engines like Unity3D/UDK |
| Production Areas: | ||
| Programming | : | Interaction, graphics, AI, and other game programming |
| Visual Design | : | 3D Art and 2D Design |
| 18th September 2017 | ||
| Graduation Criteria: | ||
| In order to file for a graduation certificate, the student must have completed and passed all the modules of the course. | ||
This course provides a solid foundation for students in Game Design and Development Concepts for mobile devices. Students are trained to use tools and libraries to create professional mobile games through real-life projects. They experience the development of a mobile game with a given deadline while making decisions on gameplay, platforms used, and other development details.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Duration | : | 3 Months (Full Time) 4 Months (Part-Time) |
| Program Layout | : | Full-Time – 5 days a week and 5 hours a day |
| Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day for Lecture classes | ||
| Note | : | International Students can only opt for Full-Time programs |
In order to file for a graduation certificate, the student must have completed and passed all the modules of the course.
Working for the gaming industry seems like an exciting prospect for many, especially with the unique applications that gaming knowledge can have in alternative industries. Serious games and virtual reality represent a large, and actively growing, industry – with the application of modern game technology in a wide range of areas around medicine, training, education, security, and beyond.
VR aims to blend our physical environments and virtual worlds, next-gen gaming experiences will become more visceral and life-like. Players will be able to use their five senses and manipulate their surroundings using their entire bodies instead of just a controller.
| Awarded By | : | MAGES Institute of Excellence |
| Duration | : | 3 Months (Full-Time) 4 Months (Part-Time) |
| Program Layout | : | Full Time – 5 days a week and 3 hours a day Part-Time – 3 days a week and 3 hours a day for Lecture classes |
| Note | : | International Students can only opt for Full-Time programs |
Established under the Private Education Act, the Committee for Private Education (CPE) is a statutory board empowered with the legislative power to regulate the private education sector. In addition to its role as the sectoral regulator of private education institutions, the Committee facilitates capability development efforts to uplift standards in the local private education industry.
MAGES was re-awarded the 4-year EduTrust Certification by the Committee for Private Education (CPE) on the 2nd of May 2018 and MAGES fully supports all legislations enacted by the Committee for Private Education.
For more information on the Private Education Act and the regulatory initiatives by CPE, please visit their website at https://www.tpgateway.gov.sg/resources/information-for-private-education-institutions-(peis)
The Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF), as set out under the Private Education Act and the Private Education Regulations, spells out the mandatory registration requirements and legislative obligations which all private education institutions, operating in and from Singapore, must meet.
It is administered by the Committee for Private Education, which is the sectoral regulator overseeing the private education sector, as established under the Private Education Act.
The Enhanced Registration Framework aims to enhance the overall quality of private education institutions in Singapore and ensure that they are of a certain acceptable standard in order to protect the interests of the students enrolled in their schools.
The EduTrust Certification Scheme is a voluntary certification scheme administered by the Committee for Private Education for private education institutions in Singapore. While the EduTrust certification scheme is voluntary, it is one of the prerequisites which private education institutions that enroll international students must meet to qualify for the issue of Student Passes, as stipulated by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
The scheme provides a means for better private education institutions to differentiate themselves as having achieved higher standards in key areas of management and provision of educational services.
The Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) serves to protect students’ fees in the event a private education institution is unable to continue operating due to insolvency, and/or regulatory closure. The Fee Protection Scheme also protects students if the private education institution fails to pay penalties or return fees to the students arising from judgment made against it by the Singapore courts.
EduTrust-certified private education institutions are required to adopt the Fee Protection Scheme to provide full protection to all fees paid by their students. All fees refer to all monies paid by the students to be enrolled in a private education institution, excluding the course application fee, agent commission fee (if applicable), miscellaneous fees (non-compulsory and non-standard fee paid only when necessary or where applicable, for example, the re-exam fee or charges for credit card payment etc.)
Private education institutions should have the insurance scheme to provide fee protection to all their students.
MAGES Institute of Excellence has adopted the Insurance Scheme, applicable for students enrolled on and after 1st Dec 2016.
MAGES Institute of Excellence has adopted the Fee Protection Scheme(FPS) and appointed Liberty Insurance Pte Ltd as its FPS Insurance Provider.
Website: www.libertyinsurance.com.sg
Main No.: (+65) 6221 8611
Email.: fps@libertyinsurance.com.sg
For MAGES’s FPS Insurance Certificate of Liberty Insurance , Click Here
For more information on FPS, please visit https://www.tpgateway.gov.sg/resources/information-for-private-education-institutions-(peis)/protection-of-course-fees
As per CPE requirements, international and local students are required to enter into a Standard Student Contract with the School prior to confirmation of enrolment and this policy is communicated to the students through our various communication channels, including our website. While it is only made compulsory for all international students to take up the Fee Protection Scheme, the School will grant local students an option to enjoy the benefits of the Scheme and this option is clearly indicated in the Standard Student Contract (Local Student).
In summary, the Standard Student Contract is a mandatory document for the enrolment of both international and local students. You can download Standard Student Contract by clicking here
We at MAGES Institute of Excellence (“MAGES”) respect the privacy and confidentiality of personal data in our possession or under our control; the personal data of our Clients, Partners, Consultants, Contractors, Service Providers, Outsourced Third-Parties and others who have business dealings with us.
We have implemented policies and practices to safeguard the collection, use, disclosure, storage and other processing of personal data provided to us.
We collect your personal data in the following ways: –
The types of personal data we collect about you may include: –
Should you require more details on types of personal data we collect about you, you may visit our website: www.MAGES.edu.sg or contact our DPO at dpo@MAGES.edu.sg
We use the personal data we have collected about you for one or more of the following purposes: –
We disclose some of the personal data we have collected about you to the following parties or organisations outside MAGES: –
a.Obtaining Consent
To the fullest extent required by the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), before we collect, use or disclose your personal data, we will notify you of the purpose why we are doing so. We next obtain written confirmation from you on your expressed consent. As far as possible, we will not collect more personal data than necessary for the stated purpose.
Under certain circumstances, we may assume deemed consent from you when you voluntarily provide your personal data for the stated purpose, e.g. when you enter into a Sales & Purchase Agreement in purchasing a property from us.
b.Third-Party Consent
If you have a one-on-one meeting with us or do a transaction with us on behalf of another individual, you must first obtain consent from that individual in order for us to collect, use or disclose his/her personal data.
c.Withdrawal of Consent
If you wish to withdraw consent, you should give us reasonable advance notice. You have to be aware, though, of the likely consequences of your withdrawal of consent, e.g. without your personal contact information we may not be able to inform you of future services offered by us or our clients.
Your request for withdrawal of consent can take the form of an email or letter to us, or through the “UNSUB” feature in an online service.
You may write in to us, based on reasonable grounds, to find out how we have been using or disclosing your personal data. We are obligated under the PDPA to allow you access to your personal data of the past one year, and to make any correction if there is any error or omission. Before we accede to your request, we may need to verify your identity by checking your NRIC or other legal identification documents.
We will endeavor to fulfill your request within 30 days, with an estimate of the fee for processing the request (if applicable). If we are not able to do so within 30 days, we will notify you of the additional time required.
We will send the corrected personal data to every other organisation to which the personal data was disclosed by MAGES within a year before the date the correction was made, unless that other organisation does not need the corrected personal data for any legal or business purpose, or if you so consent, only to specific organisations to which the personal data was disclosed by us within a year before the date the correction was made.
We will take reasonable precautions and verification checks to ensure that the personal data we have collected from you is reasonably accurate, complete and up-to-date. From time to time, we may do a verification exercise with you to update us on any changes to your personal data.
We will take the necessary security arrangements to protect your personal data that is in our possession to prevent unauthorised access, use, disclosure, or similar risks. We will take reasonable and appropriate measures to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your personal data, and will only share your data with authorised persons on a ‘need to know’ basis.
External Data Intermediaries who process and maintain your personal data on our behalf will be bound by contractual information security arrangements we have with them.
We will not retain any of your personal data under our charge when it is no longer necessary for any business or legal purposes. Based on our Document Retention Policy, we will ensure that your personal data that are no longer needed by us will be destroyed or disposed of in a secure manner.
If there is a need for us to transfer your personal data to another country, we will ensure that the standard of data protection in the recipient country is comparable to that of Singapore’s PDPA. If this is not so, we will enter into a contractual agreement with the receiving party to accord similar levels of data protection as that in Singapore.
If you have any query or feedback regarding this Policy, or any complaint you have relating to how we manage your personal data, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at:dpo@MAGES.edu.sg.
Any query or complaint should include, at least, the following details:
We treat such queries and complaints seriously and will deal with them confidentially and within a reasonable time.
This policy will be reviewed as it is deemed appropriate, but no less frequently than every 12 months. The review will be undertaken by the Data Protection Officer (DPO) together with the Data Protection Managers (DPMs).
