Diploma Courses

One-Year Diploma in Interactive/Real-Time 3D (Unreal Generalist)

Program Overview

This intensive one-year diploma program is designed to build core competencies in interactive media and real-time 3D production using Unreal Engine. Students gain practical expertise in digital design, 3D asset creation, level design, virtual production, animation, and VFX workflows. With a curriculum centered on hands-on production and real-time rendering, learners will become proficient in key Unreal Engine tools including Blueprints, Sequencer, and Metahuman Creator.

Ideal for aspiring Unreal generalists, this program provides a launchpad into the media and entertainment sectors such as virtual production, game development, and animation. Through a combination of coursework, collaborative projects, and portfolio development, graduates emerge industry-ready with multidisciplinary creative and technical skills.

Program Objectives

By the end of the diploma, students will:

Master foundational tools in graphic design and 3D content creation.
Construct and animate environments and characters within Unreal Engine.
Use Blueprints to develop interactive elements and gameplay systems.
Integrate CG assets into post-production pipelines including compositing and VFX.
Develop green screen-based virtual production setups using real-time rendering.
Create a professional portfolio aligned with current industry requirements.
Understand industry trends, media workflows, and platform-based storytelling.

Course Structure

First Year

Semester 1

Asset Creation & Unreal Fundamentals

Digital Design & Editing: Visual communication through graphic design and multimedia editing using Adobe and related tools.

3D Introduction: Basic modeling, texturing, rendering, and animation fundamentals.

Unreal Engine Basics: Installation, scene creation, actor placement, and asset workflows.

Level Design: Design and develop immersive real-time environments.

3D Asset Creation: Build, texture, rig, and render complete 3D characters and props.

Metahuman Creation Workflow: Customize and animate digital humans using Metahuman Creator and motion capture techniques.

First Year

Semester 2

Post-Production & Virtual Production

Animation Techniques: Motion principles and character movement for lifelike 3D animations.

Blueprints in Unreal: Visual scripting to drive interactivity and game mechanics.

VFX Post-Production Workflows: Rotoscoping, tracking, CG compositing, and simulation.

Post-Processing & Rendering: Lens-based effects and lighting for cinematic rendering.

Green Screen Virtual Production: Live compositing with real-time rendered CG sets.

Portfolio Development: Design and submission of individual professional demo reels.

Assessment Methodology

Coursework: Regular assignments, quizzes, and presentations.
Projects: Individual and collaborative production-based tasks.
Examinations: Mid-term and final assessments.
Internship Evaluation: Practical experience assessment from internship mentors.
Final Showcase: Demo reel or capstone project review by external jurors.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue various entry-to-mid level technical and artistic roles such as:

Unreal Engine Generalist
3D Asset Artist
Technical Artist
Motion Designer
VFX Production Assistant
Virtual Production Technician
Roto & Tracking Artist
Junior Environment Designer

This diploma is ideal for learners aiming to quickly upskill and gain entry into the growing field of real-time 3D content development. It lays a strong technical and creative foundation for Unreal-powered media production.