Top Schools for Animation Programs
With advancements in technology, computer-generated animation has become increasingly popular. Computer animation involves creating and manipulating images using software and 3D modeling techniques. This allows for more complex and realistic animations, as well as the ability to easily modify and refine the animation. Animation is used in various forms of media, including films, television shows, video games, advertisements, and web content. It can be employed to tell stories, convey information, entertain, and evoke emotions. Animators use a combination of artistic skills, technical knowledge, and creativity to bring characters and worlds to life, often collaborating with other professionals such as storyboard artists, voice actors, and sound designers. Animation techniques can vary, ranging from traditional hand-drawn 2D animation to stop-motion, claymation, motion capture, and more. Each technique and style has its unique characteristics and artistic possibilities, allowing animators to create diverse and imaginative visual experiences. Overall, animation is a captivating and versatile medium that enables artists to create dynamic and engaging visuals that can entertain, educate, and inspire audiences of all ages. There are several top animation houses globally that have made significant contributions to the animation industry. Here are some of the renowned animation studios: Walt Disney Animation Studios: Known for its iconic characters and storytelling, Disney Animation has been a pioneer in animation since its establishment in 1923. They have produced classic films like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “The Lion King,” and recent hits like “Frozen” and “Moana.” Pixar Animation Studios: Acquired by Disney in 2006, Pixar has revolutionized computer-generated animation with films like “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo,” and “Inside Out.” They are known for their innovative storytelling and emotional depth in their animated features. Studio Ghibli: A Japanese animation studio founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli has produced some of the most beloved and critically acclaimed animated films. Works like “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” and “Princess Mononoke” have captivated audiences worldwide. DreamWorks Animation: DreamWorks Animation has created numerous successful animated franchises, including the “Shrek” series, “Kung Fu Panda,” and “How to Train Your Dragon.” Known for its visually stunning films, DreamWorks has made a significant impact on the animation industry. Illumination Entertainment: Illumination is recognized for its popular animated films like the “Despicable Me” series, “The Secret Life of Pets,” and “Sing.” Their movies often combine humor, heart, and memorable characters, appealing to audiences of all ages. Blue Sky Studios: Blue Sky Studios is known for films like the “Ice Age” series, “Rio,” and “The Peanuts Movie.” Their animation style and engaging storytelling have garnered a dedicated fan base. Aardman Animations: Aardman is a British animation studio famous for its stop-motion clay animations. They are known for creating beloved characters like Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Chicken Run. Laika: Laika is a stop-motion animation studio that has produced visually stunning and critically acclaimed films such as “Coraline,” “ParaNorman,” and “Kubo and the Two Strings.” These are just a few of the top animation houses that have made a significant impact on the industry. Each studio has its unique style, storytelling approach, and contributions to the world of animation.
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Psychology Degrees in Australia, UK and USA that are Registrable in Singapore
A career in psychology involves planning ahead. Before you embark on your decision to study psychology, you have to ask yourself some questions. So do you want to achieve in the future with a psychology degree? We came across many teenage students who thinks that a psychology degree is about mind reading, like Professor X in X-Men. Some students think that because they are weak in mathematics and sciences thus, doing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology would allow them to “escape” mathematics and sciences. Sorry to crush your hopes but Psychology is the science of mind and behavior. You can certainly reduce the amount coursework in sciences in a BA degree but you will not be able to “escape” science classes like biology. Since you are required to understand the behavior of people, it is not through mind reading, you must be able to work with data, run and interpret multiple regression models, understand mathematical statistics and run hypothesis testing. There are many fields in psychology but we will first go into the bachelor degree, Undergraduate psychology degrees are usually done at a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science level. The duration in Australia is 4 years with Honours), United States is 4 Years and the UK is 3 Years with Honours. Australia and UK Admission Requirements: The entry minimum entry requirements for being admitted to psychology degree is the A Level, IB or a 1 year foundation program. Find out more about doing a 1 year foundation in Australia and the UK after your O Level instead of doing the A Level or IB and progress to Group of 8 Universities in Australia and Russell Group Universities in the UK. United States Admission Requirements: Most US universities accept O level as admissions to the first year of university. Highly selective universities would require A Level, IB or equivalent qualification. The career outcomes for graduates with a bachelor degree in psychology are, but not limited to: Guidance Counselor Human Resources Staff Market Research Analyst Business Psychologist Sales Psychologist Associate However if your goal is to become a clinical psychologist, you will need to obtain a Master or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university. The qualification has to be registrable by the Singapore Psychological Society if you intend to return and practice as a registered psychologist in Singapore. What is a Clinical Psychologist? A clinical psychologist is a mental health professional with an accredited graduate degree in clinical psychology. A clinical psychologist is highly trained in the specialization in the diagnosis and psychological treatment of mental, behavioral and emotional illnesses, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Difference between a Clinical Psychologist and Psychiatrist? This is a question that many students and parents are confused about. It is important to note that ALL psychiatrists have an accredited medical degree (MBBS, MD, etc.) and are registered medical doctors. The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD.) and PhD in Psychology are NOT medical degrees. The biggest difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist is that a psychiatrist can prescribe medications, while most psychologists are not medical doctors and typically cannot prescribe medication. In […]
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Study Engineering in the USA, UK and Australia
(Photo credit: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, United States) Interested to become an Engineer? First things you have to ask yourself is, do you have a passion for design, making processes more efficient and solving problems? Are you ready for advanced mathematics in calculus, physics and computer applications? If you are, you may consider an Engineering degree. As there are many fields in Engineering, we will only focus on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Accreditation To be an accredited engineer in Singapore or any country that you may be pursuing your Engineering degree in, the degree has to be accredited by the respective engineering board. A rule of thumb for your degree to be accredited in 22 countries in the world is that the degree is completed at a university that is accredited by the respective accreditation board that is a signatory of the Washington Accord. The Washington Accord is an international accreditation agreement for undergraduate professional engineering academic degrees between the bodies responsible for accreditation in its signatory countries and regions. Established in 1989, the full signatories as of 2020 are Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Institution of Engineering, Singapore (IES), is the Singapore signatory to the Washington Accord with effect from June 2006. Engineering Degree in the United States The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is the United States signatory to the Washington Accord since 1989. So before you decide on university to do your engineering degree, do make sure that it is ABET accredited or contact us for more information. Undergraduate Engineering degrees in the United States are typically 4 years in duration. The minimum entry requirements is to have a GCE O Level / IGCSE or equivalent for most U.S universities. Some highly competitive universities in the U.S. will require the A Level, International Baccalaureate or equivalent to be considered a place. Alternatively, you can also start in a community college by pursuing a 2 year Associate Degree and transfer to a university to complete the Bachelor degree in 2-3 years. If you are looking to transfer to schools like UC Berkeley, you can consider attending De Anza College or Foothill College. If you are looking to transfer to UCLA, you can consider attending Santa Monica College. If you are looking to transfer to the University of Washington, you can consider Green River College or Shoreline Community College. Do contact us for more information. Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep) for all schools / Spring (Jan/Feb) applicable for most schools Estimated Annual Tuition Fee: Private: USD 35,000 to USD 55,000 per annum Public: USD 20,000 to USD 40,000 per annum Community Colleges: USD 10,000 – USD 12,000 per annum Engineering Degree in the United Kingdom The Engineering Council United Kingdom is the United Kingdom signatory to the Washington Accord since 1989. So before you decide on university to do your engineering degree, do make sure that it is ECUK accredited or contact us for […]
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Studying Medicine – What If You Do Not Qualify for Medical Schools in Singapore
Medical schools anywhere in the world is high competitive! Even with stellar academic results, applicants will need to ace the interview to be given a place in medical schools in Singapore. To be qualified to practice medicine in Singapore, you will need to have graduated from a medical school at one of these universities: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore Duke-NUS Medical School Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at the Nanyang Technological University Overseas universities recognised by the Singapore Medical Council Nearly 2,000 students apply to study Medicine at NUS every year and about 1000 are shortlisted for interviews to fill 280 places. These 2,000 students are very likely to have also applied to study medicine at NTU. NTU’s medicine has only 150 spots. Duke-NUS accepts about 60 to 70 students in each cohort. So if you do not get a spot in any of these universities in Singapore, you may have to consider medical schools at overseas universities recognised by the Singapore Medical Council. Unable to Gain Admissions to NUS or NTU Medical Schools? Read here: If you are unable to afford an overseas education, you may start with doing a 3-4 years science related degree e.g. biomedical science, at a local university and apply to a M.D. program at Duke-NUS or at one of the SMC recognised universities. Apply to overseas universities recognised by the Singapore Medical Council. Popular countries are Australia, the UK and the USA. Find out more from us about this option. Re-do your A Levels in the U.K. Find out more from us about this option. Studying Medicine in Australia Most medical programs in Australia are 5-7 years. Most Australian universities have stopped their undergraduate MBBS and have moved to a graduate entry M.D. Monash University offers a 5 year direct entry Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) offers a 6 year direct entry Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). Students with a bachelor degree (3-4 years) are eligible to apply for the 4 year M.D. programs are offered by University of Adelaide, University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, University of Sydney and University of Western Australia. Australian National University offers a 4 year MChD program. If you do not meet the entry requirements for a Bachelor degree in Australia, you may consider the following: 1. Enrol in a 18 months High Achievers Preparation Program (HAPP) offered by Taylors College leading to the University of Sydney 2. Enrol in a 1 year foundation program in Australia Study Medicine in the UK Admissions to medical schools in the UK are also highly competitive. Students would usually requires AAA for A level or 38 points and above for IB. The duration for most MBBS programs are 6 years. If you do not meet the entry requirements for a MBBS program int he UK, you may consider the following: 1. Enrol in an A level program in the UK 2. Enrol in a science degree followed by a graduate entry M.D. in Australia, Singapore or USA. if you […]
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74 Overseas Pharmacy Schools Removed from Singapore Pharmacy Council’s Approved List
Effective from 1 August 2020, 74 overseas pharmacy schools will be removed from the Singapore Pharmacy Council’s approved list. Only pharmacy qualifications conferred by the respective foreign institutions listed on the SPC’s registrable qualifications list are registrable in Singapore. Twinning programmes will NOT be registrable by SPC. The graduate must undertake the entire pharmacy course in the country where the main university confers the pharmacy degree. What does that mean for some students? Polytechnic Diploma graduates in Singapore Diploma students from a polytechnic in Singapore will have to do the full degree at the foreign university without getting advanced standing. The total duration will be 7 years (3 years diploma + 4 years degree). 2+2 Twinning programmes (popular option in Malaysia) A popular option in Malaysia is that students join one of Malaysia’s private institutions for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme for 2 years and transfer to a respective foreign university overseas partner to complete the degree in another 2 years. As of 1 August 2020, this option of obtaining a pharmacy degree will not be registrable in Singapore. Time saving alternatives after O Level/IGCSE (Australia and UK): A more time saving pathway to obtain a pharmacy degree is to gain admissions to a UK or Australian foundation programme (1 year) and progress to a Pharmacy degree programme (4 years) approved by the SPC. Please contact us to find out the various pathways to pursue a pharmacy degree overseas after your O Level. The total duration is approximately 5 years. O Level Route to Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in the United States Most U.S. universities accepts the O Level as an academic qualification to be admitted for the undergraduate programme. Students can start off with a pre-pharmacy programme (2 years) followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy (4 years) at an accredited pharmacy school n the US. The total duration is approximately 6 years. Do contact us for more information on studying in the United States. Are you interested to find out which are the 74 overseas pharmacy schools that have been removed from the SPC approved list effective 1 August 2020? Scroll down to find the list. Australia (5 universities removed) 1. Charles Sturt University 2. James Cook University 3. La Trobe University 4. University of Canberra 5. University of Tasmania Canada (3 universities removed) 1. Memorial University of Newfoundland 2. Universite de Montreal 3. Universite Laval United Kingdom (9 universities removed) 1. De Montfort University 2. Kingston University 3. Liverpool John Moores University 4. University of Brighton 5. University of Greenwich/University of Kent 6. University of Hertfordshire 7. University of Portsmouth 8. University of Reading 9. University of Sunderland United States of America (57 universities removed) 1. Albany College 2. Auburn University 3. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston 4. Butler University 5. Campbell University 6. Creighton University Medical Center 7. Drake University 8. Duquesne University 9. Ferris State University 10. Hampton University 11. Howard University 12. Idaho State University 13. Lake Eric College of Osteopathic Medicine 14. Loma Linda University 15. Long Island University 16. University of South Carolina 17. Mercer University 18. Chicago College […]
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The University of Adelaide Scholarships for International Students 2019 intake
Start your journey to a rewarding career with South Australia’s leading university for graduate employability. The University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s most research-intensive institutions. With world-leading researchers, modern facilities and innovative culture, the University of Adelaide is committed to delivering research that is highly valued by the local and global communities.
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57 Universities to be Removed From the List of Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Approved Overseas Medical Schools
On Thursday, 18 April 2019, the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that with effect from 1 Jan 2020, the list of approved overseas medical schools will be cut from 160 to 103. To find out which are the remaining 103 universities, visit the MOH’s link. We have also compiled a list of universities that will be removed with effect 1 Jan 2020 by comparing the old list with the new: Australia 1. School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Flinders University of South Australia 2. School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle 3. Faculty of Health Science, University of Tasmania Austria 1. Medizinische Universitat Innsbruck Canada 1. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa 2. Faculty of Medicine, Queen’s University 3. Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario 4. College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan 5. Faculte de Medecine, Universite Laval 6. Faculte de Medecine, Universite de Sherbrooke 7. Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University France 1. Faculté de Medeciné, Université de Louis Pasteur (ULP) Strasbourg 2. Faculté de Medeciné, Université Pierre et MarieCurie (UPMC) Germany 1. Medizinische Fakultät Heidelberg, Ruprecht-KarlsUniversität Heidelberg India 1. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry 2. Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi 3. Grant Medical College, Mumbai 4. St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore 5. Madras Medical College, Chennai Ireland 1. Faculty of Medicine, National University of Ireland, University College Cork 2. Faculty of Medicine, National University of Ireland, University College Dublin 3. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland, Galway 4. School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (National University of Ireland) Israel 1. Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem 2. Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University Italy 1. Facoltà Medicina e Chirurgia I and II, Sapienza Università di Roma 2. Facoltà Medicina e Chirurgia , Università degli Studi di Firenze Japan 1. School of Medicine, Hokkaido University 2. School of Medicine (Tokyo), Keio University 3. Faculty of Medicine, Nagoya University 4. Faculty of Medicine (Fukuoka), Kyushu University 5. Tokyo Women’s Medical University Norway 1. Det Medisinske Fakultet, Universitetet I Oslo Pakistan 1. The Aga Khan University Medical College People’s Republic of China 1. Sun Yat-Sen College of Medical Science (Guangdong), Sun Yat-Sen University 2. Zhejiang University School of Medicine 3. School of Medicine , Wuhan University 4. The West China College of Medicine, Sichuan University South Korea 1. College of Medicine (Seoul), Korea University Spain 1. Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid Sri Lanka 1. Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo Republic of China (ROC) 1. College of Medicine (Taoyuan), Chang Gung University United Kingdom 1. Faculty of Medicine and Medical Science, University of Aberdeen 2. College of Medicine and Health Sciences, The Queens University of Belfast 3. School of Medicine, University of Leeds 4. Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Newcastle upon Tyne 5. Medical School, University of St. Andrews 6. College of Medicine, University of Wales United States of America 1. University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 2. Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine […]
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