The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (Top-Up) is a new undergraduate program offered by TMC Academy designed to prepare students for careers in the media and entertainment industry. This new course, awarded by the University of Northampton, UK, was announced in early November 2024 and allows students to expand their horizons and choices when studying with TMC Academy.
Growth in the Singapore Media and Entertainment Industry BA Honours Degree
Singapore's media and entertainment sector is experiencing significant growth and development, driven by advances in technology, government support, and Singapore's strategic location within the Southeast Asian Region.
Government Support
The Singaporean government actively supports the media industry through grants, funding, and initiatives through the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Part of this support is the establishment of co-production treaties and partnerships with countries like China, Korea, Japan, and Australia, which assists local producers in collaborating with international studios.
The Singapore Film Commission supports local content creation, talent development, and international collaboration. This support creates opportunities for established media companies and emerging creators.
Growth of Southeast Asian Markets
Given Singapore’s strategic location and advanced infrastructure, it is well-placed to serve as a media production and distribution hub as Southeast Asia's media and entertainment markets grow.
Emerging Technologies in Media
Singapore is a leader in adopting new technologies that encourage opportunities for innovation through augmented realities (AR), virtual reality (VR), AI and immersive media. Associated with emerging technologies is the rising demand for content on digital platforms such as streaming services, social media and YouTube. Singaporean creators have the opportunity to produce.
Rise of Animation and Visual Effects (VFX)
IMDA established a $5 million Virtual Production Innovation Fund in December 2022. This fund aims to develop talent skilled in virtual production and invest in the capability development of Singaporean enterprises. It also allows Singaporean artists and animators to expand their skills and showcase their talents.
Local content for Southeast Asia
As the demand for streaming services increases in Southeast Asia, there is a strong demand for local content that reflects the region’s languages, cultures, and preferences. Companies in Singapore are tapping into this demand and creating region-specific content, offering dubbing and subtitling services and adapting global content for local audiences.
Growing demand for branded content
As brands focus on storytelling rather than traditional advertising, there is an opportunity to produce content such as mini-documentaries and interactive campaigns. Singapore has a robust business ecosystem and branding expertise, which makes it a suitable place for media companies to create high-quality branded content.
Given government support, technological advances, and a focus on digital and international markets, Singapore's media and entertainment industry is experiencing rapid growth, which creates job opportunities for students looking for a career in this field.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Film, Television, and Digital Media Production
This new degree offered by TMC Academy is designed to enable students to participate fully in the digital world by developing independent and informed creative professionals that are industry-ready when they graduate.
Core Units
The core units that students study are:
Community Impact Project
Advertising & Commercial Film Production
Working in the Creative Industries
Hollywood and Beyond
Final Major Project
These units allow students to work on a range of final-year projects, including a self-directed final major project in a chosen relevant area of interest, engage in live client-based productions, and build on their skills, understanding, and experience.
WHY TMC
There are several reasons why studying Creative Film, Television, and Digital Media Production at TMC Academy makes good sense.
Curriculum designed for independent creative professionals
This program combines theoretical and practical components to provide students with a well-rounded, comprehensive education in media production.
For example, students receive training in core areas such as scriptwriting, directing, editing, and audio production. These core areas of study provide the basis for developing creative storytelling abilities and technical skills such as camera work, lighting, sound, and post-production.
The course also emphasises skills necessary for the evolving digital media landscape. These skills include creating social media content, web-based video production, and understanding emerging media platforms.
Practical experience
One of TMC Academy's strengths in all its courses is its emphasis on providing students with practical experience in the relevant industry. This ensures students have access to industry-standard equipment and software for hands-on learning, which is part of TMC's goal of ensuring that students are industry-ready when they graduate and move into employment.
As mentioned, students work on various final-year projects that mimic real-world media production environments. These projects allow students to build a portfolio, which is essential for showcasing their skills to potential employers in the media industry. Other skills students learn when working together on their projects are teamwork, collaboration, and leadership. Collaborating and working effectively with other team members is essential in media production environments.
Industry skills and connections
Since 2012, TMC Academy has built strong relationships with industry to fulfil its mission of ‘delivering future-ready and industry-relevant courses’ to students.
The Engineering, Computing and Media Industry Advisory Board facilitates the review of the course curriculum to ensure it is industry-relevant. It also monitors current industry practices and emerging trends. The advantage of this is that it allows the curriculum to be changed to reflect these trends so that students are industry-ready when they graduate.
Because of TMC's strong industry connections, students often have the opportunity to meet and learn directly from experienced media practitioners.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (Top Up) provides several career options such as;
Film and Television Production – including director, cinematographer, scriptwriter, or editor roles.
Digital Media and Content Creation – such as content producer, social media manager, digital marketer and video editor for online platforms.
Post-Production and Visual Effects – roles like Editor, sound designer and visual effects artist; and
Creative and Project Management in media companies.
In summary, TMC Academy Singapore’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Film, Television, and Digital Media Production is designed to develop creative and technical skills for students aiming to enter the media industry. The program blends theory with practical experience, preparing graduates for a dynamic career in film, television, and digital media sectors.
For further information, contact TMC Academy here.
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