Storyboarding (Level 3) (Classroom and Synchronous E-Learning)
About This Course
This course covers the drafting and drawing techniques, essential storyboarding elements including character movements, backgrounds, camera angles, shots, frame composition, perspective, lighting, sets, different formats for visual storytelling, and frame sequencing across genres and concept art. Participants will also learn illustrations for words, emotions, and actions, including human anatomy, emotions, actions, and expressions, as well as relevant storyboard, graphics, and editing software.
What You'll Learn
- Interpret scripts to understand the required mood and overall themes
- Analyse and break production ideas and scripts into frames
- Develop detailed storyboards depicting character expressions and background elements showing all required positions, angles, and views, with particular regard to technical continuity of the story from the concept to the screenplay and size relationship
- Use digital storyboarding tools to convert detailed sketches into storyboard panels
- Assist in refining storyboards as per requests from creative and production team
Entry Requirements
- Minimum Age: 18
- Academic Requirement: Obtain Pass Grade in GCE O-Level subjects including at least B4 for English (or IELTS overall band score 6.5 and above or equivalent) and 2 other subjects or equivalent
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may still apply and will be considered based on: At least 1 year working experience in any industry; and/or English language proficiency assessment (written and/or oral) by Singapore Media Academy to determine suitability for the course
- Applicants may be called for interview at the discretion of Singapore Media Academy