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CG Protege Animation School

provides WSQ accredited programmes recognised by WDA.

We have a high success rate of over 80% of diploma graduates entering the animation industry amongst singapore schools to date.

Graduates also benefit from our Strong Industry links with some working at

  • Lucasfilm Animation Singapore
  • Polygon Studio Japan
  • Double Negative Visual Effects
  • Real U Singapore
  • Sparky Animation
  • Weta Productions
  • Sandlot USA
  • SAMG Korea
  • Sunwoo Korea / Singapore
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We currently offer 2 year Full time WSQ Diploma in Animation

watch our student reels: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUv9VXErss

Why we can achieve 80% successful track record of graduates entering the animation & VFX industry.

1. up-to-date production workflow practices & methods used in the current animation industry

2. Strong Show Reel Focused curriculum

3.Very well-connected alumni and industry network


Why some of our students choose to train at CG Protege EVEN AFTER they have completed their diploma or even degree in animation-related courses in local polytechnics, universities and private schools:


The CG Protégé Commitment

We will continually work with every diploma student that puts in serious effort in brushing up their show reel to meet industry standards, until they successfully land their first job in the animation industry.*

* Successful job placement is greatly dependent on graduate's quality of show reel in their chosen specialization, demand and openings available at time of request.

The CG Protégé Alumni Advantage

  • Assessment of show reel with professional industry advice on improvement.
  • Be updated with the latest insider happenings in the animation world with a special focus on the local animation industry in Singapore.
  • Advance notice of upcoming projected job opportunities as provided to us by our industry partners.
  • Job placement co-ordination and career planning.
  • Networking with animation industry professionals and HR departments of animation companies.


Successful industry partnerships and placements include:

Working in conjunction with trainers from Lucasfilm Singapore to prepare students for their JEDI Masters Program. Working with Double Negative Singapore international VFX studio (Harry Potter,Inception), on a special placement program for our visual effects graduates. Placing a number of graduates on EDB-sponsored STRAT programs with Double NegativeUK and SAMG Animation Studio in Korea. Placing graduates in Sunwoo Entertainment(Singapore), a Korean animation studio


Industry talks/networking session & masterclasses by international industry experts include:

Hans Bacher

Disney Veteran ( Mulan, Bambi, Beauty & The Beast etc.)

Michelle Meeker

Dreamworks/WETA - Animator (Shrek, Lord of the Rings etc.)

Melvin Tan

Blue Sky Studios- Senior Animator (Ice Age, Horton etc.)

Jean-Claude Tran

Pixar Animation - Animator (UP, Cars etc.)

Robert Bennett

GOBELINS, L'école de L'image - Acting Coach

Fin Teo

Digital Domain/ Blizzard - Texture Artist (Benjamin Button, Aeon Flux etc.)

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What makes our diploma program different from other schools

In the first year of the WSQ Diploma in Animation, the program focuses on helping trainees build their foundation in their chosen area of specialization (Visual Effects, Animation or Modeling/Texturing).

The second year focuses on helping trainees gain production experience, focusing on production speed and quality. During the second year, trainees will be attached to CG Protege and specific projects will be assigned to students to simulate a real working environment. Meeting industrial work speed/rates is the focus of our training. This is to ensure trainees can produce quality work as well as work fast enough to meet the industrial needs. (During the attachment in School, no stipend will be provided)

The Industry Edge Difference

For outstanding students, after the first year, they will have an opportunity to go through an interview with CG companies in our network. Students selected by companies will be attached to them rather than to CG Protege. If trainees are attached to a company, trainees will be offered a monthly salary of $1700 with CPF. As $1700 is an apprentice's pay (not an intern's pay), trainees will need to have basic specialised production skills and ability, in order for the company to put them in the frontline as an apprentice.

We will be selective towards companies we work with as we are concerned about our students' wellbeing and will ensure the apprenticeship has value towards their career.

For those who are attached to companies, our program will continue to upgrade their skills based on the host company's feedback through night-classes at CG Protege, during the apprenticeship period. Our trainers will work with their employers to create structured training to match their specific needs. So far, the companies we are partnering with have responded positively to our tailored training plans.


With this effort, we hope that we can raise the standard of Singapore's pool of talents. We will then have a stronger and more ready pool of talents for new challenges ahead.

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Attended their Advanced Animation, and VFX short courses. Really benefited a lot from them. Highly recommend their courses!