In anticipation of the course start for Animation and Games Programming on September 24th, DANIEN CHEE - a veteran of the games industry since 1999 - will be giving a presentation during our Open Day. Danien has worked with big names in the US games industry such as Black Isle Studios, Pandemic Studios and Interplay Entertainment. He will give insights into the people, processes, technologies, business and future of the gaming industry in Singapore.

WHEN? .....................8th September 2007..................................1pm - 3pm
WHERE? ................... 71 Bencoolen Street #02-01.......................................

Hurry and book your seat in our new Animation and Games Diploma and Degree courses now!

ONLY 4 SEATS REMAINING FOR THE SEPTEMBER 07 INTAKE!

The Open Day is designed to give potential students and their parents a chance to have a look at the Singapore Campus, see some examples of student work, find out how we run our courses, meet our teaching staff and ask questions about the programs of study available.

Potential students can get advice on:
• How to enrol
• The types of programs we offer
• Career opportunities
• Costs and payment options
• Recognition of prior learning & work
• Modes of study
• Academic pathways

For more info email us infosingapore@sae.edu or call 6491 1188.

SAE Institute Singapore is organising a 'Study for a Day' event in which students can experience studying the Degree and Diploma in Animation & Games Programming at the college for a day for only $ 20!

The event and will be conducted on the 14th July 2007 from 10.30am - 5pm here at SAE Institute Singapore @ 71, Bencoolen Street #02-01.

The event will start off with an introduction to SAE Institute and its Animation and Games Prorgamming courses . The programme curriculum and method of studying will be explained and previous student projects will be screened. Additionally participants of this event will have a hands-on session of Animation using a 3D software with SAE lecturer Chee Yong followed by a presentation about the Animation and Games Programming industry in Singapore by Robin Tan from IGDA.

This is a unique opportunity to check out the college, its staff and have all your questions regarding the courses answered and to learn something new about the Gaming industry in Singapore!

Registration for the event is required and the $20 need to be paid prior to commencement of the event. Please contact Irene Cheong at irene@sae.edu for registrations. Everyone is welcome!

The two sessions held by Laurence Adalian were a total success! Over 90 students and industry professionals took part in the FREE WORKSHOP and presentation that proved to be very relevant and useful for their current or future career paths. Laurence spoke about Video post-production including visual effects and compositing projects as well as strategies to enter and establish a career in the professional industry upon graduation from SAE Institute.

Congratulations to graduates from class AEDF 306!

Graduating students from the Audio Engineering Diploma class of 306 at SAE Institute got to exhibit and pitch their work and production ideas directly to the industry professionals during their Graduation Show @ the school's premises on Friday 27th of April 2007.

The graduation exhibition which included guests from Steinberg, SSL Asia, Sennheiser, EscapeInc, Singapore Press Holdings, Broadcast Solutions, the Right Angle as well as many other media professionals was followed by a film screening from current Digital Film student works and a party @ Pitchblack in Haji Lane.

Well done guys and good luck for your future!

SAE Institute is proud to announce another guest lecturer world tour:

Laurence Adalian has been working in the post-production industry for several years and is one of the most senior lecturers of SAE Byron Bay. Laurence will be touring seven SAE campuses in Asia and Middle East, with a stop-over in Singapore next Monday 14th May!!

The Moving Forward workshop will constitute an over view of the hurdles and possibilities the film and TV industry hold for students moving into the professional world from educational arena.

Where....................SAE Institute Singapore
When.....................14th May ; 6.30pm
What......................Moving Forward Workshop

THE WORKSHOP IS TOTALLY FREE!

In order to reserve a seat for you and your friends, send an email to irene@sae.edu now.

SEATS ARE LIMITED! REGISTER TODAY!

Congratulations to Tay Hoo Wee (top & bottom right) who had his recent documentary about recycling efforts in Singapore screened at this year's Wildlife Asia Film Festival! His documentary was created during his Diploma in Digital Film Production course with SAE Institute which he completed in October 2006. Ho Wee is now pursuing his Bachelor Degree with SAE Institute and aiming to produce more films and documentaries. Good Luck Hoo Wee!

The Wildlife Asia Film Festival was held from the 13-16th March 2007 in Singapore and many of the current SAE Institute Film students assisted as volunteers for the Festival such as Osman Sarip (bottom left).

SAE Institute is growing not only in its courses and student numbers but also in floorspace! We have expanded our premises with an additional floorspace of 2000 square feet in which our new Reception, Management and Teacher's offices are located. There will also soon be another lounge area as well as a brand new big Recording Studio.

Please turn to your right as you come out of the elevator on the 2nd Floor and check out our new space! Ms. Irene Cheong, our Receptionist and Student Service Representative, is now located here.

SAE Institute Singapore is introducing HDV format and a brand new film studio fitted with green-screen cyclorama for all students starting the Diploma in Digital Film Production on the 26th of March 2007!!

The Diploma ranges from video production, audio, multimedia to 3D animation and visual effects! Students will be geared to handle the latest HDV camera, dramatic lighting and even various aspects  of editing and compositing with the newest Apple Imacs and G5 workstations!

SAE Singapore welcomes Ms. Anna C. Mallon as new General Manager of the school as of February 2007 onwards ! Former GM Alexander Gehrig has gone onto his new role as SAE's Regional Manager for Asia and the Middle East and is now based in SAE Dubai.

'I have been with SAE Institute for many years, first in Germany and later in Belgium, and am excited to start managing this school in Singapore. The amount of talented people studying and working with this Institute amazes me and I am truely looking forward to a future with all of them.'
Anna C. Mallon

As part of the Asian Festival of First Films Jim Hart's 'Dracula' directed by Francis Ford Copolla was screened to SAE Students on 1st of December followed by a workshop and Q&A session on script writing and sound design with Jim Hart.

Jim Hart wrote to SAE after the workshop:

"Just a quick email to say thank you to you, your staff and all the students who attended our brief but very rewarding session for me. It is always uplifting for me to see young people engaged in the arts no matter at what level. Please thank them for me for their participation.

They have such excellent opportunities through your Institute programs.

Best to you these holidays and in the coming peaceful (hopefully) year ahead.
To be continued
JV Hart"