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Design, Arts and Fashion

Professional Diploma in 3D Animation Production

This professional diploma provides comprehensive training in both the fundamental and technical aspects of 3D Animation. It is designed to develop core skills across the entire 3D animation production pipeline, including asset creation, animation, lighting, and rendering, preparing learners for industry-relevant creative and production roles.

Module Description

This module introduces the fundamentals of animation and its role across various media industries. It covers the animation production pipeline, key industry roles, and the application of core animation principles, with emphasis on how industry demands influence animation styles, techniques, and professional standards.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to explain the fundamentals of 2D animation, utilize Adobe Animate for drawing and animation, and analyze the application of core animation principles.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Introduction & Principles of Animation
  • Day 2: Walk Cycle Animation

 

Schedules:

2026 1st Run: Mar. 7 & 14
2026 2nd Run: Jul. 11 & 18

Module Fee: ₱7,895

Module Description

This module introduces the core principles, tools, and workflows of 3D animation. Participants will learn to create and animate digital characters, objects, and environments in a three-dimensional space using industry-standard software, while gaining insight into professional production workflows used in film, games, and digital media.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to explain the 3D animation production pipeline with a focus on animation, and apply the twelve principles of animation to create believable motion and effective visual storytelling.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Introduction to 3D Animation
  • Day 2: 3D Animation Tools

 

Schedules:

2026 1st Run: Apr. 11 & 18
2026 2nd Run: Aug. 1 & 8

Module Fee: ₱8,895

Module Description

This module introduces the foundational concepts, tools, and techniques used to create animated content in a three-dimensional environment. It focuses on core skills across the 3D production pipeline, including modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering, while emphasizing the principles of animation and effective visual storytelling. Through hands-on exercises and guided projects, participants learn to build simple 3D assets, animate objects and characters, and produce polished scenes using industry-relevant software.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to explain the structure and navigation of animation in 3D space; create simple rigs for character and object animation; animate using keyframes, timing, and the twelve principles of animation; set up lights and cameras to create compelling shots; and produce playblast videos for presentation and review.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: 3D Animation Essentials
  • Day 2: Character Animation

 

Schedules:

2026 1st Run: May 2 & 9
2026 2nd Run: Aug. 29 & Sep. 5

Module Fee: ₱7,895

Module Description

This module builds on foundational 3D animation skills and develops advanced proficiency in character performance, biped and creature animation, and technical workflows. It covers advanced techniques such as facial animation, body mechanics, dynamic simulation, and rendering, with strong emphasis on animation-ready production quality. Through project-based learning, participants produce polished animation sequences that demonstrate expressive performance, believable motion, and professional-level output.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to demonstrate advanced character performance through acting, timing, and emotional expression; apply advanced body mechanics for realistic human and biped animation; construct and use advanced rigs, including facial and dynamic systems; apply camera animation and cinematic principles for effective visual storytelling; and implement lighting and rendering workflows to produce demo reel ready animation sequences aligned with industry standards.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: 3D Asset Creation & Modeling
  • Day 2: Texturing & Scene Animation
  • Day 3: Advanced Lighting and Rendering
  • Day 4: Introduction to Dynamics
  • Day 5: Portfolio-Ready Animated Scene

 

Schedules:

2026 1st Run: May 23, 30, Jun. 6, 13 & 20
2026 2nd Run: Sep. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10 & 17

Module Fee: ₱24,895

Module Description

Business Fundamentals for Digital Arts is a practical, career-focused course designed for creatives who want to turn their creative skills into sustainable income. Moving beyond talent alone, the course equips participants with essential business thinking, including pricing strategies, financial management, intellectual property protection, contract negotiation, and building a professional brand clients can trust.

Through hands-on tools and real-world applications, participants learn to operate not only as freelancers but as creative entrepreneurs. In a rapidly evolving, technology-driven industry shaped by AI and changing client expectations, this module helps creatives future-proof their careers while maintaining ethical, legal, and professional standards.

Module Objectives

By the end of the module, participants will be able to think and act like creative business owners, price their work based on real financial considerations, protect their rights when working with clients and collaborators, and position themselves professionally in a fast-changing creative market to support sustainable income and long-term career stability.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Entrepreneurial Mindset for Creatives
  • Day 2: Money Management and Costing
  • Day 3: Contracts and IP Essentials
  • Day 4: Branding, Scaling and Sustainability

 

Schedules:
2026 1st Run: Jul. 4, 11, 18 & 25
2026 2nd Run: Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28

Module Fee: ₱18,895

Professional Diploma in Web Design and Development

This diploma course covers the fundamentals of Web Design and User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX). Learn to create engaging, functional websites, design content for online presence, and refine work through user feedback and prototype iteration.

Module Description

This module introduces the core principles, methodologies, and tools of User Experience and User Interface design. Participants develop practical skills to create user-centered digital experiences and learn to produce UX case studies for professional portfolios, demonstrating proficiency in industry-standard design processes and tools.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to explain fundamental UX principles; apply user-centered design processes; conduct user research and usability testing; design wireframes and prototypes that improve usability and accessibility; evaluate UI/UX case studies from an end-user perspective; create responsive UI/UX solutions; and present portfolio-ready case studies that showcase professional design thinking.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Introduction to User Experience Design
  • Day 2: Introduction to Interaction Design
  • Day 3: Creating Wireframes and Prototypes

Schedules:

2026 1st Run: Mar. 7, 14 & 21
2026 2nd Run: Jul. 11, 18 & 25

Module Fee: ₱11,495

Module Description

This module introduces the principles, methods, and tools used to design user-centered visual interfaces for websites and responsive platforms. It combines design theory, including color theory, typography, usability, and human-centered design, with hands-on practice using industry-standard tools. Participants are guided through the UX/UI design process from user research and concept development to visual design, prototyping, and testing, with emphasis on creating usable, visually compelling solutions and portfolio-ready case studies.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to explain key UI/UX and visual design principles; create UI/UX case studies applying web and responsive design practices; assess the effectiveness of digital interfaces in meeting user needs and project objectives; evaluate UI/UX work from an end-user perspective; create dynamic and responsive UI/UX solutions; and present design outputs that demonstrate professional thinking and portfolio readiness.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Low and High Fidelity Prototypes using Figma
  • Day 2: UI/UX Case Study 1
  • Day 3: UI/UX Case Study 2

 

Schedules:

2026 1st Run: Apr. 11, 18 & 25
2026 2nd Run: Aug. 8, 22 & 29

Module Fee: ₱12,495

Module Description

This module introduces the core concepts required to design and build websites using HTML5 and CSS. It focuses on applying UI layout and UX principles to responsive web design, including page structure, forms, media embedding, and social media integration. Participants gain practical experience in creating functional, user-centered web interfaces that support effective digital engagement.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to explain the fundamentals of web-based UI/UX design; identify appropriate online strategies for their projects; plan and execute the redesign and development of web content; and apply relevant platform or LMS features to enhance online engagement and usability.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Introduction to Front-End Web Development
  • Day 2: Responsive and Scalable Web Design
  • Day 3: Introduction to WordPress
  • Day 4: E-commerce and Project Development
  • Day 5: Web Development Tools and Analytics
  • Day 6: User Testing and Final Improvements

Schedules:

2026 1st Run: May 9, 16, 23, 30, Jun. 6 & 13
2026 2nd Run: Sep. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10 & 17

Module Fee: ₱27,495

Module Description

Business Fundamentals for Digital Arts is a practical, career-focused course designed for creatives who want to turn their creative skills into sustainable income. Moving beyond talent alone, the course equips participants with essential business thinking, including pricing strategies, financial management, intellectual property protection, contract negotiation, and building a professional brand clients can trust.

Through hands-on tools and real-world applications, participants learn to operate not only as freelancers but as creative entrepreneurs. In a rapidly evolving, technology-driven industry shaped by AI and changing client expectations, this module helps creatives future-proof their careers while maintaining ethical, legal, and professional standards.

Module Objectives

By the end of the module, participants will be able to think and act like creative business owners, price their work based on real financial considerations, protect their rights when working with clients and collaborators, and position themselves professionally in a fast-changing creative market to support sustainable income and long-term career stability.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Entrepreneurial Mindset for Creatives
  • Day 2: Money Management and Costing
  • Day 3: Contracts and IP Essentials
  • Day 4: Branding, Scaling and Sustainability

 

Schedules:
2026 1st Run: Jul. 4, 11, 18 & 25
2026 2nd Run: Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28

Module Fee: ₱18,895

Professional Diploma in Creative Photography and Production

This diploma program provides comprehensive training in the art and practice of photography. It develops a strong understanding of visual composition, lighting techniques, creative post-processing, and storytelling. The program offers intensive learning in various photographic imaging techniques and practices using small, medium, and large formats, both analog and digital.

Module Description

This module introduces photography and video production through visual storytelling, historical context, and technical fundamentals. Participants explore key moments in visual arts history and apply principles of exposure and composition through hands-on photography and video exercises, building a strong foundation for professional creative work.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to identify key photographers, visual movements, and milestones in visual arts history, and explain how ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, or their video equivalents, affect exposure and depth of field.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Visual History, Exposure & Perspective
  • Day 2: Composition & Visual Storytelling

 

Schedules:

2026 1st Run: Mar. 7 & 14
2026 2nd Run: Jul. 11 & 18

Module Fee: ₱5,495

Module Description

This module equips participants with the skills to use light as both a creative and technical tool. Learners explore natural and artificial lighting, advanced exposure control, and studio lighting equipment to achieve precise visual outcomes. Through blended online and on-campus learning, participants produce a lighting portfolio that demonstrates technical control and creative application.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to identify light sources and their characteristics, explain the functions of basic studio lighting equipment, design lighting setups for specific visual outcomes, and produce a themed portfolio using natural and studio lighting techniques.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Understanding Light & Exposure Control
  • Day 2: Natural & Artificial Lighting Techniques
  • Day 3: Advanced Lighting Applications & Final Shoot

 

*Requirements: 

  • Access to a camera system (DSLR, mirrorless, or mobile with manual mode)
  • Basic editing software or app (e.g., Snapseed, Lightroom Mobile, or GIMP)

 

Schedules:

2026 1st Run: Apr. 11, 18 & 25
2026 2nd Run: Aug. 1, 8 & 22

Module Fee: ₱11,495

Module Description

This fully online module develops skills in creative photo enhancement and digital presentation using free software. Participants use Lightroom for editing and Canva for layout and storytelling to create cohesive, visually engaging image series. The module focuses on color, tone, composition, and AI-assisted techniques for effective digital presentation and online portfolios.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to identify key tools in Lightroom, Canva, and AI-assisted editing platforms; explain how exposure, color, composition, and AI contribute to visual storytelling; apply Lightroom techniques to enhance image quality and tonal consistency; and create cohesive digital storytelling projects using participant images and AI-generated content in Canva.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Editing Foundations & Visual Narrative
  • Day 2: Digital Storytelling, Design & AI Integration

 

Schedules:

2026 1st Run: May 9 & 16
2026 2nd Run: Sep. 12 & 19

Module Fee: ₱5,495

Module Description

This intensive three-day on-site module focuses on applying advanced photography and lighting techniques in real-world settings such as commercial, event, corporate, and branding shoots. Emphasis is placed on hands-on execution, creative problem-solving, and professional workflow. Participants prepare their focus shoot in advance through concepts, mood boards, or props, then consolidate their outputs into a professional portfolio, with an optional presentation on the final day.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, the participant will be able to identify advanced lighting techniques for professional photography; explain workflow, equipment setup, and shot planning; execute a planned focus shoot using advanced lighting and composition; and produce a professional portfolio suitable for critique and presentation.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Photography Lighting and Shoot Preparation
  • Day 2: Applied Professional Photography & Creative Direction
  • Day 3: Portfolio Completion & Professional Presentation

Schedules:

2026 1st Run: May 30, Jun. 6 & 13
2026 2nd Run: Oct. 3, 10 & 17

Module Fee: ₱10,495

Module Description

Business Fundamentals for Digital Arts is a practical, career-focused course designed for creatives who want to turn their creative skills into sustainable income. Moving beyond talent alone, the course equips participants with essential business thinking, including pricing strategies, financial management, intellectual property protection, contract negotiation, and building a professional brand clients can trust.

Through hands-on tools and real-world applications, participants learn to operate not only as freelancers but as creative entrepreneurs. In a rapidly evolving, technology-driven industry shaped by AI and changing client expectations, this module helps creatives future-proof their careers while maintaining ethical, legal, and professional standards.

Module Objectives

By the end of the module, participants will be able to think and act like creative business owners, price their work based on real financial considerations, protect their rights when working with clients and collaborators, and position themselves professionally in a fast-changing creative market to support sustainable income and long-term career stability.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Entrepreneurial Mindset for Creatives
  • Day 2: Money Management and Costing
  • Day 3: Contracts and IP Essentials
  • Day 4: Branding, Scaling and Sustainability

 

Schedules:
2026 1st Run: Jul. 4, 11, 18 & 25
2026 2nd Run: Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28

Module Fee: ₱18,895

Short Courses

Module Description

Master makeup artistry from basics to advanced techniques, including traditional and airbrush applications. This course covers bridal, editorial, fashion, and special effects makeup, along with hygiene, industry standards, business growth, and on-camera techniques.

*Participants can purchase the Temptu Pro Kit with SPaCE Educational Discount, or bring your own make-up kit in class.

Module Objectives

By the end of this module, participants will gain expertise in makeup application, airbrush techniques, and on-camera looks while developing a strong portfolio and brand identity.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Skin Science, Color Theory & Base Make-up
  • Day 2: Contouring, Highlighting & Blending Techniques
  • Day 3: Make-up Techniques and Introduction to Airbrush
  • Day 4 to 7: Practical Application of All Make-up Techniques
  • Day 8: Final Portfolio Evaluation

 

Schedules:

2026 Run: TBA
Time: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Modality: Hybrid (Online & In-person Sessions)

Module Fee: ₱25,895

Module Description

This module introduces you to the powerful tools and techniques used in 3D clothing visualization, focusing on Clo3D software. From basic garment creation to advanced pattern editing and rendering, this module provides you with the foundational skills needed to bring your clothing designs to life in a virtual space.

*Classes for this program will be conducted on campus/face-to-face.

Module Objectives

You will learn how to navigate the Clo3D interface, create and simulate garments, and manipulate patterns for detailed clothing design.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Getting Started with Clo3D
  • Day 2: Enhancing Garment Detail in Clo3D
  • Day 3: Pattern Drafting and Editing Techniques
  • Day 4: Rendering and Presenting Designs

 

Schedules:

2026 Run: TBA

Time: TBA

Module Fee: ₱12,895

Module Description

This module focuses on developing effective communication skills through storytelling and scriptwriting, with an emphasis on English language use and delivery techniques.

Module Objectives

You’ll learn how to write effective scripts, use the English language for clear communication, and improve your delivery skills to engage and persuade your audience.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Defining Your Message and Audience
  • Day 2: Scriptwriting Essentials

 

Schedules:

2026 Run: TBA

Time: TBA

Module Fee: ₱7,495

Module Description

This module provides aspiring content creators with the essential skills and techniques needed for filmmaking, from initial concept to post-production editing. You will explore how to define your project’s purpose, write and design a script, and understand the language of filmmaking. This module also covers practical tools for shooting and editing, empowering you to create high-quality, engaging content for any platform.

Module Objectives

You’ll learn how to define your project’s purpose, write and design scripts, use essential filmmaking tools, and edit your film in post-production.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: Laying the Foundation for Filmmaking
  • Day 2: Scriptwriting and Language in Filmmaking
  • Day 3: Script Development and Preparation
  • Day 4: Post-Production and Editing

 

Schedules:

2026 Run: TBA

Time: TBA

Module Fee: ₱13,895

Module Description

This module equips content creators with essential sound and audio editing skills, from understanding the basics of sound to mastering editing tools. The module also covers sound design techniques and integrating audio with video for polished, professional results.

Module Objectives

You’ll learn the basics of sound, how to use audio equipment and DAWs, apply sound effects, and synchronize audio with video to create high-quality, professional content.

Module Outline

  • Day 1: The Fundamentals of Sound
  • Day 2: Audio Equipment and Effects
  • Day 3: Advanced Sound Design

 

Schedules:

2026 Run: TBA

Time: TBA

Module Fee: ₱10,845

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For the Diploma in Digital 3D Animation and UI/UX for Web Design and Development, contact Irish Domingo

irishjane.domingo@benilde.edu.ph

 

For the Certificate in HD Make-up and Airbrush Mastery, contact Jhune Tavera

rodolfo.tavera@benilde.edu.ph

 

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4/F Design + Arts Campus
950 Pablo Ocampo Street, Malate, Manila, Philippines
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