Head of Department: 3D Animation

Job Overview:
Assist the Head of Academic Affairs in the academic operations and support for programmes under the department.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Curriculum development, Teaching, Assessment & Evaluation, and Course Management.
2. Responsible for the 3D Animation Diploma Programme.
3. Academic Operations:
   Oversee the operations of the program, ensuring the effective management of teaching and learning processes, assessments, evaluations, and continuous program improvements. This includes but is not limited to:
1. Academic Staff Plan
2. School Examination Boards
3. Appeals
4. Students’ Portfolio Review
5. Student Programme Review
6. Students’ Graduation Showcase
7. Orientation Briefing
4. Academic Management:
   Develop and enforce rules and guidelines concerning academic conduct, such as grading policies, attendance, academic integrity, and student behaviour. Ensure that academic programs are well-structured and meet educational standards.
5. Academic Development & Compliance:
   Contribute to the new curriculum, review of curriculum, or revamp of current curriculum related to the department. Ensure processes and documents are compliant with related internal processes and MQA/KPT regulations/policies/guidelines.
6. Academic and Industry Liaison:
   Bridge academia to industry in various activities such as sharing sessions, workshops, live projects, studio visits, and other areas that will enhance the students’ profile and exposure to the industry.
7. Other Commitments:
   Support marketing events and activities such as Trial Classes, Education Fairs, and other student recruitment programmes. Perform ad hoc responsibilities related to academic activities or promotion of the programmes in the Academic Affairs Group.

Qualifications & Education:

1. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in 3D Animation or a relevant field
2. Five (5) years of academic experience with industry engagement in relevant fields
3. Possess a combination of at least three skillsets in the areas of: 3D Modeling, 3D Animation, Rigging, Lighting & Rendering, Compositing, Visual Effects/Simulation, Editing, Sound Editing & Effects, Concept Art, Storyboarding, or other related disciplines.
4. Competent in Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Substance Painter, or other relevant 3D software packages.

Preferred Skills:

1. Leadership: Provide strategic solutions and direction to challenges arising from the programme/s operations and management.
2. Budget Planning: Manage operational costs for teaching and learning activities in the department.
3. Curriculum Development: Develop curriculum design for new programmes related to the department.
4. Sound knowledge of MQA documentation for a programme.
5. Familiarity with academic policies, entry requirements, credit exemptions, exam processes, among others.
6. Programme Auditing: Eye for details in relation to the processes and procedures.

Minimum Years of Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of experience in academic leadership or a similar capacity.