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What was the most exciting or surprising thing you learned during I-LEAP?

What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome it?

How did you push yourself outside your comfort zone as an artist?

What feedback did you receive, and how did it help you grow?

How has I-LEAP influences your understanding of your artistic style and future goals?

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HI FILM!! I Love all of you so so much I know I've picked the right course to take because film has genuinely such a nice space be it the mentors, the people and just the vibe is so on point. I've learnt so much from these few short days and guys idk I js love yall sm I'm gonna miss you guys and ILEAP in general so muchx.

– Jingwen💗

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I love the twist in the end it was short but also sweet and I actually gasped when I found out elios- sorry I meant Alex 🥺 was an alien too, the pen work was wonderful and I really loved the expressions the alien made when he was shocked

idt there's anything to polish it's a super cute oneshot

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I was only here for one day but my group mates were very friendly and very welcoming

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Good job to my data viz kids! You guys are the best! 🥹🩶

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I hope you all had fun and learn more about what communication media is, and see the wonders of Capcut and canva! I definitely had fun teaching and working with you guys!

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I hope you all had fun and learn more about what communication media is, and see the wonders of Capcut and canva! I definitely had fun teaching and working with you guys!

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Through this programme I learnt important collaborative skills when creating a comic and importance of communication. Creating a comic as a group rather than alone was a unique experience and allowed for many unique ideas and art styles to come together like a melting pot. I learnt story boarding techniques and different camera shots to make my comics more interesting and dynamic

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Through this journey, I've learnt many things. I've learnt that we should always be creative and explore different ways to express our ideas. What makes an idea even more interesting is when different people come together and combine different ideas to create a new one. I think that everyone here is really creative and they all have a unique drawing style. I love it.

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1. the most exciting thing was being able to brainstorm the ideas

2. Challenges were trying to make the board for the showcase

3. I had to draw and print it out for the public to see

4. I didnt receive any

5. I think it is quite interesting and i feel more motivated

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I enjoyed working with my teammates during the duration of I-Leap even though it was very awkward at first. I would kinda like to know what they plan to do in the art field if they decide to do so.

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Lezanne Koh, Ngee Ann Secondary School

I learnt a lot in these few days about framing, sound effects, exaggeration etc. With the time constraints, my group wasn't able to add sound effects but I think the overall animation turned out well. I have also learnt ways for myself to improve, in terms of further exaggeration, the camera angles and how to work more efficiently. I also really enjoyed working with my group mate and coming up with ways to improve our outcome. I look forward to applying the knowledge and skills I have picked up in ILEAP.

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I loved the concept of this app I think it's very innovative and the functions are necessary and straightforward. i also loved the colour palette for the app I think it was very cohesive and the presentation was engaging too y'all should totes make this app real highkey need it for my fashion crisis'

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Hi game design! I had so much fun working with all of y’all . Sharing all our ideas of different game ideas . I learnt a lot about game design how to create characters , game play , and also the elective ui/ ux to create the start and pause screens overall thank u ( teammates, mentors and everyone from game design) for the fun and enjoyable experience

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I like how my group mates are alr talented in 2D and they were kind enough to teach me patiently about how to use the different functions in flipaclip I learnt about different frame rates and how the difference in the reactions would signify how important the action is I would like to know about more kinds of transition effects

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I have learnt a lot from Communication Media. I learnt how to storyboard (Intro -> Message -> CTA) in order to make my video with my group mates and even presented in the gallery walk about it. This experience made me come out of my comfort zone in order to work together with others from different schools to do this project and during presentation, we would encourage one another so that both of us would not feel nervous when talking to others about our work. I hope next time, I wouldn't be using AI to do our project but instead do it more humanely because I don't feel as proud as I would have been if I did it without AI

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I had a lot of fun learning about 2D and 3D animation from the cool mentors and also from my classmates. I think I learned a lot about not just 3D animation but also about teamwork, concept generation, and organising a project. I'm really happy to have such really cool group mates and really like the final animation we made together throughout this program.

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1. The most exciting thing I learned was how fun it was when we were given 'free reign' over the world we wanted to make for our very own game.

2. We faced challenges such as members being present/absent due to other situations and having 'artist block' we overcame it by JUST DO

3. I was in charge of building design and I cannot draw buildings lol

4. What feedback- put priorities first, my group was more efficient after that, I learned organisation and tolerance

5. I guess it unlocked my mental capacity of new worlds

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During I-LEAP, I was amazed by how storytelling through film can express emotions and ideas beyond words. One of my biggest challenges was learning to plan and shoot effectively within limited time, but teamwork and guidance from mentors helped me improve. I stepped outside my comfort zone by taking on new roles like directing and editing. Feedback from peers helped me refine my creative vision and appreciate collaboration. I-LEAP has deepened my understanding of visual storytelling and inspired me to continue exploring film as a powerful artistic medium for communication and self-expression.

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From this module, 3D animation, I have learnt how to create a short film through short motion and finding out how long it takes to create a short film. The challenges I faced in the beginning was communicating with my teammates but after a short while I managed to talk with them a lot and it was very fun to create a video either them but the main challenge I faced for this short film was ensuring that all scenes goes smoothly. I went out my comfort zone by doing stuff that im not that good at for example im not good in painting and mixing colours but while making the props, I was painting my props and I managed to mix the colours accurately I-leap has shown me different art styles like fan fiction clay making 3D art and etc.

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I really enjoyed the course, as I learnt more about designing an app. Using Figma, I got to design the format of the app along with my groupmates, and worked together to finish the task in time. I think we could have improved on our time management as it was slightly rushed towards the end. It took time for us to communicate, which delayed our speed.

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At first I thought that 3D animation was just about CGI but I was surprised to see that we were using puppets. It was challenging at first as I was sick and i was always tired, but I persevered through it and I was able to contribute meaningfully to the group. In addition, another challenge would be making the puppets. It was difficult as I was inexperienced in sewing. In the end, I am very elated with our final result. I felt that it was deep and immersive, with great visuals. One thing we can improve on is our filming skills, as I also felt that the video felt quite grainy. In the end, I am very pleased with not just myself but my team, and would not mind doing this again

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During the program , I think that making the video was the most enjoyable part as I was able to see the final result after 3 days of brainstorming.

My group have some challenges in the storyboard as we had to make it more attractive to the target audience.

I normally don’t use Ai to generate videos but after this I-leap , I was able to know how to generate video with Ai by different platforms and which platform would work the best .

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During the I-LEAP programme, i learnt a lot of new things from the other courses such as UI/UX, Data visualization and media communication. Before coming for this programme, i actually had no idea what UI/UX was. These different courses, especially the gallery walk really opened my mind to explore different other types of art forms and made me more interested to try out different varieties of art forms. Usually, i realised that I'm very fixated on doing things in one way and not giving myself the chance to explore different things and find alternatives to doing things differently, so i felt that this experience has really made me step out of my comfort zone as an artist, and made me more willing to try out other things outside of the things I'm comfortable doing.

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The most exciting thing about this Programme is being able to experience new art forms and learn more about the topic that I chose. One challenge I faced is working in a group as everyone has different interests and skill sets. However. My group worked well together and we challenged each other to try our best and create the best possible animation that we could make

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1) the most exciting part of the film was definitely learning the way film works by the sound. It allowed me to explore more on how different sounds, musics, can change the whole mood of the film

2) what was challenging was definitely trying to get the right angle shots for our storyboard. We had to retry plenty of times for the first scene.

3) I stepped out of my comfort zone when I had to join my group when I first didn't know any of them. This allowed me to create more friends

4) the feedback I received was to have more substance, elements to make the theme of the film more obvious. This allowed me and my team to explore more angles, cinematic shots, to create a better, more engaging film.

5) ileaps has shown me what the art world has more than just fine art and drawing. Now I want to explore more of different medias

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1. I like the game design course i learnt how the buttons and interface stuff affect gameplay. i also learnt how to place the buttons so it would improve user experience instead of making it more difficult through ui/ux elective.

2. i faced challenges while thinking of the storyboarding because my teammates and i had differing ideas. this also applied to the artstyle because my friends and i had different art styles.

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Awesome work everyone!

Really great sharing some of my knowledge with you guys, i enjoyed the 4 days with all of you.

I hope you guys did learn one thing or two, I apologise if theres any shortcomings. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication these past days.

You guys are doing well, so keep on going and grow to be successful in your own ways! All the best for your future endeavours and take care 💜

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the time i spent in nyp has been a good gauge on what to expect in the future. It has educated me on the expectations and work load allowing me to further understand the needs. My time here at nyp has granted me knowledge that I have not known before and skills that are useful and applyable in the future.

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Had a fun time working with all of my course mates, made lots of new friends and learnt plenty from them. Thank you for being such great course mates❤️

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through ILEAP, I learned that design isn’t just about structures but about creating experiences. turning the theme “Dreamscapes” into a real, meaningful space showed me how creativity and practicality work together. time management was a challenge, but clear communication and teamwork helped us stay organised. I stepped out of my comfort zone by experimenting with new materials and trusting my instincts — now im more confident creating with my own hands. feedback from my artist mentor and friends refined my ideas, and I discovered that i have the ability to create organic and nature inspired designs that can create a better quality of life for people

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1) Initially, I thought UI/UX was designing simplified posters using Canva, so, I wasn't hyped for this programme. But after our mentor, Ms. Goh, had surprised us with our tasks, I found myself falling in love with the workshop (especially since it's one of the courses I may take up in Poly).

The main challenge I had throughout the course days was communication as my group was filled with shy and introverted people. But the more we discussed and initiated small talks, the better our teamwork became.

2) My P.Q.P is for the Game Design SHOW & TELL group. I really enjoyed your final product -- your artstyles are soo cute and the overall idea was genius! I'd love to know your inspiration. However, your presentation can be improved by your order of each section.

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one exciting thing i learnt for product design was how product design is related to architecture

one challenge i faced was having to make use of minimal materials to create the design and product

i had to push out of my confort zone by getting to know my group members and taking the initiative to ask for their names and schools

I-LEAP influenced me to understand better about product design and why product design is essential to meet the needs of certain people, as well as inclusivity

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in this module, i developed a better understanding of product design and learned that we could use design thinking to create a product that helps to resolve a user's issues. as architecture was our elective, we sometimes had issues differenciating an actual product from an architectural design. we learned to be innovative and consider all our users needs and possible challenges.

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Overall, this year’s ILeap programme was a fun and enjoyable one as I get to meet new friends from different schools, learn new things not just from my core subject, but also from my enrichment programmes. What went well was the presentation during the gallery walk, the animations that were presented were amazing. What did not go well was that my group did not compile our animation in time and therefore it wasn’t presented in the gallery walk. We learnt to manage our time so that next time we will be able to finish work on time.

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It was a fun experience.

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During this journey, I was glad to communicate and collaborate together with other people in other schools. this shows that we need to be out if our comfort zone and introduce ourselves as a group. After that, we were able to plan and make up with our minds, with all that combined, we can make one final work which represents our hard work and good results. Though, I wouldn't say that the journey was smooth. There were some pros and cons—the cons were having to deal with plans, but having to abandon ones work, just because it doesn't really fit in the topic. But, we stayed strong, keep our heads up and continued to success and strive for excellence, quality, quantity and for perfection 🥹🌹

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1) the most exciting thing I learnt in I-leap was the about the different lightings during filmmaking, I felt it was exciting as it would help us not only with recording videos, but it could help with the lighting in photos we take for ourselves.

2) A challenge which I faced was actually feeling interested in the process as I did not find myself so into the process of film making.

3) I stepped out of my comfort zone by talking to people from different schools as usually I would not speak to people I do not know that well.

4) feedback I receive was to be maybe be a bit more contributing as I did not seem as interested in the whole subject of film making.

5) I feel that I-leap has helped me to realise that there are many ways I can improve in many things such as my drawing skills and my interaction with others. I feel like it has given me a wider range In artistic talents as well.

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During I-LEAP, the most exciting part for me was trying 2D animation for the first time. I never realised how many small frames were needed just to show a simple movement, and it surprised me how fun it was to bring drawings to life. At first, I struggled with keeping the character consistent and making the motion smooth. With feedback, I learned to plan key poses before adding in-betweens, which made the process easier. Trying animation pushed me out of my comfort zone because I usually only draw still pictures. Overall, I-LEAP helped me understand animation better and made me more interested in improving this skill in the future.

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I honestly really enjoy this whole journey . At first i was unsure about my chosen art choice , however after learning and spending more time with my group mates , i-leap started to become more fun . I really enjoyed building our displays as it's something different and unique for me ! To he honest , i found the building of the base the most difficult as the base had to be stable enough to hold up the structure , but me and my group overcome this easily as we added skewers into the base to stabilise it . I found this whole i-leap experience super fun and i would want to do something similar in the future

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my most used art form is illustration and drawing. from this workshop, i have learnt other ways to use art to communicate and tell stories to the audience. i was taught how to have a clear message and outcome to the targeted audience.

there were many challengers i faced such as trying to have a clear motive, message, and call to action and the creation of the digital ad. however with the help of my peers and my mentor head, i managed to overcome these obstacles and create the video.

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most exciting thing i’ve learnt is biomimicry in architecture and the most challenging is to step out of my comfort zone and to get to know people from other schools. i received good feedback and used them to further improve on my ideas

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When we first got split up into our new groups, it was awkward as we did not know each other yet. Slowly, we started conversations and got to know each other more. Soon after that, we got comfortable with each other. The next few days (2-3 days) we bonded more while working on our project as we got to help one another. This journey allowed me to make new friends and allowed me to work well with others to achieve a goal!!!

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I’m glad I managed to talk more with my group even though I was really scared to talk to them on the first day. I do wish I could have contributed more to the team

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I really loved the course as it allows me to showcase my artistic skills and also allows me to improve my own art through guidance and tips from my teacher mentor, Mr Alan. I had a lot of fun during these 4 days, and I also made many new friends in my own course as well as students from other courses. This experience allowed me to learn new skills and gain motor skills such as teamwork and responsibility.

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I find it really fun, and our instructor Jay provided a good headstart for our game design, especially the game style, type etc. He also taught us about the UI, and how it differs depending on the type of game it is, and the essential elements of it to make the game more accessible and fun for players. One challenge that I had faced was how the in-game battle will work, and where and what kind of UI I will put in my defining screenshot. I figured it out soon enough lol.

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1) learning what is UI/UX and how to use figma to create a prototype design of an app

2) I faced challenges like communicating with new people, sharing our opinions and creating a work together however we solved them by talking to one another more such by getting to know each other and start sharing our ideas to create an app

3) I pushed myself by expressing my opinions more and talking more in my group to create a better app

4) some feedback like adding necessary information in our app and making the app look more interesting but not too much

5) through this Ileap journey, I understand the learning of art and may plan to pursue such art forms in the future

overall, it was a fun experience thank you!!😛

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I had fun with my course mates as they were very welcoming and made quite a number of friends. The module itself was also fun as it i cld showcase my talents and present for my group.

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I found this journey to be quite fun and I got to learn about lighting and setting the tone and also gained more experience for making comics. I face some challenges like disagreement, I didn’t voice it out cuz most of the group were supportive but honestly I didn’t really like our idea but it’s okay as I still had fun drawing and inking the comic, I usually only draw characters and never background of items like a spaceship, this really made me go out of my comfort zone as I drew the spaceship and background. NYP has made me very interested in joining them and I also realised comic making isn’t that tedious after all.

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im proud of being able to create the game overall and stuff but I also hope that in the future I will be able to create a more in-depth design for the game so that it will be easier for others to figure out the game and even be more interested in the game which was planned

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At first it was really awkward as most of us were new and unfamiliar with each other that made it hard to get work done and ideas flowing. But after the next few days we started to get more use to each other and started warming up and getting started on our projects, I really enjoyed working and creating with each other and I felt that it would be something I'd like to try again. After listening to many of our art forms projects I found that it was really creative and was executed really well, but I do have a question on how it could be more inclusive? I think could include more ways for people with disabilities to be able to participate especially the elderly as Singapore is a aging city.

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The most exciting thing I learned in I-LEAP was how closely product design connects with architecture, both balance form, function, and space. A key challenge was what we would actually be making and finalising a final plan. I overcame this by gaining inspiration ideas from the architecture team and discussing certain aspects with them. I stepped outside my comfort zone by exploring three-dimensional forms and thinking about user interaction rather than just appearance and aesthetics. Feedback on material use helped refine my design thinking, as well as help from our mentor when deciding what or how we should design our product. Overall, I-LEAP deepened my understanding of design and strengthened my direction as a designer who values structure and experience.

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the most exciting thing i learnt was more about how to do 2D animation because i was able to learn about the process on how to do it like the planning, doing silhouettes and how to make people like the character. some challenges i faced were our stories was too basic but with the help of our mentor giving us advice we were able to expand our story for the animation more. i was able to push myself out of my comfort zone as previously i did not really do much digital art or even animation previously so this was something new. the feedback i received helped me grow as i was able to have a clearer idea on what i should do to have the best results and ileap has shwon me there is alot of planning beofr erhe actsjl work

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-The most surprising thing about I-leap was the process of film production, at first I used to think it was mainly just capturing shots and editing, but after attending the past few days I’ve realized that it’s much more than that.

-I pushed myself out of my comfort zone to be open to new opportunities and trying not to feel too anxious when I have to showcase.

-I-leap has shown me and given me a much more close and hands on understanding and experience with the film art form and allowed me to find out on a more personal exploration on the art form.

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What was the most exciting thing I learnt during ILEAP?

- the most exciting thing i learnt was how fun creating my own storyline and characters were, i enjoyed making the short animation so much as i got to plot a story and design characters with my teammates.

What challenges did i face and how did i overcome it?

- the challenges i faced was time constraints, as i had to rush the animation in order to finish the scenes on time. The way i overcome it was making everything greyscale, as then i did not need to colour it. I also simplified the characters’ designs multiple times so i could animate it easier.

How did you push out of your comfort zone?

- I’ve never animated so many scenes at once before, so it was pretty hard to push past my own procrastination and limits.

What feedback did you receive, and how did it help you?

- I received a lot of praise for my animation and drawing skills, and that motivated me to finish the project instead of give up.

How has ILEAP influenced my view of my artistic style and future goals?

- ILEAP has showed me the work needed to achieve my goals of becoming an animator, and opened my eyes to see exactly how much effort i need to put in to make it happen. It has also cleared up some confusion i had on where i will go after i graduate and has helped me.

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One of the most interesting things that I learnt were how lighting,editing and stories express differebt emotions. One of my biggest challenge was learning how to shoot scenes effectively without retaking it multiple times.My group also had to experiemnt with different angles and concepts.I stepped out fo ny comfort zone by giving new suggestions and helping with shooting.I think that Ileap has allowed me to be creative and explore different ideas through expressing myself through film.

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The most exciting part about ILEAP was having the chance to be exposed to a different art form that I have tried before. I actually learnt a lot of important things about both 2D and 3D animation. In 2D animation, the timing, speed and stretch of an object can help exaggerate the movements and make it seem more realistic. Anticipation is the movement before doing an actual action such that it looks more natural. In 3D animation, i learnt more about how lighting can affect the mood of the scene and acts as an enhancer. I also learnt how to storyboard which was reallt helpful throughout the process of making the animation. I also experienced the struggle of stop motion animation. I found it challenging when the puppet just did not stay still and i had to keep adjusting it. It was very tedious but in the end we still completed our animation and it turned out pretty well.

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The event was nice. I learned alot.

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the past few days has been very fun and enriching , i learn that teamwork is very important in group works. at first it was really awkward , but after multiple session with my group-mates , i was able to converse with them and learn more about them . Also through this program i learned that there are many different art forms , like for example i didnt know what was data visualisation and communication media . i also really like how during lunch times i was able to eat with my schoolmates and have fun . this program has allowed me to explore the past few days has been very fun and enriching , i learn that teamwork is very important in group works. at first it was really awkward , but after multiple session with my group-mates , i was able to converse with them and learn more about them .

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The most exciting thing I learned was how to do character design.

The biggest challenge i had during this was drawing.

I didn’t push myself out of my comfort zone

We weren’t engaging enough during our presentation

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the most exciting thing i learnt from ileap was the three point lighting

the most challenging part of this whole program was trying to find out what concept to go for and which captures the idea of dreamscape the most

i pushed myself out of my comfort zone by making new friends and feeling more comfortable with interacting with new people outside of my own school

during the gallery walk, i received the feedback to be more relaxed and to not read from the presentation. after receiving the feedback, i feel like i did better and was less nervous ,

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I tink what we did well in was efficiency, we didn't take very long to create ideas anecdotes start working. We stayed making the ad 1 day earlier than expected and 1 say before everyone did. One question is probably, how can I further improve my work and how to improve. One thing we can prob improve on is communication with One another cuz were all very reserved and relied on the instructor to initial conversations.

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I really enjoyed getting to know everyone both from product and architecture. It was really fun making the models too snd getting to present in small groups. We got to learn a lot like what was biomimicry and how to paper maché. I also had lots of fun working with the product design grouo and developing ideas together. This also helped me to get a taste how architecture and interior and product design jobs and careers .

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i learnt that there are many factors to consider when we want to make a 2d animation, such as the silhouette of the characters when you design them so that the process of animating later on can be simplified in a way that the viewers are still able to differentiate the characters easily. I also learnt about how the different shots are used in different situations to emphasise on different things, such as (i forgot what its called) the shot that zooms in to the character's neck and above which indicates that the animators want the audience to focus on the character's facial expressions, the shot that shows the characters from their waist up which indicates that the animators want the audience to focus on the character's actions, and the shot that shows the character's full body+surroundings which likely indicates that the animators want the audience to focus on the surroundings. I also learnt never to draw the characters as the corner of the screen.

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I had fun making new friends and getting to know more people who share the same interests and passion as me and it inspired me to try my best and learn from others.

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I really enjoyed my I-LEAP experience in Game Design. It was exciting to learn how games are built from character creation to gameplay and UI/UX design. One challenge I faced was combining different ideas as a team, but through communication and feedback, we managed to create something we were proud of. Trying out new design tools also pushed me out of my comfort zone. Overall, this experience helped me understand the creative process behind games and inspired me to keep learning more about design ❤️‍🩹

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The most surprising thing that I learnt was lighting and the different types of lighting, and how different colored lighting can give off different moods and themes

A challenge my group faced was time limitations in which I decided to go home and 3d model and print props for our team due to the time constraints. I went out of my comfort zone by modelling within 45min and printing in 5h compared to my usual time

feedback like needing more frames in the stop motion animation is something i took note of

i also realised it is much easier to start a project if i dont think about it too much

this program has shown me how to do animation much better and more efficiently

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Overall it is a good experience, mixing around with talented individuals and diving into a specific art form. I enjoyed viewing the various booths but I personally think that I do not have enough time to view every art piece. The lunch was amazing but the tea break isn't that good (maybe provide tea for tea break?=) ) honestly I need more time to animate and they could teach us skills on how to make each frame more smooth, and how to include different angles , perspective, lighting and expressions to convey a meaning more clearly (like maybe teach basic anatomy?) we do not really have much time to do the electives either, maybe they can extend the program (same amount of days but give some rest days in between for groups to do personal research and self directed learning) or just not do the electives at all. Thanks to the two mentors, they did their best to make the lessons interesting and giving professional advice to each individual team:)

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This has been an amazing memorable journey where I learned new things from communication media. At first after I got the course that I was selected in, communication media to me was like talking to people about artworks and then expressing it by drawing. But it wasn’t, it was about advertisements to take actions about problems in the world or maybe the future generations. Overall, this journey leads me to making new friends from different schools and also having a lot of time doing projects and presentations.

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my most used art form is illustration and drawing. from this workshop, i have learnt other ways to use art to communicate and tell stories to the audience. i was taught how to have a clear message and outcome to the targeted audience

there were many challengers i faced such as trying to have a clear motive, message, and call to action and the creation of the digital ad. However, with the help and support of my peers and mentor head i was able to overcome these obstacles and create the video.

this experience was rlly fun i def enjoyed it 🫰🤪

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Product design was very enjoyable as I learnt how to identify and create products based on the needs of consumers

(creating a persona), one question I have is how to get more ideas for products, if many of them already exist? I’m very grateful for my group mates as well, working together with me to come up with our products.

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i learnt to communicate in terms of teamwork and to not give up even if ur back hurts or if noone has any clue what theyre doing n i found dat at the end of the day it is definitely worth it to work through all those hours and finally complete ileap and the production of your project

ileap was interesting, as in it was quite fun when you get the end product n finally get to relax and enjoy and have fun. the hard part was really the making of the product n the countless hours spent having my spine bent doing work

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1 The most exciting thing i learnt in Ileap os how to design my game according to a genre and also learning about character design

2 I had a lot of gaps in my game and my group didnt have any ideas to fill in the gaps

3 I volunteered a lot and did presentations

4 I refined my character design and make my game UI more clear

5 it made me more clear on how to develop my ideas and how to design every aspect of the game and not just one aspect

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Lezanne Koh, Ngee Ann Secondary School

The most exciting things I learnt were some of the 12 animation principles like anticipation, exaggeration, etc.

I faced challenges in terms of time constraints. In order to overcome it, I learnt to work more efficiently by not being overly obsessed over details or using copy and paste.

I pushed myself out of my comfort zone by drawing and animating things I haven't before. Like animating an explosion - I used other animes as reference.

I received feedback and recommendations - like using impact frames. I learnt that through impact frames, scenes can become more exciting dramatic.

ILEAP helped me realise that my style is quite simple as not many details are incorporated. My future goals are to further grow in terms of my skills - animation, perspective, etc.

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I enjoyed interacting with students from other schools as I rarely have that sort of opportunity. I also enjoyed game design as I have always been an avid gamer, and getting insight into game creation helps me to better understand the games I play. The task given to me was both challenging and enjoyable, as conceptualising a game, taking inspiration while trying to make it original is not as easy as it seemed initially. Creating a game concept has helped me find ways to become more thorough with my research. Feedback from my partner and my peers has given me points to improve on in the future.

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I learned alot from this workshop and especially the use of medium short and long shots to create a more impactful animation, a challenge I faced was the time constraints and planning with the number of frames I had to work with and in the future I hope to be able to create more fluid and impactful animations

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Nyla Umaiza

Ngee Ann sec

I learnt the different processes when making a animation. Such processes are coming up of a character in the story/animation thus there is a need of character design. I also learnt 3 different types of framing which are, Medium shot, long shot and a close up. These help catch viewers attention. The most important part of a animation is having a hook or a character that makes the audience sympathise with them. This makes the audience evoke feelings through the animation.

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i had actually a lot of fun meeting new people, opening up and getting out of my comfort zone! from this workshop, i learnt to communicate messages and develop a Call to Action through an artwork. I really enjoyed this workshop, giving me both good educational and social experiences !!

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ileap was a journey that i definitely enjoyed! i met many new people with similar interests, and different people who had differing hobbies from mine. regardless, the people in game design were all friendly and i truly enjoyed ileap! through challenges i encountered, such as brainstorming the initial game design, to designs of the protagonist and antagonist, i learnt to hone my skills and upgrade my skillset! i’ve received feedback about my group’s game interface, and we’ve learnt to improve that to make players enjoy the play-through more. ileap has definitely influenced the path i want to take in the future, such as considering game design course in nyp. thank you to jay, the mentor of game design, and the ui/ux mentor for teaching us stuff like wireframe! thank you to all my group members for accompanying me on this journey! :)

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My experience in nyp i-leap program has been very fun and interactive. The mentor was very friendly and helpful with us. He showed us many different techniques and ways to show feelings in the comic art

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I was really challenged by the making for the puppet and the shooting of the animation. Getting the puppet to stand and balance while making it look like it was in space was really hard. We overcame it by using a lot of blue tack, wires and coloured blocks in stead of letting in uncontrollably dangle from the top. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone as the animation needed a lot of manpower. I became more sociable and asked my teammates for help as I could not move all the props one by one myself. The feedback I received made me realise there is more than one approach to the things we did and I became a more effective problem solver. After I leaps, I am more exposed to different art forms and courses. It widened my perspective of the arts and overall I really enjoyed myself.

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I think it was really a shame that I could only make the first and last day, and I really wish I could’ve stayed for Day 2 and 3 but even in short time I was here, I learned quite a bit too, how the product had to align with the main objective, how it had to be practical and tailored to the customer’s desires, and how to start generating ideas in the first place. If could go again next year, I would definitely go, not just to properly explore the art form but also to spend more time with my newfound friends.

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I learnt that there are many aspects that contribute to a film. Some examples include the lighting and sound effects used in a particular scene, which are used to evoke different emotions during that time frame. I enjoyed how chill the module was, allowing us to work on our assignment at our own pace and I do think that what was taught during these few days is really interesting. I could work on taking the initiative to interact with others more often and stepping out of my comfort zone.

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1. One new and exciting thing I've learnt is how lighting actually works and it is set up, I've learnt about the technique of lighting and what each lighting is for, for example, Background lighting is is to differentiate the subject with its background.

2. I pushed myself out of comfort zone to work with people who I don't know and try to give my opinions when I have ideas for the film, and tried my best to contribute throughout.

3. One feedback I've received is to be more bold with our ideas and this made me realise that most of the times the more crazy a idea is the more you can get and learn from it, for ileap I learnt so much and stepping into a new environment with new set ups to film a short film.

4. Ileap made me understand more of my capabilities when it comes to film making or even comic art, I know what to do to improve and where to improve, I also have gained more confidence and will definitely try to be more confident when proposing my ideas in the future .

I LOVE YOU GUYS AND EVERYONEE!!!IT WAS SO FUN

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the most exciting thing i learnt during ILEAP was learning how to 3D animate. I was shocked at first as i thought 3D animation was using digital devices and coding to create a character in 3D but when i got tonlearn about it, i found out that it was about making characters out of wire and actual materials and stopmotion.

One challenge i faced was making the character out of socks. The sock material provided was very cheap and lose and it was hard to sew with it, thus i actually struggled alot + im not goos with handiwork.

I challenged myself as an artist by volunteering to make the charaxter as im really bad at handiwork and i wanted to get more exposure to it and learn how to make things with my hands other than drawing.

I didnt receive any feedback but from ILEAP, i learned that i should expand my horizons and learn how to use different mediums instead of only sticking to whay i feel safe using

at first before joining ILEAP, i was sure i wanted to do somethjng related to art in the future, but i was very lost because i didnt know what exact course to take and what to do to lead me to my goal. However, through ILEAP, i figured out what i wanted to take in poly and what to pursue in the future.

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From Communication Design, I learnt a lot of important things such as different types of communication designs/medias, ranging from physical newspapers to read, to online advertisements to watch, and also to radio broadcasts to listen in to.

I also learnt the typical format of intro->Message->call-to-action and how to make things more visually appealing.

It was very frustrating when it came to making storyboards because I'm not very creative. However, this gave me the opportunity to brainstorm and come up with ideas with my group mates, making me more resilient and open-minded. In the end, I'm very happy and feel satisfied about our storyboard and end product!!!

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During I-LEAP, I learn so much about how film can tell story and show emotion without needing many words. I feel amazed how pictures and sound can make people understand feeling in a deep way. One big challenge for me was to plan and finish shooting in short time, but with teamwork and help from mentors, I slowly get better. I also push myself to try new things like directing and editing, even when I feel not confident. Sometimes I make mistake, but I learn from it and grow more. My group mates give me good feedback that help me improve my idea and style. I-LEAP make me see how art film can be a strong way to express myself and share message to others. This program inspire me to keep learning and create more stories through film.

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The most exciting thing I learned in ILEAP was that there are many great artists in Singapore. One challenge I faced was trying to work with my teammates. I overcame it by speaking more with them and tried to communicate more. I don't do animation that much so I pushed myself out of my comfort zone by choosing this art form. Most of the feedback my group received was quite positive and this helped me gain more confidence in myself for art. ILEAP has influenced my artistic style and future goals by teaching me more about art and helping me move further as an artist.

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Most surprising thing I learned in I Leap was storyboarding

I found it a bit hard to work with my team but eventually my team and I worked it out and eventually produced our work

I leap may have influenced my future process of making artworks

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One thing that I found really interesting was how different light placement and the intensity of the light can heavily affect the overall mood and tone of the scene. I learnt about key lightings, playing with soft and hard shadows and also using gel paper and placing them above daylights — creating different colours

Some challenges faced throughout this experience was that my group and I initially had issues planning the storyboard as the topic of ‘dreamscapes’ was really hard to brainstorm on. In the end, as a group, we managed to seek help from our mentors and more thoroughly think deeper into the topic.

As an artist, I pushed myself out by exploring a different act of art form — filming. Art doesn’t always have to be on a piece of paper, it can be explored through acting and physical actions etc.

I recieved some feedback on how to take interesting shots which can express focus and emotions. This helps to capture the viewers focus point and show the key details. It also helped to improve my photography skills

In general, this helped me to explore different careers and helped me to explore more about the different potential careers related to art. It was really fun and enjoyable :))

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I really love how supportive and friendly everyone are and treat random people like their own friends while giving helpful feedback to one another. One question I have is what do people actually do as architects and the insight as a career. A thing to improve is not much but maybe allow collaborations with people from other art form groups out of our categories. Overall, amazing! I really appreciate my mentor as well, very friendly and kind and I look forward to working together again! Had so much fun and made many friends. :))