New Digital Media Diplomas from Sri Lanka Institute of Printing(SLIOP)
The Sri Lanka Institute of Printing under the Ministry of Skills Development & Vocational Training located at the Department of Government Printing offers Two Diplomas in Digital Media Technology. The Diploma in GraphicDesign is a popular one year study programme at SLIOP which helps to develop students knowledge & Skills in Digital Graphics through a series of visual design, interactive and motion graphics, theory lectures, lab time and portfolio projects. The programme also emphasise on the concept development and the idea of the Digital Graphic Design to enhance the student creative direction. The programme is priced at a nominal fee of Rs 35,000 for the entire programme which is spread over 01 year with theory and practical exposure.
The new Diploma in Digital Animation and Game Design helps students to master the subject within a period of 01 year. The Diploma in Digital Animation and Game Design will transport any student into another dimension of world class animated films and game development. The SLIOP industry ready Diploma stands to separate students from the rest and emerge as future leading animators and well sought after for Visual effects. This course aims in bringing students creativity and passion for innovation to an entirely higher level placing them way ahead their peers. The new Diploma is spread over 1 year with theory and practical exposure.
The SLIOP has introduced a new Certificate Course in AutoCAD for those who wish to specialize in this field.The SLIOP course in AutoCAD is designed to teach you the necessary skills and knowledge you need in the shortest period of time.With the guidance of the SLIOP lecturers you will master the complex software in a matter of days.
SriLanka Institute of Printing, the pioneer professional body committed to the advancement of knowledge, skills and expertise in the Graphic Arts industry is totally dedicated to serve the Printing &Digital Arts Industry in Sri Lanka.
The Institute was established by Act of Parliament in 1984 is functioning under the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training to serve the Printing and Digital Arts Community in Sri lanka. It is an organization devoted to the furtherance of scientific and technical education and meeting the ever widening need for knowledge and skills in the Printing &Digital Arts industry. Its special task is to assist the industry meet the demands of modernization in the context of the country’s socioeconomic progress.
The Institute is reformulating and restructuring its programmes on continuous basis in par with the new technological developments in the global Graphic Arts Industry.
The SLIOP, with over three decades of experience in running a training institute relating to all the prime aspects of the print &digital industry, is considered the leading academy specialized in this field of activity. Apart from its comprehensive and wellstructured training programmes the institute provides an insight into all the relevant facets of the industry backed by a well-equipped computer unit and machinery for gaining skills and technical know-how by their proper use. However, it’s experienced and professionally qualified panel of demonstrators, instructors and lecturers, who continuously guide the trainees with their updated expertise, are perhaps it’s most important and noteworthy strength.
The success stories of those who have already passed out from the Institute, the keenness and enthusiasm of the current trainees, and the demand to secure slots in the forthcoming technical training programme are, for certain, the real yardstick for measuring the effectiveness of the Institute.
At the time of its inauguration, the institute was considered an important tool in the development of professional skills in Digital Arts, both in the technical and management sphere, so necessary to carry the industry up to international levels of acceptance.
Sri Lanka Institute of Printing has developed training modules in different fields of study and expertise, leading up to a recognized Advanced Diplomas in Printing and Visual Communication Technology and Management.
SLIOP Advanced Diploma is a joint collaboration with the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka which has recognized its Advanced Diploma as a pre requisite to enter the MBA programme of the same University. Some of the SLIOP Diploma students are currently following the MBA programme conducted not only by the University of Colombo but also by other Sri Lankan and International Universities as well.
In imparting the required knowledge and skills, the Institute is fortunate to be able to obtain the services of a number of professionals in the industry and allied fields. There direct involvement in the formulation of study courses and syllabuses, the preparation of course materials and in conducting of teaching sessions has provided the much-desired stature and standards to the varied activities of the Institute.
The Institute also possesses a library with an unparalleled collection of books and publications on the Management,Printing and Digital Arts Industry. This gives the needed depth to the inputs provided in the theory and practical sessions. The institute has introduced many new study programme during the past few years in Graphics and Multi Media related technologies enabling the new comers to master the skills before they take up employment in the industry. SLIOP courses have been designed as per the industry standards and job requirements.
Currently SLIOP offers NVQ qualification to the Offset Printing Machine Operator Course and Graphic Designer Course which are in high demand in the industry.
Sri Lanka Institute of Printing is located at the Government Printing Department No. 118, Dr. Danister de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 8 and can be contacted on 0112686162 or 0112679791 or through emailing to sliopdir@sltnet.lk or by visiting its Web site: www.sliop.edu.lk