NYP's Fresh Take on National Day Celebrations 2025

We're especially excited to extend our creative works into new and innovative territories.

Published on 29 Aug 2025
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For the first time, Singapore's bustling Orchard Road got a creative boost from talents at our School of Design & Media. At The Heeren, 22 students from Diploma in Communications & Motion Design stopped pedestrians in their tracks with their eye-catching 3D anamorphic creations. 

Animation sequence in two halfs: The Merlion looking at various Instagram post screengrabs, and the merlion enjoying chilli crab and satay with a boy and a woman.

An extract from the full animation created by students from the Diploma in Communications & Motion Design.

Meanwhile, along Rochor Road, Ten Square's unique three-sided LED display became a canvas for seven students from our Specialist Diploma in Digital Media Production!

Screenshots of motion graphics on display, including a gachapon, a cherry, and a helicopter against the Singapore Marina Bay Skylines.

Some of the motion art on public display. From left to right, by Xin Yi, Iris, and NYP staff Koh Cher Yap.

"I chose a gachapon machine because of Ten Square's location and audience," shares Lee Xin Yi, one of the creators behind the displays. "The gachapon is fun, nostalgic, and eye-catching, which works for all ages. Plus, the balls were perfect for creating the depth illusion where they pop out of the screen." 

For Iris Helena, balancing work and studies made the project especially meaningful. "It's such a rewarding feeling to walk past the area and see our hard work on display," she reflects.

Fun fact: Xin Yi and Iris were NYP students from the Diploma in Motion Graphics Design (Class of 2024). They decided to skill up through continuous learning at their alma mater!

Beyond that, we also conducted a three-day workshop for 40 National Servicemen (NSmen) involved in NDP's multimedia production. This new initiative equipped them with essential video production and editing skills needed for their roles in the national celebration.

Group photo of NYP staff with Singapore National Servicemen who participated in the multimedia production for Singapore's National Day Parade.

Group photo of Singapore NSmen with SDM staff for basic media training

And there's more to that – 30 of our own Diploma in Communication & Motion Design students made history at Singapore's biggest show. They created a 12-minute visual performance celebrating the Singapore Spirit at the National Day Parade (NDP) Show 2025! 

 

The months of working with the NDP Multimedia Show Committee, managing tight timelines and a large-scale live event, all paid off. The NDP Show's Creative Director, acclaimed Singaporean filmmaker Mr Boo Junfeng, and Chairman Colonel Edwin Chua both extended their heartfelt appreciation to our staff and students for their dedicated effort, creativity, and high-quality work.

 

 

CMD learners’ visuals on display during the NDP 2025 multimedia show at the Padang.

Our students' visuals on display during the NDP 2025 multimedia show at the Padang.

Selected frames from the screen content developed by CMD learners for NDP 2025 Act 1.

Selected frames from the screen content developed by our students for NDP 2025 Act 1.

Design and Media students and lecturers with Boo Junfeng and Edwin Chua.

Chairman of the NDP Show 2025, COL Edwin Chua (first row, 2nd from right) and Creative Director Boo Junfeng (first row, 3rd from right) with Design and Media students and lecturers.

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