SCHOOL OF DESIGN

Description

The Diploma in Design is a 16 months (4 trimesters) full-time programme that prepares students for a design career by nurturing their creativity and critical thinking skills. It covers various specialisms in design such as illustration, graphic design, games art, and spatial design, enabling students to explore and discover areas of interest. 

The course provides a blend of theoretical and practical work, including live projects, fieldwork, and seminars to develop a broad understanding of design and build a portfolio of design projects. Students are taught through a variety of methods, including lectures, studio-based practice, and visits to cultural organizations. The programme fosters critical engagement with design’s historical, socio-political, technological, environmental, ethical, and emotional dimensions, equipping students with practical skills and principles of design. 

Upon graduation, students will have a deep understanding of design in the local and global context and will be ready to pursue a design career or other alternative pathways in the art and design sector emphasizing technical skills, craftsmanship, and creative-making.

Level award

Diploma

Career Pathways

Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to progress to the Advanced Diploma Level

Career Opportunities

• Art Director Graphic Designer
• Interior Designer
• Industrial Designer
• Digital Media
• Production Designer (theatre, film, TV)
• User Experience Designer
• Editorial Designer
• Event Planner, Exhibition Designer
• Project Coordinator
• Stylist/Visual Merchandiser
• Scenography Design
• Service Designer
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Interaction Designer
• Digital Content Producer

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Minimum age: 17 years old
• Minimum of two ‘O’ Level subject passes (not including English Language) or their equivalent; AND
• The student will need to submit a statement of purpose and creative portfolio and pass an interview.
• Other qualifications which will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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Minimum Language proficiency requirements

Language Proficiency Requirements

Statement of Purpose (500–800 WORDS)

The student will need to describe their interest, involvement and experience in design and/or the visual arts. Design experience can include work done with arts organizations, galleries or events such as film, performance, festivals, exhibitions. These can also be events you attended or projects that you worked on.

Creative Portfolio

The student will also need to submit a portfolio – a collection of work that showcases their skills, personality and creative potential. This should include what they have learnt and created so far to what they plan to do next. Visual materials can include (but are not limited to) drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, film, sketches, video art, sculpture, ceramics.

Interview

The student will need to participate in an aptitude test and dialogue in relation to the submitted statement of purpose and creative portfolio – What are your motivations for choosing this course? Share your interest, influence and aspiration. What do you hope to achieve in this programme? You should also share how this programme might prepare you for your future career path.

Course Structure

• Critical and Contextual Studies
• Studio Practice Presentation
• Communication and Research
• Industry and Career

Teacher – student Ratio

• Tutorial 1:25
  
• Lectural 1:80

Graduation Requirements:

• Attendance requirement
• Module Grade: minimum 50% for each module.

Duration

16 Months – 4 Trimesters (full-time)
Academic Calendar

Fees

Total Tuition Fees: SGD$32,600 (subjected to 9% GST)
excluding non-tuition fees and miscellaneous fees
 – Payable over 2 installments

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