Diploma in Design (Visual Communication)

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Diploma in Design (Visual Communication)

Overview

Course Date:
21 Apr 2025 to 30 Sep 2027
Registration Period:
01 Dec 2024 to 02 Mar 2025
Duration/Frequency:
4 evenings per week, 6.30pm-8.30pm/9.30pm (MC1), 4 evenings per week, 6.30pm-8.30pm/10.30pm (MC2,4), 3 evenings per week, 6.30pm-8.30pm/10.30pm (MC5)
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified when there is a new run.

Class schedule:
2 - 3 evenings per week
6.30pm - 9.30pm

Course Duration:
900 hours (2.5 years)

Please refer to Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: David Tan
Email: David_Tan_Yang_Tow@sp.edu.sg
For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Course Objective

SP's Media, Arts & Design School is pleased to introduce our new Diploma in Design (Visual Communication). This diploma, comprising of 5 Modular Certificate (MC) courses, will provide pathways for those working or intending to work in Brand Design, Packaging Design, Web Design, and Advertising.

Participants are required to bring computer notebooks when attending lessons, as you may need it to access its e-learning materials, writing reports, etc.

This course's main objective is equipping students with the concepts and practice of Design as a communication language, and creative ideation to establish an innovative experience with integrating various contemporary and new media, as well as emphasis on sensorial media channels in Communication Design.

Course Outline

As mentioned above, there are 5 MC courses conducted over five semesters, within 2.5 academic years. Classes will be a combination of online learning and classes conducted in two to three evenings per week for 15 weeks, each semester. This will culminate to 900 curriculum hours, over 5 semesters

Each MC will consist of a few modules and the details are as follows:

MC 1 Certificate in Design Foundation
Module 1 – Principles of Design
Module 2 – Design History
Module 3 – Basic Drawing

MC 2 Certificate in Visual Design
Module 1 – Graphic Communication
Module 2 – Video Production

MC 3 Certificate in Brand Design
Module 1 – Brand Experience
Module 2 – Brand Communication

MC 4 Certificate in Web & Motion Design
Module 1 – Web Design
Module 2 – Motion Design

MC 5 Certificate in Communication Design
Module 1 – Communication Design
Module 2 – Portfolio Design

The synopsis of the modules can be found here.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply:

a) The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience-

English Language Grade 1 – 6
Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) Grade 1 – 7
Any One other subject excluding CCA Grade 1 – 6

b) Nitec with GPA >= 3.5

OR
c) Nitec with GPA >= 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR
d) Nitec in Technology/Services with GPA >= 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR
e) Higher Nitec with GPA >=2.0

OR
f) Higher Nitec with GPA >=1.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR
g) Higher Nitec in Technology/Services with GPA >=2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR
h) Relevant Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Advanced Certificate (or higher) with at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy Statement of Attainment (SOA) & Workplace Numeracy SOA

OR
i) Applicant with none of the qualifications listed above but at least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants, not meeting the entry requirements, may be considered for admission based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Shortlisted applicants may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of the modules in each semester, the participant will be awarded one MC respectively.

Upon successfully acquiring the five MCs, the participant will be conferred a Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.

Suitable for

This course is tailored for current practitioners in the Communication Design industry, wishing to upgrade their qualifications, as well as deepen their skills. Others, acquiring Communication Design knowledge and skills, are also welcome to prepare themselves for a career in Communication Design and attain professional qualifications in the future