Students that elect to study multimedia will acquire life drawing skills and software rendering techniques for the development of cartoon characters and animated background.

Apart from honing visual conceptualisation expertise to create 2D and 3D animation for the various multimedia platforms – including internet, digital, television and movies – the curriculum also equips the students with ideas generation abilities for the development of stories.

Students will also get heightened exposure through cross training opportunities, such as to participate in the production of animated short films, collectively or individually.

Download the course outline here.

Duration:

The programme in Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (Multimedia) is of 2 years duration. For those with exemptions granted, course duration may be shorter.

Assessment & Examination:

Assessment and examination are mainly project and assignment based, students are required to do a formal presentation at the end of each unit as a form of assessment in FMDS. Several preliminary presentations may occur as peer-to-peer assessment sessions, where projects are mounted for constructive comments and critique. Work progress is constantly monitored for consistency of output in terms of sketch ideas, comprehensive colour visuals and in font selection or creation. If a student’s attendance fail to meet the minimum requirements stipulated by the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore (ICA) [75% for Local Students / 90% for Student Pass (STP) Holders] without being able to produce a valid and acceptable reason, the student may be debarred from assessment.

Mode of Delivery

Lessons are delivered through lectures, discussions, group and/or individual project work, tutorials, software skills and assignments that are integrated into our advanced diploma programmes.

Lecturer-Student Ratio

Class size will be kept at 1 lecturer to maximum 25 students (1:25). It is our intention to keep a close supervision on students' progress and to provide attentive consultation whenever possible.

Students will gain broad-based knowledge on a variety of design communications disciplines, including advertising, branding, visual identity, packaging and design management. The incorporation of design management modules into the curriculum arms the students with an acute understanding of management thinking and deployment of business strategies in the competitive marketplace.

Overall, this programme develops students' conceptual and ideas generation abilities to produce innovative and effective communication solutions/products through print and/or online mediums.

Download the course outline here.

Duration:

The programme in Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (Graphic Design) is of 2 years duration. For those with exemptions granted, course duration may be shorter.

Assessment & Examination: 

Assessment and examination are mainly project and assignment based, students are required to do a formal presentation at the end of each unit as a form of assessment in FMDS. Several preliminary presentations may occur as peer-to-peer assessment sessions, where projects are mounted for constructive comments and critique. Work progress is constantly monitored for consistency of output in terms of sketch ideas, comprehensive colour visuals and in font selection or creation. If a student’s attendance fail to meet the minimum requirements stipulated by the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore (ICA) [75% for Local Students / 90% for Student Pass (STP) Holders] without being able to produce a valid and acceptable reason, the student may be debarred from assessment.

Mode of Delivery

Lessons are delivered through lectures, discussions, group and/or individual project work, tutorials, software skills and assignments that are integrated into our advanced diploma programmes.

Lecturer-Student Ratio

Class size will be kept at 1 lecturer to maximum 25 students (1:25). It is our intention to keep a close supervision on students' progress and to provide attentive consultation whenever possible.

The programme cultivates students' innate creativity through sharpening their design knowledge, drawing proficiency and technical know-how. In preparing the students for their foray into the world of fashion, they will be taught to research, experiment, discover and innovate through a series of diverse subjects – sewing, pattern-making and draping.

This programme also includes a merchandising module to enrich the student's understanding of buyers' behaviour and operational issues in a dynamic retail environment.

Fashion Design students will gain first hand experience in the retail and fashion trade, by interning with our industry partner, Blum & Co, and other industry partners as assistants in the creative studios and styling departments.

Download the course outline here.

Duration:

The programme in Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design & Merchandising is of 2 years duration. For those with exemptions granted, course duration may be shorter.

Assessment & Examination:

Assessment and examination are mainly project and assignment based, students are required to do a formal presentation at the end of each unit as a form of assessment in FMDS. Several preliminary presentations may occur as peer-to-peer assessment sessions, where projects are mounted for constructive comments and critique. Work progress is constantly monitored for consistency of output in terms of sketch ideas, comprehensive colour visuals and in font selection or creation. If a student’s attendance fail to meet the minimum requirements stipulated by the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore (ICA) [75% for Local Students / 90% for Student Pass (STP) Holders] without being able to produce a valid and acceptable reason, the student may be debarred from assessment.

Mode of Delivery

Lessons are delivered through lectures, discussions, group and/or individual project work, tutorials, software skills and assignments that are integrated into our advanced diploma programmes.

Lecturer-Student Ratio

Class size will be kept at 1 lecturer to maximum 25 students (1:25). It is our intention to keep a close supervision on students' progress and to provide attentive consultation whenever possible.

The programme cultivates students' innate creativity through sharpening their design knowledge, drawing proficiency and technical know-how. In preparing the students for their foray into the world of fashion, they will be taught to research, experiment, discover and innovate through a series of diverse subjects – sewing, pattern-making and draping.

This programme also includes a merchandising module to enrich the student's understanding of buyers' behaviour and operational issues in a dynamic retail environment.

Fashion Design students will gain first hand experience in the retail and fashion trade, by interning with our industry partner, Blum & Co, and other industry partners as assistants in the creative studios and styling departments.

Download the course outline here.

Duration:

The programme in Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design & Merchandising is of 2 years duration. For those with exemptions granted, course duration may be shorter.

Assessment & Examination:

Assessment and examination are mainly project and assignment based, students are required to do a formal presentation at the end of each unit as a form of assessment in FMDS. Several preliminary presentations may occur as peer-to-peer assessment sessions, where projects are mounted for constructive comments and critique. Work progress is constantly monitored for consistency of output in terms of sketch ideas, comprehensive colour visuals and in font selection or creation. If a student’s attendance fail to meet the minimum requirements stipulated by the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore (ICA) [75% for Local Students / 90% for Student Pass (STP) Holders] without being able to produce a valid and acceptable reason, the student may be debarred from assessment.

Mode of Delivery

Lessons are delivered through lectures, discussions, group and/or individual project work, tutorials, software skills and assignments that are integrated into our diploma programmes.

Lecturer-Student Ratio

Class size will be kept at 1 lecturer to maximum 25 students (1:25). It is our intention to keep a close supervision on students' progress and to provide attentive consultation whenever possible.

The programme cultivates students' innate creativity through sharpening their design knowledge, drawing proficiency and technical know-how. In preparing the students for their foray into the world of fashion, they will be taught to research, experiment, discover and innovate through a series of diverse subjects – sewing, pattern-making and draping.

Download the course outline here.

Duration:

The programme in Diploma in Fashion Design is of 18 months duration. For those with exemptions granted, course duration may be shorter.

Assessment & Examination:

Assessment and examination are mainly project and assignment based, students are required to do a formal presentation at the end of each unit as a form of assessment in FMDS. Several preliminary presentations may occur as peer-to-peer assessment sessions, where projects are mounted for constructive comments and critique. Work progress is constantly monitored for consistency of output in terms of sketch ideas, comprehensive colour visuals and in font selection or creation. If a student’s attendance fail to meet the minimum requirements stipulated by the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore (ICA) [75% for Local Students / 90% for Student Pass (STP) Holders] without being able to produce a valid and acceptable reason, the student may be debarred from assessment.

Mode of Delivery

Lessons are delivered through lectures, discussions, group and/or individual project work, tutorials, software skills and assignments that are integrated into our diploma programmes.

Lecturer-Student Ratio

Class size will be kept at 1 lecturer to maximum 25 students (1:25). It is our intention to keep a close supervision on students' progress and to provide attentive consultation whenever possible.

Students will gain broad-based knowledge on a variety of design communications disciplines, including advertising, branding, visual identity and packaging.

Overall, this programme develops students' conceptual and ideas generation abilities to produce innovative and effective communication solutions/products through print and/or online mediums.

Download the course outline here.

Duration:

The programme in Diploma in Visual Communication (Graphic Design) is of 18 months duration. For those with exemptions granted, course duration may be shorter.

Assessment & Examination:

Assessment and examination are mainly project and assignment based, students are required to do a formal presentation at the end of each unit as a form of assessment in FMDS. Several preliminary presentations may occur as peer-to-peer assessment sessions, where projects are mounted for constructive comments and critique. Work progress is constantly monitored for consistency of output in terms of sketch ideas, comprehensive colour visuals and in font selection or creation. If a student’s attendance fail to meet the minimum requirements stipulated by the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore (ICA) [75% for Local Students / 90% for Student Pass (STP) Holders] without being able to produce a valid and acceptable reason, the student may be debarred from assessment.

Mode of Delivery

Lessons are delivered through lectures, discussions, group and/or individual project work, tutorials, software skills and assignments that are integrated into our diploma programmes.

Lecturer-Student Ratio

Class size will be kept at 1 lecturer to maximum 25 students (1:25). It is our intention to keep a close supervision on students' progress and to provide attentive consultation whenever possible.

Students that elect to study multimedia will acquire life drawing skills and software rendering techniques for the development of cartoon characters and animated background.

Apart from honing visual conceptualisation expertise to create 2D and 3D animation for the various multimedia platforms – including internet, digital, television and movies – the curriculum also equips the students with ideas generation abilities for the development of stories.

Students will also get heightened exposure through cross training opportunities, such as to participate in the production of animated short films, collectively or individually.

Download the course outline here.

Duration:

The programme in Diploma in Visual Communication (Multimedia) is of 18 months duration. For those with exemptions granted, course duration may be shorter.

Assessment & Examination:

Assessment and examination are mainly project and assignment based, students are required to do a formal presentation at the end of each unit as a form of assessment in FMDS. Several preliminary presentations may occur as peer-to-peer assessment sessions, where projects are mounted for constructive comments and critique. Work progress is constantly monitored for consistency of output in terms of sketch ideas, comprehensive colour visuals and in font selection or creation. If a student’s attendance fail to meet the minimum requirements stipulated by the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority of Singapore (ICA) [75% for Local Students / 90% for Student Pass (STP) Holders] without being able to produce a valid and acceptable reason, the student may be debarred from assessment.

Mode of Delivery

Lessons are delivered through lectures, discussions, group and/or individual project work, tutorials, software skills and assignments that are integrated into our diploma programmes.

Lecturer-Student Ratio

Class size will be kept at 1 lecturer to maximum 25 students (1:25). It is our intention to keep a close supervision on students' progress and to provide attentive consultation whenever possible.