Undergraduate Application Process

UNDERGRADUATE

APPLICATION PROCESS

SIT administers the admissions process as follows:

•Applicants will submit an online application via the SIT Application Portal at: singaporetech.edu.sg • Application fee payment of S$18 can be made via online payment or by NETS at the SIT Student Services

Centre at SIT@Dover and the respective SIT@Poly buildings.

•SIT Admissions will review all applications, and only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview assessment.

•Applicants will be notified of their application status through the SIT Application Portal and via email.

•Successful applicants will accept offers by the Joint Acceptance Deadline and will receive a prematriculation package via email.

•Successful applicants will need to complete the pre-matriculation procedure by a stipulated deadline.

APPLYING TO DIGIPEN (SINGAPORE)

To apply for one of the undergraduate programs, you must fill out Singapore Institute of Technology’s online application at: admission.singaporetech.edu.sg The application process can vary depending on your degree program, so be sure to check our website for the full list of requirements — including portfolio submissions for the BFA in Digital Art and Animation program.

UNDERGRADUATE

APPLICATION TIMELINE

HOW TO APPLY

So you’re interested in pursuing your education at DigiPen (Singapore), and you’re ready to apply. In order to start your application, you need to decide on which degree program you plan to enter. The application process can vary depending on your degree program, as well as a few other factors.

STEP1 STEP 2 3 4 5 STEP STEP STEP

APPLICATION

Jan – Mar

Apply online through SIT’s application portal. For the BFA in Digital Art and Animation program, you have to submit an art portfolio. Feb – May If you are shortlisted, you will be assessed through interviews. April – May Check your admissions application outcome. If you are successful, accept our o er before the joint acceptance deadline. June

When you have accepted the o er, you will receive a pre-matriculation package from SIT. Sept You are ready to kick-start your undergraduate journey with us!

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REQUIREMENTS

BS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE IN REALTIME INTERACTIVE SIMULATION BS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA AND GAME DEVELOPMENT BENG IN MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS

POLYTECHNIC Completed a full-time diploma from one of the following polytechnics: Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic.

Obtained passes in at least two H2 subjects and offered either General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) in the same sitting while satisfying the Mother Tongue (MTL) requirements. A pass in one of the following H2 subjects (Mathematics or Physics or Computing); or a pass in H1 Mathematics.

Obtained a minimum grade five in at least two Higher Level (HL) and one Standard Level (SL) subjects and the IB Diploma while satisfying the Mother Tongue (MTL) requirements. A pass in one of the following HL subjects (Mathematics or Physics or Computing); or a pass in SL Mathematics.

Obtained the NUS High School Diploma while satisfying the Mother Tongue (MTL) requirements.

Each applicant will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Completed at least 12 years of formal education deemed as acceptable, equivalent qualifications to be considered for admission.

GCE A LEVEL

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

NUS HIGH SCHOOL

OTHER INSTITUTIONS

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

BA IN USER EXPERIENCE AND GAME DESIGN BFA IN DIGITAL ART AND ANIMATION

POLYTECHNIC Completed a full-time diploma from one of the following polytechnics: Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic.

Obtained passes in at least two H2 subjects and offered either General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) in the same sitting while satisfying the Mother Tongue (MTL) requirements.

Obtained a minimum grade five in at least two Higher Level (HL) and one Standard Level (SL) subjects and the IB Diploma while satisfying the Mother Tongue (MTL) requirements.

Obtained the NUS High School Diploma while satisfying the Mother Tongue (MTL) requirements.

Each applicant will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Diploma from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and LASALLE College of the Arts may be considered for admission to the BFA in Digital Art and Animation program.

Completed at least 12 years of formal education deemed as acceptable, equivalent qualifications to be considered for admission.

GCE A LEVEL

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

NUS HIGH SCHOOL

OTHER INSTITUTIONS

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Applicants must complete a personal statement essay within SIT’s online application portal (maximum 300 words). This section is required for ALL undergraduate applicants regardless of the program to which they are applying. Answers must be drafted and prepared before beginning the online application. The personal statement is an important part of the application for admission. What you write will help us find out information about you that is not apparent from your application or transcripts. Please see the section below for the requirements and recommendations about completing this important component of the application.

Please address all of the following in your personal statement essay: • What are your reasons for applying to DigiPen (Singapore)? • Describe an experience where you had an exceptional achievement, and describe how that experience impacted your academic and/or work life. Explain how this affected your choice for field of study and degree program, and how this will help to attain your goal(s) in life. • What are your plan(s) upon graduation?

Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure — along with the correct use of punctuation, capitalization, quotation marks, etc. — are all considered, so proofread your essay carefully.

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL ESSAY

You may also submit an optional essay to explain any unusual circumstances or situations that you think may have an impact on your application.

SUBMISSION

Applicants must submit their personal statement via SIT’s online application portal. Answers must be drafted and prepared before beginning the online application.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

BFA IN DIGITAL ART AND ANIMATION – Art Portfolio

Applicants to the BFA in Digital Art and Animation program are required to submit an art portfolio that showcases the applicant’s best and most recent work. This portfolio must contain between 10-15 samples of artwork created by the applicant.

THE PORTFOLIO SHOULD INCLUDE:

Prescribed Drawings from Direct Observation

Using graphite pencil or charcoal and on quality art paper, the applicant should draw the following four Prescribed Drawings from real life (not from images or photographs): • Pair of shoes • Same pair of shoes as above but from a different perspective (e.g. shoes drawn from the back) or a different orientation (e.g. shoes turned upside down) • Interior space, such as a kitchen or bedroom • Self portrait

On the corner of the page for each of these drawings, please write the date created and length of time spent on the drawing. The primary objective of these four Prescribed Drawings is for the applicant to demonstrate foundational drawing skills. The applicant should focus on drawing realistically and accurately, and should NOT apply any artistic style (e.g. cartooning) to these four Prescribed Drawings.

Miscellaneous Art Samples The remaining 6-11 pieces should demonstrate an applicant’s current range, skill, and process. These personal works may include animations, figure/animal studies, color studies, original character designs, architectural renderings, landscape studies, sculptures, and paintings. The submitted work should not contain illustrations copied directly from manga, animé, animations, paintings, or photographs (cited master copies are acceptable).

Please note: All the artworks submitted should be less than two years old, and the images should be in focus and properly oriented for the subject.