The Path to Success (for talented individuals like you)
Table of Content Content
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Raffles Network of Colleges
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Why Raffles
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Course Guide
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Academic Level Advancement 07
(from left to right) Shou Yizhen, Fashion Marketing & Management; Zhong Haowen, Fashion Design Student (2012); Annie Qi, Jewellery Design Student (2012); Ji Bingchen, Interior Design Student (2012)
Wise Advice
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Programmes
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Awesome Artworks
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Our Colleges
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Our Students’ Wins
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Some of Our Lecturers...
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Centre of Professional Development
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International Admissions Office
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Raffles Network of Colleges About Raffles Education Corporation
RafflesEducationCorp ranks as one
Raffles Education Corporation
of the Top 200 Asia-Pacific
Limited (“RafflesEducationCorp”) is
companies on the Forbes Asia’s
the largest private education group
“Best under a Billion” list for three
in Asia-Pacific.
consecutive years from 2006 to
Since establishing our first design
2008.
college in Singapore in 1990, we have grown to operate 3 universities and 33 colleges across 13 countries in the Asia-Pacific region: Singapore, Cambodia, Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Mongolia, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China and New Zealand. From the beginnings of RafflesEducationCorp, more than 32,000 students enrolled in RafflesEducationCorp’s tertiary programs. They benefitted from a quality education that provides a well-rounded, hands-on learning experience that prepares students for future careers. Headquartered in Singapore, Raffles Education Corp employs over 2,900 academic and administrative staff, and is listed on the Main board of the Singapore Exchange.
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Raffles International Admissions Office (IAO) Raffles International Admissions Office (IAO) is an integral part of Raffles Education Corporation. We have a network of 36 IAO offices in 13 countries, managed by dedicated education consultants and managers to provide professional consultation and career advice to prospective students. Through Raffles IAO, you can be assured that every stage of your admissions process will be carefully guided.
8 Reasons Why We ROCK! Bachelor's degree in 3 years*
Networking opportunities
Gain an internationally recognised
Meet industry professionals, be
degree in 3 years with high school
guided by professional international
certifications. (Please check with us
lecturers, win awards in
for colleges offering accelerated
competitions, and engage in
programmes.)
educational field-trips.
Exclusive learning experience
Industry Projects and
With small class sizes, lecturers can
Internships
give you personalised, detailed and
Enhance your employability by
constructive advice.
gaining real work experience – and get paid too!
Practice-based learning Learn how to bring your design
International culture
ideas to life!
Make friends with classmates from around the world.
No portfolio required for admission**
Choose multiple study
Start learning from the basics. By
destinations
graduation, you will have a great
Study in Australia, Singapore, New
design portfolio that can be used to
Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, etc
make future employers hire you.
for a multi-national education.
* Except for selected courses in RUI **Except for Australia and New Zealand. Students applying for top-up degree courses and/or exemptions will require a portfolio
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Course Guide Certificates
Auckland
page/programmes 12 /Fashion
Design
14 /Product
Design
16 /Transportation 18 /Interior
Specialist Diploma
Bangalore
Bangkok
Advanced Diploma
Colombo
Bachelor’s Degree
Dhaka
Guangzhou
Master’s Degree
Hong Kong
Jakarta
Johor Bahru (Iskandar)
Kuala Lumpur
Manila
Mumbai
New Delhi
Phnom Penh
Shanghai
Shanghai (Donghua University)
Singapore
Surabaya
Sydney
Ulaanbaatar
Design
Design
20 /Jewellery 22 /Graphic
Design
Design
24 /Multimedia
Design
26 /Animation 28 /Games
Design
30 /Photography 32 /Management 33 /Marketing 34 /Finance 35 /Accountancy 36 /Hospitality 37 /Tourism 38 /Retail
Management
39 /Design
Management
40 /Fashion 41 /Fashion
Marketing Communication & Journalism
/International Business /Economics in International Trade /Business Administration 46 /MBA 42 /Early
Childhood Education
43 /Applied 44 /Cloud
Psychology
Computing & IT Security
47 /Education
*These programmes at RUI are pending approval from MOHE
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Academic Level Advancement (China Only)
Master’s Degree
Master’s Degree
MBA
+ Working experience
Bachelor’s Degree Associate Degree
2nd Year Exit Point (Advanced Diploma/
+ 2 years working experience
Associate Degree)
Foundation Course
High School
Note: Please refer to “Our Colleges” section for entry requirements.
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3 Pros & Cons About Studying Abroad So you just finished high school, you’ve got your cert and you’re only too happy to finally savor some freedom. For those who want an exciting tertiary education, studying abroad will give you the maximum amount of new experiences that cannot be achieved through local education. Perhaps you have a few countries in mind - like dynamic Australia, scenic New Zealand or even vibrant Asia. Whether you plan to head to further your studies in the cool Pacific or exotic Asia, it will be a very good idea never to underestimate foreign terrain.
Make new friends, learn new languages.
Ready to jet? Here’s the good news AND bad news to look out for before you start travelling:
Thorough prior planning and research through blogs, reviews and forums will pay off when you start your life in another country.
2) Maintaining a Social Life The Good News: Studying abroad gives you the advantage of making new friends from overseas. It might be daunting as it seems like you’re starting your social life all over again, but school would give you the perfect chance to mingle with like-minded people
1) Living Away from Home
The Bad News:
who can teach you their native
The Good News:
Nobody likes the hassles of
languages.
You’ll get to immerse yourself in
managing personal finances
3) Job Hunting
The Bad News:
of studying overseas, rev up
a whole, new culture and live the
like paying bills and figuring out
The Bad News:
The Good News:
Although getting an extra income
your search engines, source for
way locals do. Not to mention,
where’s the best place to live. Not
While you’re over in another
If you’re studying in a country
is tempting, it can distract you from
information and attend education
your spare time and weekends will
knowing the place well can leave
country juggling classes, projects
you’ve always wanted to work
your studies. Make sure you’re able
fairs to know your options.
allow you to have fun in a relaxing
you in for some nasty surprises - like
and friends, it gets easy to neglect
in, good for you! Your time in the
to cope with the additional stress
manner that most jam-packed tourist
discovering that the lodging you
your folks at home. Don’t be a
country while pursuing the degree
before you start sending out job
itineraries can hardly achieve.
paid a full year’s rent for happens
stranger! Call and email your family
will allow you to send out résumés
applications.
Chances are that you’ll also meet
to be in an unsavory part of town.
and friends back in your hometown
and attend interviews. Don’t
local friends who can bring you
Thorough prior planning and
once in awhile. You don’t want
be afraid to take up internships
Studying abroad may have its
around and explore the country
research through blogs, reviews
to return home feeling awkward
and freelance work to enhance
ups and downs, but for most,
with.
and forums will pay off when you
with people waiting for a good
your portfolio if you’re feeling
it’s definitely an unforgettable
start your life in another country.
explanation for your long silence.
unprepared.
experience. So if you’re thinking
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Don’t be afraid to take up internships!
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4 Steps
of dollars every year, worldwide. Some might think that the fashion industry is exclusive and hard to break into. But try to get to know
to the Right Fashion Design School for You
your opportunities better before giving into the temptation of settling with a mundane career. Step 2: Find out Your Dream Job’s Responsibilities Having an ambition is great, but if you want to turn it into reality, you’ve got to be realistic. Fashion may be a creative field, but employers tend to prefer and respect job candidates who know their responsibilities. To find out your future job description, simply search for your job in a career search engine and you’ll see a list of hiring companies. Click on the more reputable-looking ads and collate what they have in common.
for schools that are accredited by
on schooling in elegant/romantic
the country’s education ministry
France which produced top notch
Normally, employers would expect
- it will at least ensure that your
designers like Issey Miyake,
a fashion designer to have:
certificate is recognized in your
Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent.
• Proficiency in software like Adobe
country. Look out for their track
But if you are up for exotic fashion
Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand
record, find out how their graduates
and culture, the Asia Pacific could
and CorelDRAW
are faring in the fashion industry.
be an ideal option with at least half
• A portfolio
Right after taking the major step
Here’s a guide to find out what
These are a few career paths that
of deciding to study Fashion, the
you’ll need to look out for in a
you can learn about in Fashion
next big question is: WHERE?
Fashion school:
Design school: • Costume Designer/ Coordinator
There are many design schools available, each with their pros and
Step 1: Decide on your Dream Job!
cons. You might be considering one
First up, it’s important to know
with better facilities, or one which
which career direction you like to
produces famous couturiers, you
adopt. The earlier you figure out
• Pattern maker
might even be thinking about the
what you want to do, the more
• Fashion Illustrator
total amount you will be spending
time you will have to fine-tune and
• Fashion Merchandiser/ Buyer
for your education - right down to
develop skills in your choice of
• Fashion Stylist
your transport fees. So how exactly
expertise.
The fashion industry is enormous
do we figure out which option’s the best?
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(for Television, Film or Theatre) • Fashion Designer/ Assistant
designer
and is worth hundreds of billions
the world’s population here.
• A keen eye for fashion
Step 4: Select your Country of
Knowing what you will need to
Choice
Verdict
If you have got extra cash to spend,
A school is ultimately a place for
have a good idea of how you
you to study, develop your portfolio
are going to repay your student
and contacts that will help you
brochures.
loan, or if you have got yourself
in your future career. Choosing
a scholarship, consider studying
a school is like shopping for stuff
Step 3: Look for a Reputable School
overseas. Choosing to study locally
- you can get branded stuff with
or overseas depends on what
lots of quality and recognition that
you want out of your educational
makes you feel good, or you can
experience, the price of living in the
settle with a school that suits your
country, how accessible it is and
needs and gets you where you
It can even hinder your chances of
how much you are willing to travel.
want to be.
getting a job in Fashion. Look out
Hardcore fashionistas may insist
learn for career purposes will allow you to understand what you see in module guides from school
You can spend thousands on a certificate, but if it’s not recognized, it will be hard or in some cases, impossible to advance your studies.
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Fashion Design Course Overview There is more to fashion design than just tailoring. You will have to understand the reasons why people like the clothes they wear, and why some clothes are suitable for certain events but not others. In this course, you will learn fashion theory as well as pick up hands-on skills. For example, selecting the right fabrics, using software from Gerber Technology to design dress patterns, and learning about different machine stitches like straight stitches for seaming and zigzag stitches for button holes. You will learn how to use your knowledge of garment composition to create your own fashion masterpieces. When you are done, you will be Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
ready to design gorgeous creations for ready-to-wear, couture pieces, and many more. Career Opportunities Costume Designer/Coordinator (for TV, Film, or Theatre), Fashion Show Coordinator, Fashion Photography Coordinator, Fashion Consultant, Fashion Designer/Assistant Designer , Fashion Stylist, Fashion Entrepreneur, Pattern Designer, Fashion Forecaster, Pattern Maker, Fashion Illustrator, Production Supervisor, Fashion Merchandiser/Buyer, Quality Controller Areas of Study • • • • •
I am now managing my own label CRYSTAL TSOI and based myself in Sydney, working closely with the industry. I am proud to say that I am a graduate from Raffles College of Design and Commerce. I would not have been where I am without the support and nourishment from Raffles. Crystal Tsoi (2012) Hong Kong
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Colour Theory for Fashion Garment & Composition Textiles History of Costume Contemporary Fashion, Styles & Trends Fashion Marketing & Merchandising Digital Designing for Fashion Fashion Drawing Fashion Draping Sewing Applications Women’s Wear Drafting Men’s Wear Fashion Sketching Design Research & Development Drafting & Draping Techniques
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Sewing Techniques Project Workshop Mini Collection Workshop Pattern Aided Design, Grading and Costing Academic Research & Communication Skills Fashion Communication Design Research Men’s Wear & Women’s Wear Collection Sustainable Design Design & Subculture Design Futures Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to fashion design at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship. Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
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Artwork by:
Model:
Winson Tan (2012)
Kim Hannah (2012)
Fashion Design
Fashion Design
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Product Design Course Overview In this age of abundance, products are everywhere. Product designers can spice up everyday life by inventing new looks for mundane products like chairs, light fixtures, water bottles, or even the humble toothbrush. Handson classes at Raffles will equip you with skills to design and make furniture, electrical products, packaging, and other physical objects. Rhinoceros is one of the industrial modelling software tools that you will learn use to digitally create your works. Career Opportunities Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Design Consultant, Furniture Designer, Design Educator , Lighting Designer, Electrical Product Designer, Model Maker for Commercial Studios, Environmental/Spatial Designer, Toy Designer, CAD Designer, Public Space Designer Areas of Study • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Cultural Studies Colour Analysis in 3D Design Observational Drawing Skills Model Making Sustainable Product Design Design Theory Digital Imaging Lighting Design Materials & Processes Computer Aided Design Furniture Design - Recycling 3D Conceptualisation Design Drafting & Rendering Electrical Product Design Computer Rendering Solid Modelling Transportation Design
• Academic Research & Communication Skills • Manufacturing Technology • 3D Manipulation • Spatial Design • Design Management • Major Design Project • Project Management • Design Research • Design & Marketing • Sustainable Design • Exhibition Design • Product Design Analysis Studio • Material Technology & Manufacturing • Processes Studio • Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to product design at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship. This programme gives me deeper theoretical knowledge on product design. It also enables me to design products that are more practical. Zhang Longhui (2012) China Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
Artwork by: (top to bottom) Woon Jong Ming (Clement) (2012); Felicia Gomedi (2012); Shen Le Yi (Aka) (2012) Product Design
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Transportation Design
Course Overview Be the mastermind of a vehicle’s image. This course will teach you the basics from 3D rendering, conceptualising, and sketching out designs for cars, boats, buses or private jets. Classes at Raffles will prepare your skills in creating scaled models, 3D designs, and drafting. Theory classes will teach you the difference between designing for luxury or economical demands, and also what makes a car practical or aesthetically desirable. Career Opportunities Automotive Designer: Interior/Exterior Designer, Mass Transit Designer Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Areas of Study • Sustainable Transportation Design • Observational Drawing Skills • 3D Conceptualisation • Model Making • Marine Transportation Design • Colour Analysis in 3D Design • Digital Imaging • Materials & Processes • Aviation Design • Design Drafting & Rendering • Computer Aided Design
• Academic Research & Communication Skills • Mass Transit System • Cultural Studies • Solid Modelling • Manufacturing Technology • Automotive Design • Design Theory • Computer Rendering • Future Technologies • 3D Manipulation • Design Management • Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to transportation design at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship.
Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
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Artwork by:
Model:
Ananda Annisa Prasetyanto (2012)
Shou Yizhen (2012)
Product Design
Fashion Marketing & Management
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Interior Design Course Overview As an interior designer, space is your canvas. You will learn how to create suitable environments for places like homes, offices, hotels, and other places that people visit or stay in. This course prepares you to create both 2D and 3D projects using AutoCAD software. You will also engage in assignments to create scaled models with workshop machinery. Upon graduation, you will be ready to impress future clients with detailed and artfully composed 3D spaces and objects, drafts of precisely measured professional floor plans, and even impromptu sketching.
Duration 3-3.5 years (Full-Time)
Career Opportunities CAD Designer, Institutional Interior Designer, Lighting Designer, Design Consultant, Residential Interior Designer, Exhibition Designer, Furniture Designer, Facility Manager Areas of Study
Studying at Raffles is like travelling around the world – the world of design. It is so much fun working on different projects and developing new ideas and problem-solving mechanisms with my lecturers and classmates. It is a
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Interior Design, Principles & Theory Freehand Drawing Architectural Drafting Computer Graphic Skills Cultural Studies Creativity & Concept Development Interior Colour Application Building Technology & Construction Interior Materials & Finishes 2D Computer Aided Drawing Construction Studies Presentation Drawing Furniture History, Design & Application Environmental Lighting 3D Computer-Aided-Drawing Budget Costing & Documentation
• Portfolio Creation • Computer Rendering & Animation • Academic Research & Communication Skills • Professional Practice • Commercial Interior Design • Interior Design Past & Present • 20th Century Design & Culture • Public Space Design • Sustainable Design • Strategic Marketing • Design Research Interactive Systems • Design, Business & Law • Design & Business Management • Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to interior design at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship.
great opportunity to study in an international school as you can learn designs from all over the globe. Lecturers from different countries teach you different design styles and solutions based on their own experience. Iryna Shapoval (2012) Ukraine Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
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Artwork by:
Model:
(top, left to right) Jennifer Yori (2012), Interior Design;
Karolina Mazur (2012)
Tran Anh Hong (2012), Interior Design
Interior Design
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Jewellery Design Course Overview Learn to make accessories that help people to shine! This course will develop your knowledge on contemporary and traditional styles of making jewellery. Before your pieces are produced, you will create them digitally with AutoCAD and Rhinoceros. Studio Practice modules will introduce you to create your own jewellery collections with materials like glass, metals, enamels, and wood. Theory subjects will teach you how to weave enchanting concepts and make people pay premium prices for your jewellery.
Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Career Opportunities Jewellery Designer, Jewellery Maker, Design Consultant Areas of Study • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Cultural Studies Colour Analysis in 3D Design Skills Observational Drawing Skills Model Making Contemporary Jewellery Design Design Theory Digital Imaging Resin & Acrylic Materials & Processes Computer Aided Design Metal & Wood 3D Conceptualisation Design Drafting & Rendering Enamelling & Glass Computer Rendering Solid Modelling
• Silversmithing • Academic Research & Communication Skills • Manufacturing Technology • 3D Manipulation • Gem Analysis & Stone Setting • Design Management • Project Management • Design Research • Design & Marketing • Sustainable Design • Exhibition Design • One Off to Mass Production • Jewellery Components & Fabrication Processes • Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to jewellery design at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship. I was trying to find a jewellery school in Indonesia, but they didn’t have it, that’s why I went to the nearest country that had a Jewellery design course – Singapore. Another reason I decided to study at Raffles was because it would only take three years to complete a bachelor degree course. Michelle Doho (2012) Indonesia Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
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Model:
Artwork by: Michelle Doho (2012),
Annie Qi (2012)
2nd Runner Up of SJDA 2012;
Jewellery Design
Oh Jang Mi (2012), Jewellery Design
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Graphic Design Course Overview Powerful messages and ideas can be delivered through images. When you join the workforce as a professional, it will be your expertise to create visual artwork that inspires the public. Coursework involves flexing creative muscle to use digital software like the Adobe Creative Suite collection – including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. In class, you can expect projects to create works like: magazine layouts, book covers, outdoor ads, promo posters, or designing installation art. Career Opportunities Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Advertising Designer, Print Media Designer, Packaging Designer, Creative Director, Web Designer, Advertising Art Director, Corporate Identity Designer, Designer for Broadcast, Illustrator Areas of Study • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Drawing for Designers Creativity & Problem Solving Design Principles Page Layout Colour for Designers Typography Digital & Applied Illustration Graphic Design & Culture Image Processing Digital Photography Advanced Layout & Production Graphic Production Identity System Packaging Design
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Advertising Design Web Design Principles Publication Design Independent Research Portfolio Academic Research & Communication Skills Interactive Media Design Graphic Design & Society Graphic & Multimedia Studio Design & Subculture Project Management Design & Marketing Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to jewellery design at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship.
Studying overseas is a special feeling, with a different lifestyle and language. I like visual communication, and I think Raffles gives me a chance to meet many people from other countries. Lee Seung Yeob (2012) Korea Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
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Model:
Artwork by: Jacqueline Harliman (2012),
Lee Seung Yeob (2012)
Graphic Design; Joanne Lee May Teng
Graphic Design
(2012), 1st Prize Moon Cake Packaging
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Multimedia Design Course Overview Most multimedia designers are Jacks-of-all-trades and end up working as web masters. You will learn to design for a variety of media including 2D and 3D works for web interfaces, print layouts, TV advertisements, and many others. The multimedia designer has the most versatile set of skills amongst all designers. You will learn how to create websites with Adobe Dreamweaver, manipulate pictures with Adobe Photoshop, create books, brochures, posters or magazines with Adobe InDesign, and edit videos with Adobe Premiere. Simple 3D techniques will be done on software like Maya. Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Career Opportunities Animator, Art Director, Games Developer, Video Installation Artist, Graphic Designer, Digital Media Artist, Motion Graphics Artist, Creative Director, Multimedia Designer/Programmer, Video/Film Production Artist, Web Designer/Developer, Magazine/Publishing Designer Areas of Study
There has been a critique session in almost every class for students to give unbiased opinions on each other’s work. At Raffles, I got what I did not get from bigger schools in the United States - personal attention. The lecturers pay attention to each individual
• Life Drawing • Design and Culture • Academic Research & Communication Skills • Creativity and Problem Solving • Digital Photography • Digital Illustration • Image Processing • Colour for Designers • Typography • Design Principles • Screenplay & Storyboarding • Identity System • Video & Audio Techniques
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Animation Principles User Interaction Design Web Development 3D Techniques Interactive Media Design Experimental Video Portfolio & Presentation New Media & Interactive Environments Graphic Design & Multimedia Studio Design & Marketing Project Management Design & Subculture Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to multimedia design at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship.
student. They will take time to approach you if they are worried about your progress and will judge your work on what they think you can achieve. J.Adam Van Dyke (2012) The United States Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
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Campus Facility:
Artwork by:
Creativity Room
Huang Xue (2012)
Raffles Hong Kong
Multimedia Design
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Animation Course Overview To succeed in animation, you need a lot of patience and stamina to draw frame after frame or create 3D models digitally. The reward for your hard work would be to see your own characters come to life in your own environments when you hit the “play” button after successful renders. Those who enjoy making their artwork come alive are those who can conceptualise great characters, environments, and storylines. The best of the animators are able to translate their ideas to 3D characters using software like Maya, 3DSMax and SolidWorks. This course will give you technical skills as well as open your eyes to small details that are easily Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
missed out in everyday life. You can also build up a strong portfolio of storyboards, short animations, 3D models, original characters, etc. Career Opportunities Producer, Character Designer, Concept Artist, Animation Director, Motion Graphics Artist, Storyboard Artist, Matte Painter, Animator, 3D Modeller, Visual Effects Supervisor, Texture and Lighting Artist, Online Interactive Games Developer, Animation Designer/Artist, Special Effects Artist Areas of Study
We don’t have long vacations at Raffles, so foreign students like me who want to save
• Life Drawing • Design & Culture • Academic Research & Communication Skills • Freehand Drawing • Colour for Designers • Image Processing • Digital Illustration • Typography • Design Principles • 3D Techniques • Video & Audio Techniques • 3D Modelling • Animation Principles
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Screenplay & Storyboarding Digital Photography 3D Character Animation Web Development Interactive Media Design Experimental Video Motion Capture Portfolio and Presentation Understanding Acting Story & Drama Art Direction Character Design Directing Animation Internship
time and money will find this an advantage. I also plan to work as a character animator in Singapore for my future career in major companies like Lucasfilm. Park Bayngjae (2012) Korea Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
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Model:
Artwork by: Dian Ekaputra, Marvin, Ricky
Park Bayngjae (2012)
Arianto (2011), Animation; Huang Hai Ha
Animation
(2012), Animation
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Games Design Course Overview This course is for connoisseurs who want the power to create games. You will learn how to create games with varying levels of difficulty - both traditional and digital. Assignments will involve creating computer games with 2D or 3D graphics, and also traditional table-top games. Characters and map concepts would be fleshed out in software like those in Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, and 3DSMax. As the ultimate game masters, you set the rules on game development engines like UDK and Unity. Once your game world’s story, visuals, sounds, movement, and scripts are to your satisfaction, you could export them to platforms of your choice including – Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
iOS, Android, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, and the internet. Career Opportunities Creative Director, Level Builder, 2D Artist, Audio Designer, Lead Designer, Scenario Writer, Special Effects Artist, Level Designer, Animator, 3D Artist, 3D Modeller, Sound Designer, Game Director, Producer Areas of Study • Life Drawing • Web Development • Academic Research & Communication Skills • Digital Illustration • Image Processing • Design Principles • 3D Techniques • Screenplay & Storyboarding • Colour for Designers • Animation Principles • Video and Audio Techniques • Object Oriented Programming For Designers
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Interactive Media Design 2D Game Design 3D Character Modelling 3D Character Animation Experimental Video Design & Culture Motion Capture Portfolio & Presentation Game Play Story & Drama Art Direction Character Design Games Development Internship
I decided to study in Singapore to gain more experience. There aren’t courses in animation or games design in Indonesia that I knew of when I signed up for my course at Raffles. There were only IT courses in my hometown. I chose Singapore because it’s near Indonesia! Rendy Gunardi (2012) Indonesia Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
Artwork by: Rendy Gunardi (2011) Games Design
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Photography Course Overview This course allows you to develop the creative vision and individual style that differentiates great photography from average photography. You will be given a solid foundation in both the creative chemistry of film photography and in the new possibilities offered by digital technology. Professional photographers and printmakers who make up the lecturing team will give you a thorough grounding in theory and practice. This will give you valuable exposure that you can use to improve your photography skills. Most importantly, you will end up with a portfolio of work which reflects your individuality and showcases your talent to prospective clients Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
or employers. Career Opportunities Advertising Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Editorial Photographer, General Photographer, Photographic Lab Technician, Digital Image Specialist, Photographic Printer Areas of Study • • • • • •
Photography Essentials Photographic Studio Digital Darkroom Exploring Photography Computing for Design Drawing, Design Principles and Colour Theory • Ideas and Thought • Visual Communication
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Photographic Practice Photographic Location History of Visual Communication Design Meaning and Culture Electives Professional Photographic Practice Industry Experience Business Communication
Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
Artwork by: Ho Quang (2012) Photography
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Management
Marketing
Course Overview
Course Overview
If you like motivating people to do their best daily and lead by example,
At Raffles, you will learn how best to present a product to different
management is your calling. At Raffles, you will learn from real-world
types of customers. You will also learn how to develop and execute the
problems presented as case studies. Simulated scenarios will also put your
right marketing mix and strategies for best results. With skills from this
management skills to the test. This course prepares you to face global
programme, you can make powerful, informed decisions to increase sales
challenges with a strong command of communication skills and knowledge
for any product. Your assignments will involve conducting your own market
of market trends.
research, observing the collected data, and proposing profitable ventures with brilliant business perspectives.
Career Opportunities
Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Project Manager, Retail Store Manager, Business Manager, Sales Manager,
Career Opportunities
Human Resource Administrator, Hospitality Manager, Management Analyst,
Marketing Manager, Business Development Coordinator, Marketing
Regional Operations Manager, Production Manager
Assistant, Publicity Officer, Market Research Specialist, Marketing
Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Communication Manager Areas of Study • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I chose Raffles because I need the international education in my country. I believe studying in Raffles Institute will help me improve my
•
Principles of Economics Principles of Accounting Business Communication Skills Principles of Marketing Management Theory & Application Management & Organisational Behaviour Business Statistics Business Information Systems Human Resource Management Accounting & Finance for Decision Making Customer Relationship Management Corporate Communication Market Research Techniques/Applied Research Methods Strategic Management Operations & Quality Management Principles of Banking & Finance Corporate Identity & Brand Management Marketing Management
• Management from International & Comparative Views • Leadership & Social Responsibilities • Negotiation & Conflict Management • Business Law • Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Cross Cultural Communication for Effective Leadership & Management • International Business • Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters • Knowledge Management for Today’s Competitive Company • Perspectives on International Trade & Finance • E-Commerce in the Modern Global Economy • Project Management • International Management for Innovation & Growth • Strategic Decision-Making • Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to management at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship.
Areas of Study • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Principles of Economics Principles of Accounting Business Communication Skills Principles of Marketing Management Theory & Application Management & Organisational Behaviour Business Statistics Business Information Systems Human Resource Management Accounting & Finance for Decision Making Customer Relationship Management Corporate Communication Market Research Techniques/Applied Research Methods Strategic Management Operations & Quality Management Principles of Banking & Finance Marketing Management
• Corporate Identity & Brand Management • E-Marketing • International Marketing • Business Law • Formulating Marketing Plans • Cross Cultural Communication for Effective Leadership & Management • International Business • Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters • Knowledge Management for Today’s Competitive Company • Perspectives on International Trade & Finance • Success Strategies for International Marketing • Services Marketing • Project Management • Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to marketing at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship.
fles is the awareness of cultural differences in the classroom among students from all over the world. Working in a team with them helps me build my knowledge and makes me become aware of their home cultures. It is a unique way to learn and experience the differences. Apart from fundamental business knowledge, I have also learnt excellent communication skills and the ability to work with
business career.
others in a business environment.
Otgonjargal.ch (2011)
Narsinghani Navita Indur (2012) India
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One of my best learning experiences at Raf-
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Finance
Accountancy Course Overview
Course Overview
Wise finance experts make money work for themselves. Companies value
This course prepares you for the workplace by honing your professional
their top financial experts for their ability to gather data, analyse risk
skills in: international financial and management accounting, taxation,
and gain, and plan budgets. This course will develop your skills in data
auditing, and other business subjects. Not only that, this programme will
sourcing, analysing, and decision-making through subjects in Economics,
familiarise you with qualities needed to be a successful decision maker
Accounting, Market Research, and Investment Analysis.
and team player. You will learn how to process and analyse financial information, manage a company’s cash flow, and report financial statuses to stakeholders.
Career Opportunities Marketing Manager, Business Development Coordinator, Marketing
Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Assistant, Publicity Officer, Market Research Specialist, Marketing
Career Opportunities
Communication Manager
Accountant, Financial Controller, Import/Export Manager, Financial Manager, Tax Accountant
Duration 3-4 Years (Full-Time)
Areas of Study • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Principles of Economics Principles of Accounting Business Communication Skills Principles of Marketing Management Theory & Application Management & Organisational Behaviour Business Statistics Business Information Systems Human Resource Management Accounting & Finance for Decision Making Customer Relationship Management Corporate Communication Market Research Techniques/Applied Research Methods Strategic Management Operations & Quality Management Principles of Banking & Finance Investment Analysis Banking Operations & Risk Analysis
• International Finance Markets & Comparative Banking • Banking Law & International Banking Law • Corporate Finance • Managerial Economics • Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Cross Cultural Communication for Effective Leadership & Management • International Business • Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters • Knowledge Management for Today’s Competitive Company • Perspectives on International Trade & Finance • E-Finance in Today’s Global Economy • Financial Modelling • Project Management • International Finance & Banking • Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to finance at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship.
Areas of Study • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Communication Strategy Communication Competencies Information Technology Statistics Quantitative Methods Microeconomics Macroeconomics Marketing Entrepreneurship International Business Management Financial Management Advanced Financial Management Business Analysis Management Accounting Financial Accounting Accounting Information Systems Corporate and Business Law Accountant in Business
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Accountant Presentation Skills Performance Management Financial Reporting Audit and Assurance Professional Accountant Taxation Corporate Reporting Advanced Performance Management Advanced Audit and Assurance Advanced Taxation Corporate Advisory Personal Development Inter-personal Dynamics and Team-building Intellectual Property Rights Ethics and Governance Political Economy of Asia Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to accountancy at the associate degree level may be exempted from this internship.
Raffles is one of the Institutes in Mongolia offering a bachelor’s degree and all the subjects are taught in English. I am really happy with my choice. Nomintuya B (2010) Mongolia Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
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Hospitality
Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Tourism
Course Overview
Course Overview
This course equips you with hospitality concepts as well as generic
This tourism programme will teach you the value of the world’s history,
fundamental business operations and management know-how. The
civilisations, and nature. Skills that you will pick up include: organising
hospitality environment is very people-oriented. In this programme, you will
tours, understanding a variety of cultures around the world, and other
learn how to handle frontline and back-end operations of resorts, hotels,
management-related knowledge. Once you graduate, you will be able
restaurants, or spas. You will also learn how to set a table, and prepare
to coordinate leisure activities or manage tourism spots like hotels, parks,
drinks with professional flair.
museums, and other attractions.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Food and Beverage Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Travel
Marketing Manager, Business Development Coordinator, Marketing
Consultant, Executive Housekeeper, Event Coordinator, Hotel Manager,
Assistant, Publicity Officer, Market Research Specialist, Marketing
Rooms Division Manager, Travel and Tourism Operator, Corporate
Communication Manager
Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Hospitality Coordinator, Rooms Division Manager Areas of Study Areas of Study • • • • • • • • • • • • •
I came to Singapore to study because I think it is a good place with a lot of opportunities to improve my skills and English. When you study hospitality, you will also study other business subjects like marketing. I chose hospitality because it is my dream job. Nguyen Nhat Anh Tuan (2012)
• • • • • •
Principles of Economics Principles of Accounting Business Communication Skills Principles of Marketing Management Theory & Application Management & Organisational Behaviour Business Statistics Business Information Systems Human Resource Management Accounting & Finance for Decision Making Customer Relationship Management Corporate Communication Market Research Techniques/Applied Research Methods Strategic Management Operations and Quality Management Principles of Banking & Finance Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Management Travel & Tour Operations Hospitality & Tourism Marketing
• Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions (BTMICE) • Travel Geography • Hotel Room Division Management • Visitor Attractions Management • Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Cross Cultural Communication for Effective Leadership & Management • Managing Business Information in Hospitality & Tourism • Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters • Understanding Today’s Consumers • Services Marketing • Trends & Opportunities in Hospitality & Tourism • Strategy & Operations for Progressive • Hotel & Resort Management • Competitive Food & Beverage Management • Events Management • Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to hospitality at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Principles of Economics Principles of Accounting Business Communication Skills Principles of Marketing Management Theory & Application Management & Organisational Behaviour Business Statistics Business Information Systems Human Resource Management Accounting & Finance for Decision Making Customer Relationship Management Corporate Communication Market Research Techniques/Applied Research Methods Strategic Management Operations and Quality Management Principles of Banking & Finance Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Management Travel & Tour Operations Hospitality & Tourism Marketing
• Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions (BTMICE) • Travel Geography • Hotel Room Division Management • Visitor Attractions Management • Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Cross Cultural Communication for Effective Leadership & Management • Managing Business Information in Hospitality & Tourism • Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters • Understanding Today’s Consumers • Services Marketing • Trends & Opportunities in Hospitality & Tourism • Competitive Product Design & Pricing in Tourism Today • Tourism in Asia: Emerging Trends & Opportunities • Events Management • Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to tourism at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship.
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was an eye-opening experience. I have had the chance to work with many people whom I now call friends, and I would not trade this experience for the anything in the world. Parnella d/o Rayappan (2010) Singapore
Vietnam Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
Coming into an international environment
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Retail Management
Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Design Management
Course Overview
Course Overview
Retail management is the art of running a store smoothly and giving
This programme will develop your ability to make design-relevant decisions
customers the best shopping experience. Regardless of whether you wish
in a customer-oriented way for organisations. You will be familiarised
to start your career assisting a quaint store selling indie clothes, or join
with both design and commerce subjects so you can understand how
a departmental store that features branded goods, you will pick up the
two different fields can work together – and how both of them are
fundamental knowledge you need at Raffles. This programme will develop
interdependent on one another to exist. The team of international lecturers
your skills in managing employees, branding, store management, and
at Raffles will teach you how to balance the creativity of design and
fashion.
practicality of business with minimal compromise.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Creative Director, Level Builder, 2D Artist, Audio Designer, Lead Designer,
Retail manager, Buyer, Stylist, Merchandiser, Design Manager, Advertising
Scenario Writer, Special Effects Artist, Level Designer, Animator, 3D Artist,
Account Executive
Duration 3-4.5 Years (Full-Time)
3D Modeller, Sound Designer, Game Director, Producer Areas of Study Areas of Study • Business Information Systems • Management & Organisation Behaviour • Retail Store Operations • Fashion Marketing & Merchandising • Fashion & the Consumer • Principles of Economics • Business Statistics • Relationship Marketing Management • Visual Merchandising • Buying Principles • Retail Marketing & Management • Marketing Research Techniques • Marketing & Design on the web
• • • • • • • • • • • • •
Accounting for Decision Making Integrated Marketing Communication Service Marketing Fashion Coordination & Promotion Human Resource Management Retail Strategy Academic Research & Communication Skills Managing Retail Channels Strategic Marketing E-Fashion Social Psychology for Fashion Brand Management Internship*
• Management Essentials for Today’s Business • Managing People and Organisations • Marketing Basics for Competitive Positioning • Design and Marketing • Data Management for Business Success • Design, Business and Law • Key Economic Principles for Business
• • • • • • •
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Design and Subculture Design Leadership Sustainable Design Business Studies for Designers Design and Business Management Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters • Industry Experience • Design Futures
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to retail management at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship.
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Fashion Marketing and Management
Fashion Communication and Journalism
Course Overview
Course Overview
Skills in marketing and management will come in handy if you want to start
Our Fashion Communication & Journalism programme will prepare you for
your own boutique - or if you want to work in the publicity departments of
an exciting future in the fashion industry. This course will teach you about
high-end fashion brands. This course will prep you with necessary skills in
the various roles in the industry, and how daily tasks are performed. Being
areas like fashion theory, styling, merchandising, advertising, and brand
a trend-setting leader is not easy, but it is a rewarding experience. By your
management. Upon graduation, you will know where to search for career
third year, you will graduate with a strong portfolio of trend forecasts,
opportunities and excel in your future work environment with technical
press releases, and fashion articles.
fashion and business know-how. Career Opportunities
Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Career Opportunities
Fashion Editor, Fashion Assistant, Fashion Stylist, Fashion Journalist,
Costume Coordinator, Fashion Editor, Market Researcher, Brand Manager,
Promotion and Merchandising Officer, Fashion Advertiser, Feature Editor
Duration 3 Years (Full-Time)
Merchandiser, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Stylist, Image Consultant/ Coordinator, Public Relations Officer, Fashion Buyer, Events Manager Areas of Study • • • • • • • • • • • •
Fashion Marketing & Merchandising Colour Theory for Fashion History of Costume Contemporary Fashion, Styles & Trends Garment & Composition Textiles Digital Photography Fashion Advertising Market Research Techniques Product Development Market & Design on the Web Fashion & the Consumer
• • • • • • • • • • • •
Visual Merchandising Buying Principles Principle of Economics Academic Research & Communication Skills Fashion Coordination & Promotion Principles of Accounting Human Resource Management Strategic Marketing E-Fashion Social Psychology for Fashion Brand Management Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to fashion marketing and management at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship.
Areas of Study • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Colour Theory for Fashion History of Costume Textiles Digital Photography Page Layout Digital Illustration Image Processing Garment & Composition Fashion Marketing & Merchandising Fashion & the Consumer Multimedia & Its Technologies Fashion Communication Market Research Techniques Marketing & Design on the Web Public Relations Writing Integrated Marketing Communication
• Current Issues in the Global Fashion Industry • Fashion Coordination & Promotion • Corporate Journalism & Writing for the Media • Media & the Culture • Academic Research & Communication Skills • Contemporary Fashion, Styles & Trends • Strategic Marketing • E-Fashion • Social Psychology for Fashion • Brand Management • Major Studio Project • Internship*
*Students who have completed an internship relevant to fashion communication and journalism at the advanced diploma level may be exempted from this internship. Studying at Raffles has been an accomplishment for me. Task after task I’ve learned to be creative, to have my imagination going
The best parts of Raffles: a fast yet uncompro-
beyond boundaries, and to dare being
mised track toward attaining a degree, small-
innovative. I’ve also made friends with people from different cultures which I learned
er cohorts for tighter connections between
to respect and admire. I’m very grateful for
students and lecturers, and a strong synergy
building these friendships, and I am sure they
with industry partners leading me on a fruitful
will last a long time.
path to success.
Faquer Lorenz Gabriela (2010)
Anchal Sethi (2010)
Brazil
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Early Childhood Education
Applied Psychology
Course Overview
Course Overview
The first five years of a child’s life is crucial. It is when children develop
Applied psychology, like its name suggests, is about applying
their personalities and perceptions towards surrounding environments and
psychological theories and findings to help clients overcome their
people. At Raffles, you will learn how to influence and coach a child to
problems. This course will teach you about how humans think, use ideas,
develop in the best possible way for maximum potential. The curriculum
how personality and behaviours form, and how people are influenced by
will explain through theory and practical modules how children learn,
external stimuli from work, school, family, and lifestyle.
grow, and develop. Career Opportunities
Duration 1 Year (Full-Time)
Career Opportunities
Counsellor, School Psychologist, Industrial Organization Psychologist,
Educator Assistant
Development Psychologist, Social Psychologist
Areas of Study
Areas of Study
• Child Development • Human Development across the lifespan • Learning for Young Children • Partnership with Family
• • • •
Teacher Identity Health and Safety Ethics and Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Planning
• Introductory Psychology • Human Growth & Developmental Psychology • Psychology of Learning • Emotion, Motivation & Cognition • Social Psychology • Introduction to Counselling Psychotherapy • Statistical & Research Methodology • Neuroscience & Behaviour • Sensation & Perception • Introductory to Hypnotherapy • Cognitive Psychology • Organisational Psychology • Family Dynamics • Evolutionary Psychology
Duration 3 Years (Full-Time) • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Neuropsychology Statistical & Research Methodology Abnormal Psychology Disorders of Infancy, Childhood & Adolescence Addictions & Interventions Psychological Assessment Community Psychology Cross-Cultural Psychology Educational Psychology Applied Cognitive Psychology Psychology of Ageing Applied Behaviour Analysis Health Psychology
Besides providing opportunities to work on research papers, my lecturers have always provided information about psychology conferences held in different countries, and encouraged students to attend in order to broaden our awareness. I would like to thank my lecturers for sharing these difficult-tocome-by opportunities with me, and helping to nurture my professional development. Hui Zhong Amanda (2010) Singapore Note: To find out the modules of your selected college/university, please fill in an enquiry form here: www.raffles-iao.com/information.aspx
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Cloud Computing and IT Security
Foundation Courses
Course Overview
Course Overview
The internet is now commonplace around the world and bulks of data are
Learn the basics of art, creativity, and humanities. This course will help you
created, exchanged, and stored. This course will teach you the underlying
to build your first portfolio necessary for entry into programmes of Raffles
concepts and principles of Cloud Computing and IT security. The basics will
colleges/universities. Emphasis is placed on communication and study skills
be explained through lectures and tutorials. After that, you will learn from
so that you can excel academically and successfully complete your chosen
hands-on assignments based on both common and complex problems that
degree programme.
professionals in the IT industry face. Areas of Study Career Opportunities Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Security Technology Consultant, Duration 2 Year (Full-Time)
Infocomm Technology Auditor, Network Engineer/Administrator, System Engineer/Administrator, Infocomm Solutions Architect Areas of Study • Computing Fundamentals • Cloud Computing Fundamentals • Directory Services Planning & Implementation • Desktop Administration • Information Security Fundamentals and Ethics • Network Infrastructure Implementation and Management • Architecting for the Cloud • Desktop Virtualization
• Server Virtualization • Learning Studies • Applications Infrastructure Implementation • Enterprise Administration • Virtual Environment Implementation • Virtualization Administration • Penetration Testing • Private Cloud Implementation • Network Systems Security • Capstone Project
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Design: • Drawing skills • Art History • Communication skills • Cultural studies • Basic design research skills Social Sciences • Introduction to General Psychology • Introduction to Anthropology
Businesss • Introduction • Introduction • Introduction • Introduction • Introduction
to to to to to
Business Studies Business Statistics Professional Ethics Entrepreneurship Economics
Duration 1 Year (Full-Time)
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MBA
Education Course Overview
Course Overview
This is a professionally oriented programme to develop advanced
Our programmes in Education will allow you to learn the back-end
skills in business for students who already have at least two years of
procedures of running a school’s academic structure. You will also pick
practical business experience. The aim is to provide the knowledge and
up leadership skills to work with students and staff for optimum results.
skills for them to operate effectively as senior managers or executives.
These courses are intended to provide you with the knowledge and skills
This curriculum focuses on an applied business education in a multi-
to effectively manage educational institutions from elementary to tertiary
cultural learning environment, comprising of two key management
levels.
skills, (i) ‘functional skills’ of economics, finance, marketing, operations,
Duration 1.5 Years (Full-time) 2.5 Years (Part-time)
management, and accounting, and (ii) ‘performance skills’” of leadership,
Career Opportunities
teamwork, ethics, social responsibilities, and communication – which are
Education administration and leadership position in institutes of higher
critical factors for effective management in a competitive global economy.
learning, colleges, K-12 Schools.
Career Opportunities
Areas of Study
Chief Financial Officer, General Manager, Director/Manager in Finance,
• Higher Education Education Leadership • Introduction to Research Methods in Education • Educational Policy Making and Politics • Educational Statistics • Instructional Leadership • Comparative Higher Education • Curriculum Design • Curricula in Higher Education
Accounting, Business Development, Operations and Marketing. Areas of Study • • • • • •
Leadership Skills Marketing Management and Strategy Managerial Economics Managing People and Organisation Financial Accounting Information System Management and Strategy • Managerial Accounting • Decision Analysis
• • • •
Financial Management Research Methodology Strategic Management Dissertation or Business Studies Mission • Electives (Choose three from: Management Focus, Marketing Focus, Finance Focus, Entrepreneurship, and International Business Focus)
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Duration 2 Years (Full-Time)
• • • • • •
Managerial Accounting Administration in Higher Education School Budgeting and Finance Legal Issues in Higher Education Supervision and Evaluation Organisational Theory in Higher Education • Program Assessment and Evaluation • Practicum in Higher Education • Educational Leadership Practicum
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Awesome Artworks
Awesome Artworks
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
MANDARIN GALLERY
INTRODUCING Zodiaque Paper Collection
www.antalissg.com Antalis (Singapore) Pte Ltd, 50 Kallang #04-01/10A, Singapore 339505, Tel: (65) 6417 2333 Fax: (65) 6417 2300 E-mail: info.sg@antalis-asiapacific.com
Gabriel Lee (2012)
Paul Nathaphol (2011)
Crystak Tsoi (2012)
MBFWA 2012
GOYOL 2011 Fashion Festival
MBFWA 2012
Fashion Design
Fashion Design
Fashion Design
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Benjamin Loh (2012)
Sumita Ghorpade (2012)
Leonard Wee (2012)
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
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Awesome Artworks
Product Design
Philippe Faure (2012)
Ray Huye (2012)
Product Design
Product Design
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Awesome Artworks
Transportation Design
Rohan Anil Verma (2012)
Evin Lin (2011)
Product Design
Product Design
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Awesome Artworks
Awesome Artworks
Jewellery Design
Interior Design
Tang Wenwen (2012)
Winnie Lestari (2011), Winner of Market
Sabrina Lu Jue (2011)
Jewellery Design
Favourite Award by Frank & Co.
Jewellery Design
Nguyen Huyen Trang (2011)
Huang Yungming (2012)
Interor Design
Interior Design
Jewellery Design
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Awesome Artworks
Photography
Awesome Artworks
Multimedia Design
Jasmin Lee (2011)
Wu Wen Yi (2012)
Teresa Bohang (2011)
Derrie Antony Kleeftra (2011)
Photography
Multimedia Design
Multimedia Design
Multimedia Design
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Awesome Artworks
Awesome Artworks
Animation
Games Design
Dang Hai Ha (2012)
Nguyen Phi Hung (2011)
Animation
Animation
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Rendy Gunardi (2011)
Amy Kirikino (2011)
Games Design
Games Design
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Singapore Why Singapore • World’s
4th most desirable place to live and work (Global Professionals
on the Move 2012) • Convenient and efficient public transport system • Ample job opportunities with MNCs deciding to set up headquarters in Singapore • English-speaking Asian country
Courses Available
• Safety and security •
Raffles Design Institute
2nd most competitive economy in the world (WEF 2012); low
• Fashion Design
unemployment rate
• Animation • Product Design
Why Raffles College of Higher Education, Singapore
• Visual Communication
• Field trips and external competitions included in curriculum
• Games Design
• Awarded EduTrust certification for four years by Council for Private
• Jewellery Design
Education
• Multimedia Design
• Track record of award-winning students
• Interior Design
• Moving to state-of-the-art new campus at Merchant Square, Clarke Quay
• Transportation Design
in 2013 • Small class sizes for dedicated guidance from lecturers
Raffles Merchandising Institute • Fashion Communication & Journalism • Fashion Marketing & Management • Retail Management Raffles School of Business • Management • Marketing • Finance • Hospitality • Tourism Science Courses • Cloud Computing and IT Security • Applied Psychology Lobby, Classroom, Student Lounge RCHE New Campus (2013) Merchant Square at Clarke Quay, 51 Merchant Rd, Singapore 058283
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Raffles Design Institute
Singapore is a very safe country. And I heard that Raffles Design Institute had a famous jewellery class, so I decided to come here. Previously, I was studying in Indonesia at Surabaya International School and I was looking for a Jewellery Design school in Korea and other countries. Most people suggested that I go to Raffles Design Institute at Singapore which is very near Indonesia.
Angela Amanda Suwanda (2012)
Zhang Longhui (2011)
Oh Jang Mi (South Korea)
Graphic Design
Product Design student
Grand Winner Audio Technica BLUEPRINT
1st and 7th Prize Z Lab Watch Design
Competition
Competition
Malaysia International Jewellery fair (MIJF) 2012 Finalist
Raffles Merchandising Institute
Jewellery Design, student, Raffles Design Institute, Singapore (2012)
This course definitely brought me outside of my box as previously I was in a science field. Definitely learning more about fashion, learning how to promote, advertise, and such. It was great learning something new for a start!
Amelia Tham (Malaysia) Fashion Marketing & Management, Student, Raffles Merchandising Institute (2012)
Xara Lee (2010)
Xara Lee (2010)
Fashion Marketing & Management student
Fashion Marketing & Management student
Winner of Nike Spring/Summer 2010 Stylist
Winner of bYSI Next Top Stylist contest
Challenge Michelle Darmawan (far-right) Graphic Design student 1st Prize - HSBC Women’s Champion 2012 Caddy Design Competition
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Raffles School of Business
The good thing about studying in Raffles is that you will not only be provided with business theories based on textbooks, but learning also how to apply them into various business situations through out-of-the-classroom activities, individual & group assignments and lessons based on real life problem solving case studies. Resume Writing Workshop (2012) conducted by Roy Rivera, Career Services Consultant from
Wesley Ong (Malaysia)
Centre of Professional Development (CPD)
Business Marketing Alumni 2011 Singapore Skyline Image courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board
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Intakes
Raffles College of Higher Education
January, April, July and October.
MRT Station
Address
Clarke Quay
Raffles College of Higher Education
Esplanade Theatres on the Bay
Merchant Square
Marina Bay Sands
51 Merchant Road
(left) Singapore Marina Bay Sands, Gardens
Singapore, 058283
by the Bay and Singapore Flyer Image courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of
Bachelor of Science
English Language Requirements:
Commerce
International Students: Minimum
All courses at Raffles College of Higher Education are conducted in
International Students: Minimum 3
3 “O” level credits or Senior High
English. Students who fulfil any of the requirements below will be exempted
“O” level or 5 “N” level or Senior
School equivalent (Korea – Senior
from taking English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
High School equivalent (Korea
High School, Malaysia – SPM,
• A minimum TOEFL score of 550* (paper-based) or 213* (computer-
– Senior High School, Malaysia –
Indonesia – SMU, Myanmar –
SPM, Indonesia – SMU, Myanmar –
Standard 10, China – Senior High
• A minimum IELTS score of 6.0*(Academic Module) or equivalent
Standard 10, China – Senior High
School)
• A minimum score of C6 at GCE “O” Level Examinations
School)
based) or 79-80 (internet-based)
Students without the above test results can still apply but need to sit for our English Placement Test during the Orientation Day. *Taken in the last 2 years.
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Cost of Living* Accommodation:
S$300-700
(US$250-600)
Transpotation:
S$90-160
(US$80-130)
Dining:
S$300-500
(US$250-400)
Phone Bill:
S$20-40
(US$15-35)
School Supplies:
S$10-30
(US$8-24)
Personal Expenses:
S$200-400
(US$150-350)
Total:
S$1000-1800/month
(US$753-1539) *estimated cost
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EduCity@Iskandar Why Raffles University Iskandar Raffles University Iskandar (RUI) is a full-fledged, practice-focused university to be strategically located soon in the growing economic zone of Iskandar in Southern Malaysia. The university aims to be a leader to turn out work-ready and globallycompetent graduates for today’s competitive world. RUI is a comprehensive university approved by the Malaysian government. It is designed to offer a wide range of academic programmes with intensive hands-on curriculum and employer-
Foundation Programme
based internships, giving its graduates an edge over other fresh graduates in the
• Foundation in Liberal Arts
competitive job market. Students are not only attuned to the practical needs of the industry, but also fostered in creative thinking to prepare them for future success.
Undergraduate/Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
Why EduCity@Iskandar
• Bachelor of Accountancy
Iskandar is envisioned to be Malaysia’s new economic and educational hub in
(Honours)
Southern Malaysia. Many renowned institutions of universities, colleges, and
• Bachelor of Applied Psychology
overseas university branches will set up campuses in Iskandar. This development
(Honours)
will make Malaysia a prime destination for education. In addition to the wide
• Bachelor of Business
range of available study options, achieving prestigious qualifications from popular
Administration (Honours)
universities is now affordable. Other than Malaysia’s affordable cost of living, its
• Bachelor of Fashion Design
stable economy and geographically-safe environment adds value to positioning the
(Honours)*
country as a preferred education destination.
• Bachelor of Graphic Design
EduCity@Iskandar will provide a vibrant learning environment to groom future
(Honours)
generations of leaders in Malaysia, Asia and the World. In addition, EduCity@
• Bachelor of Interior Design
Iskandar will act as a feeder of talent to support the various economic activities
(Honours)*
of Iskandar. Iskandar’s stable, growing economy will give graduates many
• Bachelor of Jewellery Design
opportunities to secure jobs in creative, business, lifestyle, and science industries.
(Honours)
With quality education in the area, possibilities are endless. Iskandar is built to offer
• Bachelor of Multimedia Design
a well-rounded education and unforgettable university experience.
(Honours) • Bachelor of Product Design (Honours) Postgraduate/Master’s Degree Programmes • Master of Business Administration • Master of Design • Master of Education Artist Impression of RUI Campus in EduCity@Iskandar
* Pending approval
Administration Building, Library, Classroom
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Raffles University Iskandar
Admission Requirements
English Language Proficiency
For Foundation in Liberal Arts:
Requirements
• Minimum SPM with 5 credits; or
For Foundation and
• Minimum UEC with 3 credits or international equivalent
Undergraduate/Bachelor’s Degree
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Programmes:
Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim
For Undergraduate/Bachelor’s Degrees: • Minimum 2 STPM passes and CGPA of 2.0; or • Minimum 2 GCE A-level passes; or
• IELTS of 6.0 taken during the last 2 years; or • TOEFL of 550 (Paper-based); or
• Minimum UEC – Senior Middle Level - 5 credits or international equivalent
213 (Computer-based); or 79-80
• Recognised diploma/certificate/advanced diploma in relevant fields.
(Internet-based), taken during the
Credit exemptions will be given up to the maximum allowed based on
last two years
past results. Note: Students who have completed a Malaysian Advanced Diploma may be
For Postgraduate/Master’s Degree
exempted from the internship programme and applicable modules.
Programmes: • IELTS of 6.5 (MDES) or 6.0 (MBA
For Postgraduate/Master’s Degrees:
and MED) taken during the last 2
• Master of Business Administration: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised
years; or
University/College and a minimum of 2 years of full-time, postgraduate
• TOEFL of 575 (Paper-based);
work experience in a managerial, supervisory or executive position
or 230 (Computer-based); or 90
• Master of Design: Bachelor of Design or Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or
(Internet-based), taken during the
Design from a recognised institution and submission of a design portfolio
last two years.
Train Station
City Square Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex Singapore Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex
Intakes January, May, and September Address Raffles University Iskandar Menara Kotaraya, Level 9, Unit 09-01 Jalan Trus, 8000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Tel: +60 7 2778868 Fax: +60 7 2778878 E-Mail: enquiry@raffles-university.edu.my Website: http://www.raffles-university.edu.my
Cost of Living* Accommodation:
RM500-800
(US$100-270)
Transpotation:
RM100-200
(US$20-75)
Dining:
RM700-900
(US$230-300)
Phone Bill:
RM50-100
(US$20-35)
School Supplies:
RM30-50
(US$10-20)
Personal Expenses:
RM300-500
(US$100-200)
Total:
RM1680-2550/month
(US$480-900) *estimated cost
Note: Applicants who do not meet the above criteria are required to take RUI’s English Language Placement Test and Course.
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Kuala Lumpur Why Kuala Lumpur • Comfortable standard of living • Tourism hotspot • Accessible healthcare • Relatively lower cost of living in comparison to western countries • High Street shopping • Broad range of affordable craft materials • Track record of award-winning students • Scenic nature adventures available for the fearless Why Raffles College of Higher Education, Kuala Lumpur • Short walk from Ampang Park LRT (Light Rail Transit) Station • Convenient location in city hub, where design and business ideas can be observed in real-time • Resource centre with e-library access to over 10,000 titles • Experienced international lecturers who can impart knowledge of global practices • Track record of award-winning students • Small class sizes for dedicated guidance from lecturers
Courses Available Design Courses • Fashion Design • Jewellery Design • Visual Communication/Graphic Design • Interactive Media Design/ Multimedia Design • Interior Design Business and Science Courses • Fashion Marketing & Management • Business (Marketing) • Applied Psychology
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Admission Requirements English Language Programme All classes are conducted in English. Students that do not hold the minimum of a credit in English Kolam Project Malaysia 2012
Application Documents Required
are required to sit for an English
Students need to submit the following documents to our admissions office
proficiency test conducted by RKL. If
Raffles College of Higher Education
no later than 8 weeks prior to the term he/she intends to commence to
necessary, students are required to
avoid any delays in the issuing of Student Pass approval letter:
take the ELP programme (conducted
LRT Station
• Raffles College of Higher Education Kuala Lumpur (RKL) Application Form
in-house). Our ELP programme is
KLCC
an intensive course that covers a
Royal Selangor Golf Club
obtained from the Admissions Office • Application Fee and First Payment upon Admission
period of 3 months per level.
Intakes January, April, July, October Address Raffles College of Higher Education No 1, Lorong Damai 3, Off Jalan Aman, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
• (Bank Draft/Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) made payable to Raffles College Admission Policy General Information Applicants are required to complete a meet & greet form at least two weeks before their departure date. The Malaysian Immigration requires a representative from Raffles College of Higher Education to be present to escort the applicant through the Immigration Checkpoint. Applicants will not be allowed to pass through the Immigration
of Higher Education Sdn Bhd) • 8 (Eight) passport sized (3.5cm x 5cm) photographs (LIGHT BLUE background only) • 3 (Three) CLEAR and LEGIBLE copies of applicants valid passport
Advanced Diploma 3 ‘O’ Level Credits or the International High School equivalent (for SPM- a Pass in Bahasa
(information page only). Passport must be valid for at least another 2
Malaysia is required).
years.
Applicants are also required to be
• Copy of Birth Certificate (Certified True Copy-Original language & translated in English)
proficient in English with IELTS 5.0 or GCE ‘O’ level C6 equivalent.
• Raffles College of Higher Education Kuala Lumpur Health Examination Report • A copy of Applicant’s CV (Resume)-For Advanced Diploma students and degree students aged 21 years and above • ORIGINAL No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Eligibility letter-for
Bachelor of Design 2 STPM Grade C or 2 ‘A’ Level Passes. Applicants are also required to be
Checkpoint if the college’s
students originally from the Sub-Saharan Africa region or completed their
proficient in English with IELTS 5.5
representative officer is absent.
Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
or GCE ‘O’ level C6 equivalent.
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Cost of Living* Accommodation:
RM600-800
(US$120-270)
Transpotation:
RM100-200
(US$35-75)
Dining:
RM700-900
(US$230-300)
Phone Bill:
RM50-100
(US$20-35)
School Supplies:
RM30-50
(US$10-20)
Personal Expenses:
RM300-500
(US$100-200)
Total:
RM1780-2550/month
(US$595-900) *estimated cost
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Sydney Why Sydney • 5th most liveable city in the world (Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) Liveability index) • Popular study destination around the world – around 55,000 international students travel to Australia for further studies yearly • Vibrant alternative design scene with art galleries, fashion shows and theatres for plays, concerts, and musicals • Work-life balance • Learn about eco-friendly living with Sydney’s green initiatives. Why Raffles College of Design and Commerce • Higher education provider recognised by Australian government • Well-equipped with modern facilities • Make friends with Australian and international classmates • Track record of grooming award-winning students • Library works with UniLinc, a university inter-lending service so students can access millions of specialist resources
Courses Available Design and Art Courses • Fashion Design • Animation • Interior Design • Fashion Marketing • Games Design • Design Management • Graphic Design • Multimedia Design • Photography • New Media & Digital Film • Art & Design Business Courses • Accountancy • Project Management • Tourism • Management • Finance • Hospitality • Design Management • Marketing
(from left to right) Ayaka Ichikawa, Crystal Tsoi, Gabriel Lee, Winson Tan Fashion Design alumni Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFW) 2012
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Artwork by: An Sheng (2011), Multimedia Design
Design Courses
Commerce Courses
Masters Degrees
Masters Degrees
completed high school. If you do not meet the requirement, you can sign
Master of Design
Master of Commerce
up for our vocational courses to help bridge the gap.
Majors:
Majors:
Students intending to enrol in Bachelor of Design programmes are required
• Digital Media
• Design Management
to submit a creative portfolio to showcase personal designing capabilities.
• Graphic Design
• Marketing
This is just to ensure that you will be able to catch up with course content.
• Interior Design
• Hospitality
You will be required to show about 5-8 pieces of your works.
• Fashion Design
• Finance
Bachelor Degrees
• Management
Bachelor of Design
• Tourism
Majors:
Bachelor Degrees
Railway Station
• Fashion Design
Bachelor of Commerce
Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Graphic Design
Majors:
• Design Management
• Accountancy
• Fashion Marketing
• Marketing
• Interior Design
• Hospitality
Bachelor of Arts (Visual
• Design Management
Communication)
• Management
Majors:
• Tourism
• Photography
• Finance
Studying in Raffles and being surrounded by
• Games Design
Vocational Courses
creative people all day long is helping me
• New Media & Digital Film
• Diploma of Management
Cost of Living*
• Animation
• Advanced Diploma Management
Accommodation:
AU$1400-2500
(US$1470-2610)
• Multimedia Design
• Diploma of Project Management
Transpotation:
AU$70-160
(US$75-170)
• Advanced Diploma Project
Dining:
AU$720-1000
(US$750-1050)
Phone Bill:
AU$30-79
(US$35-85)
School Supplies:
AU$40-50
(US$40-50)
Personal Expenses:
AU$200-400
(US$200-400)
Total:
AU$2460-3289/month
(US$2570-4365)
Admission Requirements To be eligible for our Bachelor degree programmes, you will need to have
If you have already earned a Bachelor degree or already have relevant work experience, you may be eligible to enrol in the Masters degree programs. International students will need to meet the following English requirements: • IELTS 6.0 (Academic Module) or equivalent for Bachelor degree programmes • IELTS 6.5 (Academic Module) or equivalent for Masters degree programmes
broaden my ideas and creativity. The facilities offered on campus are great, but the best thing about Raffles is the faculty, who are always willing to guide us and help, where
Vocational Courses
every student gets individual attention.
• Art & Design (Certificate II &
Christina Mary Mathew (India) Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Sydney (2011)
Certificate IV)
Management • Certificate in Project Management
Intakes
Raffles College of Design and Commerce
February, April, July and October. Address 99 Mount Street, North Sydney
Sydney Opera House
NSW 2060, Australia
*estimated cost
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Hong Kong Why Hong Kong • World’s 6th most desirable place to live and work (Global Professionals on the Move 2012) • Vibrant street and high-end fashion • Strong Chinese culture • Extensive book range in public libraries with studying facilities • Fast-paced, efficient lifestyle • Efficient public transport system Why Raffles School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong • Programmes carried out in full English by lecturers from around the world • School has extensive industry network so you have a broad spectrum of industry collaborations to work with, including: exhibition, fashion shows, contests, and internships • Fully-registered school under the Hong Kong Education Bureau • Track record of grooming award-winning students • Small class sizes for dedicated guidance from lecturers
Course Available Design Courses • Fashion Design • Multimedia Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design Business Courses • Fashion Marketing • Management • Marketing
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Hangma Limbu Fashion Design student 2nd place - 2012 fffashion Fur Free Fashion Design Contest
Intakes
Raffles International College
January, April, July and October.
MTR Station Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Address 1-2/F Centre Point, 181-185
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Gloucester Road Wanchai, Hong Kong
Admission Requirements
English Requirements
Students who possess high school certificate or equivalent can apply for
• TOEFL 213 (CBT); or
the design or business programmes. The following are to be submitted to
• IELTS 6.0; or
the admission staff of Raffles International Admissions Office at time of
• A passing grade in the Raffles
Cost of Living* Accommodation:
HK$3500-7000
(US$450-900)
Transpotation:
HK$750-1200
(US$100-150)
Dining:
HK$3800-5300
(US$490-690)
Phone Bill:
HK$150-400
(US$20-50)
• Two 2-inch photographs
School Supplies:
HK$70-190
(US$10-25)
Interested applicants must possess the following minimum requirements:
Personal Expenses:
HK$1300-2500
(US$170-330)
• Completion of Year 12; or
Total:
HK$9570-16590/month
(US$1240-2145)
registration: • Duly completed application form • Photocopy of highest attained education qualification • Photocopy of personal identification card
• Level 2 in three HKDSE subjects plus Level 3 in one HKDSE subject, or
English Placement Test
Shiren Ho Mei Yan Interior Design student Design Student of the Year 2012 Organised by Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA)
*estimated cost
equivalent
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Our Students’ Wins Art Competition for MRT Hoardings by Singapore Land Transport Authority
Conference Paper: “A Study of ICT and Economic Development in Asian
Merit Award: David Chandra and Priyatna Sungkono
Countries” Author: Nikhil Khullar; Co-authors: Surender Kumar and Pawan Gupta
Audi Star Creation 2012
Presented at Second International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research
First Prize: Roderic Wong
and Development, Bangkok, June 2012
Audi Young Designer Award: Roderic Wong First Place for People’s Choice Award: Natalia Kiantoro
Conference Paper: “Determinants of Mobile Communication”
Finalists: Ling Siu Gin (Gynn Ling) and Vincent Wong
Author: Aditi Gupta Conference on Mobile Banking, Society for Education and Research
Audi Star Creation 2011 First Prize: Del Chen
Development, 28-29 February 2012 First Runner-up: Jacqueline Harliman
Roderic Wong’s Winning Collection Audi Star Creation 2012
Conference Paper: “Empirical Study on Penetration of Mobile Banking”
Ayahuasca Center Design Contest - USA
Author: Ashish Sharma
Second Prize: Jennifer Horne
Conference on Mobile Banking, Society for Education and Research
Corelle - Plate Your Design Competition 2012
Development, 28-29 February 2012 “Ban Pordee” Project by the Government Housing Bank First Prize: Sasithorn Kawinchotihirun
Corelle - Plate Your Design Competition 2012 First Runner-up: Jacqueline Harliman
Bridal Gown Design Competition First Runner-up: Janice Cheong and Michelle Sue
Creative Shoe Design Competition Second Runner-up: Zoe Ng
China Cup
Consolation: Irene Robinson and Rachel Fernandez
Men’s Wear Golden Award (First Prize): Jack Zhou Del Chen’s Winning Collection
Case Study Presentation: “Nokia’s Performance In Rural Areas”
Audi Star Creation 2011
Presenters: Nupur Jain and Rishabh Mishra
Design a Moon Cake Box Contest First Prize: Joanne Lee May Teng
First Prize: Joanne Lee May Teng Design a Moon Cake Box Contest
Third Prize: Sherlivia Kurniawan
Conference on Mobile Banking, Society for Education and Research Development, 28-29 February 2012
Design Student of the Year 2012 Organised by Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA)
Conference Paper: “Comparative Study of Tourism Industry in India and
Winner: Shiren Ho Mei Yan
Thailand” Author: Kushal Joshi; Co-authors: Surender Kumar, Vaishali Agarwal,
Estee Lauder Beautiful Earth Eco-Bag Design Competition
Pawan Gupta and Amit Tiwari
Grand Prize Winner: Goh Hun Siang
Presented at Second International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research and Development, Bangkok, June 2012
Ezecom Uniform Design Jack Zhou’s Winning Collection China Cup
Winner: Ling Siu Gin (Gynn Ling)
Grand Prize Winner: Goh Hun Siang Estee Lauder Beautiful Earth Eco-Bag Design Competition
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Our Students’ Wins 2012 fffashion Fur Free Fashion Design Contest
Paper & Scissors Logo Design Contest - USA
Second Place: Hangma Limbu
First Prize: Kejal Diwakar
Gap + Threadless Tees Design Challenge
“Ploy Saeng” Festival by Thailand Creative and Design Center
Selected Artist: Joshua Lam
Work was displayed at this large-scale exhibition: Pichaya Osothcharoenpol
Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur International Lounge Design Contest Winner: Tan Wai Lim and Chan See Ling
PUMA Motorsport Red Cube Fashion Runway
Second Runner-up: Neda Khansheybani and Chin Chee Chong
Winner: Selvage - Onpimon Chavalitcheevin, Fong May Ee, Kathryn
Finalists: Cindy Felicia and Venna Leo; Ngan Chee Hao, Ng Vee Peng and
Lagrosa Rao and So Bu Yeow
Christina Kemalasari
First Prize: Michelle Darmawan HSBC Women’s Champion 2012 Caddy
HSBC Women’s Champion 2012 Caddy Design Competition
First Runner-up: Dulce - Sim Shin Yu, Neng Zhen Yang, Lum Sin Yi and Jasay Garces
Second Runner-up: Michelle Doho Singapore Jewellery Design Award 2012
Design Competition
First Prize: Michelle Darmawan
Singapore Jewellery Design Award 2012 Second Runner-up: Michelle Doho
IEEE ALL India Young Engineers’ Humanitarian Challenge 2012 Award Recipients for Project “ABIOT”: Saurabh Kumar Ariyan and Nikhil
Spark Competition 2012
Anmol
Bronze Award: Biniya Arul Jothi
In Square Kiosk Design Competition
Super Sticky Ties Unite by 3M Singapore
Finalists: Thanatcha Chaimala, Chao Tephabutra, Sarocha Prungkarn and
First Runner-up: Jacqueline Harliman
Nopnapa Areevijittrakoon Sustainable Fashion Design Competition by Japan Creative Centre Kebaya Turun Temurun Fashion Design Contest by Tomei Grand Prize Winner: How Pei Ting
Grand Prize Winner: How Pei Ting Kebaya Turun Temurun Fashion Design Contest by Tomei
Consolation Prize: Jennifer Purnomo, Nesya Silviany Sendjaja and Prisca
First Runner-up: JJacqueline Harliman
Adeline
Super Sticky Unite by 3M Singapore
Malaysian Footwear Design Competition
Triumph Inspiration Award 2012
Most Promising Award: Roxanne Chen
First Runner-up: Ku Te Hsun
Malaysian International Fashion Award
Tropicana Life T-Shirt Design Competition
Kronenbourg Who’s Next-Most Promising Designer of the Year 2011
First Runner-up: Sashtri Vivekanandan
Winner: Chan Man Chien ZeroOne Watch Projects Marigold Peel Fresh Tetra-Pak Design Contest
Winners: Amiga Sri-Isaraporn, Anyarat Tangphotthaweesuk,
Top Prize: Ng Shu Ling
Apisit Srijarusroung and Akkaradech Bawornkul
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Top Prize: Ng Shu Ling
First Runner-up: Ku Te Hsun
Marigold Peel Fresh Tetra-Pak Design Contest
Triumph Inspiration Award 2012
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RCDC Fashion Design Graduate Scores Job with Renowned Couturier This is what you need to know about fashion designer, Zuhair Murad:
resourcefulness for students to look for their own answers and opportunities.
Nationality: Lebanese
Raffles also adds several other opportunities for students to meet field professionals such as:
Label can be found in: Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America Design range includes: Haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, and eyewear Celebrities who wore his creations: Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Shakira, Katy Perry, Beyoncé Knowles, and many others.
On Thursday, 9 June 2011, we received big news through email from Robert De Giovanni. He is the Programme Director of Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing of Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Sydney. One of his students, Natalie Rizk, landed a full-time job with Zuhair Murad! Natalie got the opportunity for her big break through a school assignment. She had to email a fashion house for her project. After exchanging several emails with a designer there, they became friends. When there was a job vacancy with Zuhair Murad, Natalie was offered a full-time position! And Natalie Rizk became one of our many Raffles legends who realised their dreams of being a fashion designer. For those who are not too familiar with the world of fashion design…
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Creations feature: Imaginative use of colours and fabrics, modernised inspirations of Grecian goddesses and Egyptian princesses. In a nutshell, he is one of those super fashion designers who have their collections on popular runways like Milan Fashion Week. And any designer who works for his label will earn a lot of credibility on their résumé. Not to mention, gain a lot of opportunities to build up his or her portfolio. There are many ways to taking your first step and approaching a couture house. Here is how our students at Raffles meet the right people: Studying at Raffles offers students plenty of opportunities to land jobs before graduation. Success depends on the student’s determination, skills, and also a bit of luck. While working on assignments, students are allowed to contact industry professionals for information. And this builds
Interned at Prada: RCDC Fashion Marketing Student, Michelle Johnson The good news is: consistent good performance in school will reward you at this point. Being an expert in your field of studies can make you a valuable resource at your internship company.
• Guest lectures by experts working in the industry.
• Course-related field trips, like to fashion exhibitions. And also to fashion shows like the Tokyo Girls Collection in Japan.
• Fashion-related competitions. Ou students are always encouraged to enter competitions to meet like-minded designers and rub shoulders with key people in the industry.
• Graduation fashion shows. All graduating fashion design students of Raffles have to prepare a collection for their graduation show. These pieces will be put on the runway to be judged by influential people in the industry.
• Plenty of fashion shows. Our fashion students around Asia Pacific practice their skills by designing for real fashion shows! Some are done for charity, some are big gala events where students are invited to design, and the good ones participate in internationallevel fashion shows in Raffles’ name.
“Through Raffles Program Director, Robert De Giovanni, I was able to secure industry work experience at Prada Australia in their PR & Advertising team which later developed into a coordinator role following my degree completion.” Michelle wrote in a testimonial.
In Michelle’s testimonial, she wrote: “Raffles provided me the option to study Fashion Marketing in an open learning environment. The course was designed to broaden ideas about the industry and also give an opportunity to relay what was learnt on a practical level. One of the significant advantages of the course was being taught by industry professionals who gave invaluable insight into the fashion world and business environment.” Preparing for an internship
Students can gain commercial experience at Raffles
Ultimately, everyone goes for an interview at a company alone. The good ones will be awarded with a position – Simple as that.
Every bachelor degree student at Raffles is required to undergo an internship. It is considered a graded module that is necessary for program completion. Students who wish to free up more time for their final year may choose to take their internships during their advanced diploma year.
Internships are not open exclusively for college students, so competition for placements can be a challenge. The best way to stay ahead of competition is to have as much exposure to your field of study. For a fashion marketer, skills in trend-spotting, fashion styling, and a sharp business sense will take you far.
No one can really predict with accuracy the kind of experiences you can get from an internship. Possibilities and probabilities are endless. Unless of course, you have field contacts who can give you insider stories. Because of this uncertainty, some students look forward to it while some dread it.
Enrolling into a fashion marketing course is an ideal way to qualify you for the job. And build your portfolio too. A good fashion school will be able to provide professional guidance for your skill development. Not to mention, school is a great place to make new friends and learn from mistakes. Failure on the job
can be costly. Fashion marketing students at Raffles, including our college in Sydney, learn about the industry though a balance of theory and practical classes. To make classes interesting, students are taken on course-related field trips to places like fashion shows, exhibitions, or boutiques. This ensures maximum immersion and exposure for students to develop realistic ideals on what fashion marketing professionals should be like. For Michelle, the Fashion Marketing course at Raffles helped her to achieve direction in her career, “The highlight of the course was interacting with various design students and going on a variety of excursions that defined my career direction and laid the groundwork to achieving success in the industry.” After Graduation With her knowledge and experience in the fashion industry, Michelle plans to tap into the luxury fashion market, “This year, I am in the process of launching a premiere online fashion boutique in New Zealand stocking luxury Australian and International labels – something I never thought possible without the support and knowledge learned at Raffles and the industry contacts passed on by Robert.” Look out for her works at Mishka Boutique! http://www.mishka.co.nz/
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Featured Lecturer
Issac Leung, Raffles School of Business Interview with Isaac:
skills. Technical skills can be gained
7) Many successful businessmen
9) How can a student score the best
1) Why did you decide to teach at
through textbooks and practice. But
were college dropouts. How does
grades in your class?
Raffles?
a person’s soft skills are influenced
an education in business help
Maintain an open dialogue with
Raffles has its own university
by his or her environment – friends,
budding business people?
teachers and pay attention.
system, unlike some of the other
family, country, and of course,
At Raffles, we teach people business
private schools – which are a
education.
processes to enhance their success
10) How would you recommend a
combination of various universities.
rate in their future job advancement
fresh business graduate to start his
We can work directly with our
5) Can you share with us what a
or entrepreneurial activities.
or her career?
university board members to
business student can expect to learn in your class?
Without understanding the
Do not be too selective over which
provide the highest level of academic standards to our students.
Besides imparting textbook theories, we also share real life industrial
2) Which is the most popular
experiences which serve to help
business course at Raffles?
students to relate better to actual
It is a prerequisite for all lecturers at Raffles to have good academic
In general, Management, because
situations. We also treat each
qualifications and years of experience as a professional practitioner.
students can pick up business
student with respect and help them
Our business lecturer, Isaac Leung, graduated from Victoria University in
fundamentals and develop skills
to develop their leadership and soft
Melbourne Australia with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration,
necessary for them to function as
skills through role modelling.
and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Technology from the South
professionals in a diverse work
Australian Institute of Technology in Adelaide. His academic achievements
environment.
6) Why would you recommend students to study at Raffles instead
do not end there either. Isaac also has a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of Southern Queensland and an Advanced Certificate
3) What do you think makes it the
of at other business schools? What
in Training and Assessment, endorsed by WDA from the Institute of Adult
most popular business course?
makes classes at Raffles special?
Learning-IAL.
The comprehensive training
Firstly, we have qualified and
provides student with a broad
experienced lecturers who can
knowledge base which comes in
guide, mentor and lead students
very handy in whatever field they
to achieving the milestone in their
choose to work for in the career.
life. The Final Year project for our
Experience-wise, Isaac had worked in Fortune 500 companies including Eastman Chemical and Hercules Incorporated. After working in the corporate world for several years, he decided to pursue his passion in training and education. Companies and institutions that he had trained and consulted for include Shenda Rosin, West Tech Chemical Limited China, Guang Dong Agricultural Group, Warwick International Group Limited, SIM, Lifecology, SIMM, and the Singapore Anglican Family Crisis Center. Isaac joined Raffles in May 2011. And now, he is in his 2nd year of being a business lecturer at Raffles College of Higher Education, Singapore.
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students is very heavily focussed on 4) In your opinion, what are
research and thus provides students
core characteristics that make a
with a unique learning experience
successful business person?
which can be a very useful asset.
fundamental processes of a business, success rates could be lower unless the person has a good mentor, good family background or has the inborn business entrepreneurial instinct in them. There are perhaps more college dropouts who are failure than those who are successful. In life we only like to report on the success cases. 8) What are business students graded on in Raffles? Students are tested on their skills, understanding, and creativity.
company to join. Take any job relevant to your field. This helps you to gauge and improve yourself. It will be best to prove your worth in an SME first and your probability of being headhunted would be higher. 11) What advice would you give to students who want to study business in Singapore? You will need commitment and stamina to finish the course. Be prepared for hard work because our accelerated courses are very demanding.
Exams will challenge their technical business thinking and understanding. Project work allows students to express their creativity through innovation and entrepreneurship.
I feel that values like character and integrity are more important than
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Associate Professor
GIUSEPPE SPINELLI
PAULA SILVAN
PETER CAMERON
FABIAN TUEN
VICTOR M. SERRANO
KEITH CRAWFORD
Principal & Programme Director, Fashion Design Raffles Design Institute, Singapore
Lecturer, Jewellery Design Raffles Design Institute, Singapore
Programme Director, Digital Media Arts (Animation, Games Design, Moving Image, Multimedia Design) Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Sydney
Lecturer, Graphic Design Raffles School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong
Program Co-ordinator, Interior Design Raffles School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong
Lecturer, Graphic Design Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Auckland
PAMELA POURZANJANI
RUSSELL RODRIGO
GULBARSHIN KARAULOVA
KENJI CHOO
ALFONSO BONILLA
Lecturer, Psychology Raffles University Iskandar, Malaysia
Lecturer, English Raffles University Iskandar, Malaysia
Coordinator & Lecturer Raffles Design Institute, Shanghai
Programme Director, Visual Communication Raffles Design Institute, Singapore
Lecturer, Multimedia Design Raffles Design Institute, Singapore
BUZ WALKER
Lecturer, Graphic Design Raffles University Iskandar, Malaysia
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Professor
Professor
ANNA LEYBINA
BOB CHUNG
PATRICK BERNARD
NICOLE CAPODIECI
SARAH SMITH
FRANCOIS GAUCHER
Programme Coordinator, Applied Psychology Raffles School of Business, Singapore
Programme Director, Interior Design Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Sydney
Academic Director, Programme Director, Culture and Communication Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Sydney
Programme Director, Commerce & Accounting Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Sydney
Programme Director, Photography Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Sydney
Lecturer, Commerce Raffles Design Institute, Guangzhou
Paulo Moreira e Silva
Mr Quek Jin Kin
KIUMARS
JOSEPH AYLMER LEWIS
LIZ THNG
SARA CORVINO
Academic Director Raffles College of Higher Education, Kuala Lumpur
Lecturer, Accountancy Raffles University Iskandar, Malaysia
Lecturer, Interior Design Raffles Design Institute, Shanghai
Assistant Programme Director, English Department Raffles Design Institute, Shanghai
Assistant Director, Fashion Design Raffles Design Institute, Shanghai
Programme Director, Visual Communication Raffles Design Institute, Shanghai
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Raffles CPD The Centre of Professional Development (CPD) acts as an important catalyst and platform for professional development for the thousands of talented students and graduates of the various institutes owned and managed by Raffles Education Corporation. We are committed to prepare our students with career development skills and provide resources to support their pursuit of their career goals. By forging extensive strategic industry partnerships, the CPD provides a seamless interface between students and the industry at all levels of their studies, and opens up a whole world of career opportunities for them. With CPD, graduates can expect top exposure for jobs advertised and industry partners have wide geographical reach and access to a greater number of talents than traditional recruitment methods. Services provide at the Raffles Centre of Professional Development include: • Internship Placement • Industrial Collaborative Projects • Career Placement • Career Consultation • Competition Information
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