The Raffles Path to Success

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

82

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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Dr

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Dr

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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Notes

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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