Dear Teachers and Career Counselors As your students are busy preparing for their yearend or GCE examinations, they might also be at the crossroad of what’s next for them. At Raffles College of Higher Education (Raffles), we offer career pathways for the creative industry. With 38 colleges in 14 cities in Asia Pacific, and a strong team of international lecturers with industry experience, our students will gain international exposure and industry knowledge in areas of: Animation Games Design Graphic Design Interactive Media Design Interior Design Jewellery Design Fashion Design Fashion Marketing and Management Fashion Communication and Journalism Product Design Transportation Design
Enclosed is our electronic newsletter, e-pulse for your information and dissemination to your graduating students.
RAFFLES COLLEGE OF DESIGN AND COMMERCE Raffles College of Design and Commerce (RCDC), a unique education provider and University partner of Raffles College of Higher Education. Formerly, known as KvB Insitute of Technology, the college has a 30-year history of delivering excellent courses and producing graduates who are well respected and successful in their careers. With industry experts on board as lecturers, RCDC offers curriculum that are based on current industry knowledge and requirements. We would like to extend our congratulations to Raffles College of Design and Commerce (RCDC) for the continuous efforts in achieving recognised University qualification under the Ministry of Manpower in Singapore.
Thank you. Yours sincerely Ms Elle WONG Assistant Manager Raffles College of Higher Education
SINGAPORE NATIONAL DAY PARADE 11 FLIP VIDEO COMPETITION! Three Raffles Designers emerged as winners in the National Day Parade Flip Video Competition! Check out the winning entries on “Reflections on the Singapore Spirit”. Congratulations to Alexis Flores, Cherlyn Ng and Ho Jun Hui!
MARIGOLD PEEL FRESHFRESH AT 25! TETRA-PAK DESIGN CONTEST Four students took part in this competition and we are proud to announce that Raffles Designer Ng Shu Ling emerged as one of the top three winners with her design entitled “25 Years of Crowning Glory”. Her design will be featured on the most popular and best-selling orange juice! Keep a lookout for the upcoming Marigold Peel th Fresh 25 Anniversary Limited Edition packs!
MASTER GRADUATE WOWS THE SINGAPORE HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD th
On 14 July 2011, Raffles Master Graduate Vrinda Modi did a sensational presentation to the Singapore Housing & Development Board (HDB). Specializing in Interior Design, Vrinda presented her research on ‘Sustainable Indoor Landscapes for Interior Air Purification’ to revolutionize the interior concept of the Bras Basah Complex in Singapore. Her dissertation explored the design and application of landscapes in indoor environments.
TRIUMPH INSPIRATION AWARDS 2011 AT BERLIN Raffles Designer, Ms Winnie Setio beat 14 finalists to clinch this national award with her winning design, “Beau De Contour”. She represented Singapore at the 2011 Triumph Inspiration Awards (International) in Berlin during the Berlin Fashion week. Catch our Raffles Designer-Winnie Setio's winning piece walk down the runway at the Triumph Inspiration Award Berlin 2011!(Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3)
EVIAN LIVE YOUNG INSPIRATION TEE SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION Seven Raffles Designers took part in the Evian Live Young Inspiration T-shirt Design Competition competing among other participants from local design schools. Evian has spotted Mr. David Adi Chandra’s design and he took home first place with his cupid inspired design.
. If your students are aspired to be award-winning Designers, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly Education Consultants at 63385288 or email us at enquiries@raffles-college.edu.sg
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