Diploma in Arts and Theatre Management Design for User Experience Game Design Media Production and Design Sonic Arts
WELCOME TO REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC. IT’S TIME TO MAKE YOUR MARK. You are about to take the next important step in your education journey – one that will allow you to discover your potential, transform your life and achieve your dreams. Enter a world of learning and discovery with us as we help you to think deeper, dream bigger and guide you to accomplish more than you could have ever imagined. You will acquire skills that will stay with you through life. You will be nurtured into a professional, problem-solver and passionate citizen ready to take on any career you choose to follow. By the time you graduate, you will be ready to A ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE make your mark. RP helps open doors to a world of Come, join us. Choose from 41 exciting full-time diploma possibilities. Our internship programmes and programmes and one common engineering programme partnerships with established organisations from our seven schools: will prepare you for the real world of work. Immerse yourself in an established business, n School of Applied Science discover and solve real-life challenges and n School of Engineering network with valuable contacts. n School of Hospitality n n n n
School of Infocomm School of Management and Communication School of Sports, Health and Leisure School of Technology for the Arts
Whether you are looking to launch your career or pursue further studies upon graduation, our team of committed Education and Career Guidance counsellors will guide you along the route to success.
My learning journey at RP has been so fulf illing! It’s great that all my lecturers have ample experience in the industry.
I am grateful to have dedicated lecturers, especially Ms Cinthie Loy and Mr Jose De Castro, who are always ready to share their personal insights of the industry with us. With their encouragement, I am definitely more motivated to excel in my course. I also appreciate RP’s facilities, which have greatly enriched our learning. It’s a breeze to locate conducive corners for self-study and discussions. My favourite food area has to be the Lawn canteen located on level 3 at W4 building. Choices are aplenty there, including Korean, Thai and Japanese food. My learning experience in RP has been amazing. With top-notch facilities, established industry networks and a relevant curriculum, RP has many interesting courses for you to choose from. I am certain you can find a course that you truly love!
ONG LIN
Diploma in Media Production and Design Year 3
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ABOUT
School of Technology for the Arts Have an eye for design? Burning to tell your story? If that’s you, then this school could just be for you!
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At the RP School of Technology for the Arts (STA), we help you unleash your talents and groom you to be a professional for the creative industries. Through a wide range of programmes and an interdisciplinary approach, we harness your imagination, hone your artistic capabilities, fuel your passion, and develop your storytelling skills. You will also learn how to use next-gen technology effectively to enhance and deliver creative expressions for maximum impact. You will be guided to build a convincing portfolio that will enable you to secure internship in the industry of your choice. Enrol in STA and make a name for yourself in arts and theatre management, user experience design, game design and development, media production, graphic design, live sound engineering, music composition, and sound design. Covering a broad range of topics, we offer diplomas in: Arts and Theatre Management
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Design for User Experience
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Game Design
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Media Production and Design
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Sonic Arts
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OUR FACILITIES We believe that the best way to learn is through practice and experimentation. That is why you can look forward to having hands-on experience in using cutting-edge technology and the latest industry-standard tools and equipment. Your technical training for artistic expressions will take place in well-designed and well equipped spaces like: n
Audio Synthesis Studio
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Sound Recording Suites
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Black Box
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Technical Demo Studio
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Creative Studio
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Television Studio
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Foley Arts Studio
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The Atelier
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Game Production Studio
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Theatre Production Stage
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Post Production Suites
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Usability Room
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Set Construction Studio
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UX Studio
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WHY CHOOSE STA? Join STA to hone your unique skills in a welcoming environment that is conducive to spur your creativity. Dream of becoming an artist, set designer, stage manager, creative consultant, graphic designer, director, or composer? STA will harness your passion and transform it into a successful career in the industry. We offer industry internships at various arts organisations, theatre companies, advertising agencies, and recording studios to expand and build on your knowledge in real-world settings. You could be spending some time working at established corporations like Resorts World Sentosa, Ogilvy & Mather Singapore Group, Marina Bay Sands, and Mediacorp. As an STA graduate, you will leave RP with a personal portfolio of work to help open the doors to the industry of your choice. Whether your true passion lies in arts and theatre management, user experience design, game design and development, media production, graphic design, live sound engineering, music composition, or sound design, your diploma will prepare you to tackle real-world challenges in your chosen field.
R25 JAE CODE
DIPLOMA IN
ARTS AND THEATRE MANAGEMENT
Are you passionate about the arts? Unleash your creativity and maximise your potential in the dynamic world of arts and theatre management. Learn about the day-to-day operations of arts companies and arts venues. Hone your skills as a technical specialist with access to state-of-the-art theatre facilities. Visit arts organisations and universities around the world on our overseas study trips. Experience a 20-week Industry Immersion Programme at organisations such as Resorts World Sentosa, Marina Bay Sands, The Star Performing Arts Centre, Wild Rice, The Show Company, BASE Entertainment, National Gallery Singapore, and many other established arts and events companies.
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THE DIPLOMA Immerse yourself into the world of art and culture with the Diploma in Arts and Theatre Management (DATM). Learn how to balance your creativity with a keen aesthetic eye and core technical skills, combined with arts management expertise for a successful career in arts and stage management from both local and international perspectives. Stage and production management, arts marketing, lighting design, production design, and front-ofhouse and arts facilities management are highly sought after skills in various creative industries. With hands-on experience and practical training at our purpose-built Black Box at The Republic Cultural Centre (TRCC), you will gain the essentials needed to take your career in theatre to the next level.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As a DATM graduate, you can take centre stage in operational, administrative and managerial positions for integrated resorts, arts-related organisations, and theatre and production companies. You can also take on technical roles in theatre productions. Career options include: n n n n n n n n n
Artist Liaison Officer Arts Administrator Arts Facilities Manager Arts Programmer Lighting Technician Production Coordinator Scenic and Costume Designer Stage Manager Wardrobe Supervisor
Our industry attachment opportunities at established arts organisations and theatre companies will give you a real glimpse into this exciting and vibrant industry.
In this industry, we are expected to be creative while working with limited resources and constraints. In DATM, we learn to think outside the box and work realistically within boundaries. We are given a lot of exploratory space to experiment and having been able to work with people of different roles opens my mind. Our lecturers constantly share with us valuable industry experiences, and emphasise on the importance of staying curious.
Bhavisha Chandroo Methani n n
Diploma in Arts and Theatre Management Year 3
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COURSE STRUCTURE The course structure consists of general, discipline and specialisation modules. There is also an industry orientation component.
GENERAL MODULES
SPECIALISATION MODULES
B102 Organisational Behaviour
T120 Understanding Drama
B216 Marketing
T121 Arts and Singapore Society
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
T122 Introduction to Technical Theatre
G107 Effective Communication
T222 Production Design
G905 Life Skills
T225 Understanding Directing and Performance
DISCIPLINE MODULES
T324 Production Management
T201 Creative Concepts T274 Drawing T601 Arts History
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T221 Introduction to Arts Management
T329 Theatre Production Practicum Choose one out of two specialisation tracks listed below:
T602 Creative Enterprise
OPTION 1: ARTS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT TRACK
INDUSTRY ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
B107 Accounting
T300 Project T380 Portfolio Development T931 Industry Immersion Programme
B221 Human Resource Management H220 Introduction to the Event Industry H346 Leisure Events and Entertainment Management T227 Arts Marketing
FREELY CHOSEN MODULE
T326 Arts Facilities Management
Obtain a total of four modular credits from the prescribed range of freely chosen modules offered by the schools in RP.
T620 Front of House Management
OPTION 2: TECHNICAL THEATRE TRACK T219 Live Sound Fundamentals T223 Stage Management T226 Introduction to Lighting T228 Stagecraft T275 Electrical Fundamentals for Theatre T322 Lighting Design T621 Drafting for Productions
HAVE A QUESTION? Find out more about this diploma at www.rp.edu.sg/datm
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GCE O-LEVEL HOLDERS
GRADE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
1-6
MATHEMATICS (ELEMENTARY / ADDITIONAL)
1-7
ANY THREE OTHER SUBJECTS
1-6
In addition, you must have sat for one subject listed in 1st Group and another different subject listed in 2nd Group: 1st Group: Art / Art and Design, Business Studies, Combined Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media Studies (Chinese), Music 2nd Group: Additional Mathematics, Art / Art and Design, Business Studies, Chinese, Combined Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Creative 3D Animation, Design and Technology, Design Studies, Economics, Elementary Mathematics, Food and Nutrition, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Chinese, Higher Malay, Higher Music, Higher Tamil, History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, Literature in Tamil, Malay, Media Studies (English), Media Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts, Tamil
FOR NITEC
GPA ≥ 3.5
NT41 MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY NT60 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (LIGHTING AND SOUND) NT82 FASHION APPAREL PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
FOR HIGHER NITEC BS81 BUSINESS STUDIES (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION) BS83 BUSINESS STUDIES (HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS) BS96 PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION BS98 EVENT MANAGEMENT IT77 FACILITY MANAGEMENT For the full listing of entry requirements, visit www.rp.edu.sg/datm
GPA ≥ 2.0
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R36 JAE CODE
DIPLOMA IN
DESIGN FOR USER EXPERIENCE
Blown away by inspirational design and their impact on everyday living? Acquire valuable user experience (UX) skills and take design to the next level. Understand the interactive nature of design processes and how it can enhance user experience. Acquire knowledge in the areas of digital, product, spatial, and service design. Develop in-depth understanding of user-centred, inclusive and sustainable design. Attain competencies in ethnographic and user research, wire-framing, prototyping, usability testing, and design thinking. Experience a 20-week Industry Immersion Programme at leading organisations such as Ogilvy & Mather Singapore Group, KPMG Services, and Thales Solutions Asia.
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THE DIPLOMA The Diploma in Design for User Experience (DDUX) unleashes infinite opportunities for you to design interactive user interfaces that engage and excite users. Gain highly transferable design skills that are useful in a variety of industries and learn how to apply your user-centred design CAREER knowledge to different products, OPPORTUNITIES services, digital, and spatial design spheres. As a DDUX graduate, you can join leading Successful user experience design should harness cutting-edge, sophisticated technology to create simple and intuitive user interfaces that resonate with individuals. With plenty of hands-on training, you will develop your planning and practical design skills to create unique interfaces that stand out in the competitive market. With industry attachment opportunities at design companies and organisations with creative divisions, you will be exposed to first-hand training in this field.
global technology companies with strong design cultures such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, Philips, or Samsung. Career options include: n n n n n n n
Creative Consultant Information Architect Product Designer Usability Consultant User Experience Consultant / Designer User Interface Designer Web Designer
As designers, we should view from our users’ perspectives to fully understand their needs. DDUX has expanded my knowledge in design and I have developed better interpersonal skills through this course. I am thankful to have passionate lecturers who are open and willing to share relevant working experiences with us, which are important for our learning.
Aung Kyaw Bo Bo n n
Diploma in Design for User Experience Year 3
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COURSE STRUCTURE The course structure consists of general, discipline and specialisation modules. There is also an industry orientation component.
GENERAL MODULES
SPECIALISATION MODULES
B102 Organisational Behaviour
T241 Anthropological Studies
B216 Marketing
T242 Interaction Design
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
T245 Tools for Interaction Design
G107 Effective Communication
T262 Introduction to User Experience
G905 Life Skills
T281 User Experience Design Studio
T252 Fundamentals of Design
T282 User Experience Design Studio II
DISCIPLINE MODULES
T283 Ergonomics
T201 Creative Concepts
T345 Play Experience Design
T274 Drawing
T640 Service Design
T601 Arts History
T641 Physical Computing
T602 Creative Enterprise
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Choose one out of two specialisation tracks listed below:
INDUSTRY ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
OPTION 1: DIGITAL EXPERIENCE DESIGN TRACK
T300 Project
T381 Data Visualisation
T380 Portfolio Development
T382 Information Architecture
T931 Industry Immersion Programme
T383 User Interface Design T384 Usability
FREELY CHOSEN MODULE Obtain a total of four modular credits from the prescribed range of freely chosen modules offered by the schools in RP.
OPTION 2: PHYSICAL EXPERIENCE DESIGN TRACK T385 Spatial Design T386 3D Prototyping and Materials T387 Construction Details and Processes T388 Urban Environment
HAVE A QUESTION? Find out more about this diploma at www.rp.edu.sg/ddux
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GCE O-LEVEL HOLDERS
GRADE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
1-7
MATHEMATICS (ELEMENTARY / ADDITIONAL)
1-7
ANY T WO OTHER SUBJECTS
1-6
In addition, you must have sat for one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Additional Science, Art / Art and Design, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Computer Studies, Creative 3D Animation, Design and Technology, Design Studies, Engineering Science, Food and Nutrition, Fundamentals of Electronics, General Science, Higher Art, Human and Social Biology, Integrated Science, Media Studies (English), Media Studies (Chinese), Physics, Physical Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
FOR NITEC
GPA ≥ 3.5
NT21 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING / BUILDING DRAFTING (ARCHITECTURAL)
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NT44 DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN / DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN (INTERACTIVE MEDIA) NT46 PRODUCT DESIGN NT65 SPACE DESIGN (ARCHITECTURE) NT66 SPACE DESIGN (INTERIOR AND EXHIBITION) NT71 VISUAL COMMUNICATION NT80 SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEB DEVELOPMENT
FOR HIGHER NITEC
GPA ≥ 2.0
BS88 BUSINESS STUDIES (E-COMMERCE) / BUSINESS-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BS92 VISUAL MERCHANDISING BS94 RETAIL MERCHANDISING IT51 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN / MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN IT54 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN For the full listing of entry requirements, visit www.rp.edu.sg/ddux
R35 JAE CODE
DIPLOMA IN
GAME DESIGN
Inspired by the success of popular mobile games? Craft your own virtual world and become an architect of compelling new games. Acquire technical and design skills to create board and digital games. Develop capabilities in rapid prototyping, simulation and level / sound / character / interactive design. Master a variety of software tools to create 2D and 3D games. Experience a 20-week Industry Immersion Programme at leading game companies such as IGG Singapore, IAHGames, and Gumi Asia.
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THE DIPLOMA Enjoy hands-on experience in game design and make your vision of creating a successful game a reality with the Diploma in Game Design (DGD). Using your game design knowledge and technical skills, launch your career in game design and establish yourself as a bright spark in the industry. Through comprehensive training and practical sessions, you can master 2D and 3D design software to plan and build successful games on a variety of platforms, including mobile devices. Once you complete the diploma, you will graduate with your own stunning games portfolio that covers a variety of different genres. Our valuable industry attachments with game design divisions at game companies and organisations will help you to level up your skills in real-world scenarios. You can also showcase your game-making talents at the annual Global Game Jam Singapore, organised by DGD.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DGD graduates have entered a variety of professions across a host of industries including gaming companies, publishers and organisations that require game design, art and production skillsets. Alternatively, you can embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and start your own game studio to rival the biggest players in the business. Career options include: n n n n n n
2D Artist Game Designer Game Producer Game Quality Assurance Tester Game Studio Founder Level Designer
I always seek creative outlets that will allow me to express myself freely and DGD is the perfect place for that. In addition to developing useful skills in game production, I have also learnt transferable life skills such as organisational behaviour. It is especially helpful to have experienced and enthusiastic lecturers who came from the industry to share their experiences with us.
Mohammed Nadeem S/O Syed M S n n
Diploma in Game Design Year 3
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COURSE STRUCTURE The course structure consists of general, discipline and specialisation modules. There is also an industry orientation component.
GENERAL MODULES
SPECIALISATION MODULES
A107 Physics
T105 Game Programming
A113 Mathematics
T130 Tools for Game Design
B102 Organisational Behaviour
T203 Character Design
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
T230 Game Studies
G107 Effective Communication
T232 Visual Scripting for Designers
G905 Life Skills
T234 Level and World Design
T231 Analogue Game Theory
T256 Colour and Typography
DISCIPLINE MODULES T201 Creative Concepts T202 Art of Story T274 Drawing
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T601 Arts History T602 Creative Enterprise
INDUSTRY ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
T331 Game Design Workshop T333 Game Production and Management T335 Game Systems and Simulation T345 Play Experience Design
FREELY CHOSEN MODULE Obtain a total of four modular credits from the prescribed range of freely chosen modules offered by the schools in RP.
T300 Project T380 Portfolio Development T931 Industry Immersion Programme
HAVE A QUESTION? Find out more about this diploma at www.rp.edu.sg/dgd
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GCE O-LEVEL HOLDERS
GRADE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
1-7
MATHEMATICS (ELEMENTARY / ADDITIONAL)
1-7
ANY T WO OTHER SUBJECTS
1-6
In addition, you must have sat for one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Additional Science, Art / Art and Design, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Computer Studies, Creative 3D Animation, Design and Technology, Design Studies, Engineering Science, Food and Nutrition, Fundamentals of Electronics, General Science, Higher Art, Human and Social Biology, Integrated Science, Media Studies (English), Media Studies (Chinese), Physics, Physical Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
FOR NITEC
GPA ≥ 3.5
NT21 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING / BUILDING DRAFTING (ARCHITECTURAL)
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NT41 MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY NT44 DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN / DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN (INTERACTIVE MEDIA) NT52 DIGITAL ANIMATION NT54 DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN (DIGITAL VIDEO EFFECTS) NT71 VISUAL COMMUNICATION NT79 INFO-COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (CLOUD COMPUTING) NT80 SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEB DEVELOPMENT
FOR HIGHER NITEC BS88 BUSINESS STUDIES (E-COMMERCE) / BUSINESS-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BS92 VISUAL MERCHANDISING BS94 RETAIL MERCHANDISING IT63 GAMES DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT For the full listing of entry requirements, visit www.rp.edu.sg/dgd
GPA ≥ 2.0
R19
JAE CODE
DIPLOMA IN
MEDIA PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
Want to fuel your creative spark? Get noticed by crafting unforgettable visual stories across multimedia channels. Acquire expertise in graphic design, single and multi-camera video production techniques, covering various formats and genres. Create visual works for TV, print, websites, social networking platforms, mobile, and screen-based devices, building a strong online portfolio of original works. Learn essential skills to tell a good story and communicate clearly with images, words and sound to persuade an audience effectively. Experience a 20-week Industry Immersion Programme at well-known media companies such as Oak3 Films, Up BrandBuzz, Singapore Press Holdings, and Mediacorp.
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THE DIPLOMA Providing you with the knowledge and skills to produce outstanding transmedia content, the Diploma in Media Production and Design (DMPD) enables you to stand out from the crowd in the ever-evolving media landscape. Using both conventional and digital media formats, you will learn to produce a range of content to enlighten and enliven your audiences. Our comprehensive hands-on training will help you to master key techniques in media production, resulting in a portfolio of dynamic visual works across multiple media channels. Our industry attachments at production companies, advertising and design agencies and public-sector organisations will empower you to take your skills one step further.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DMPD graduates enjoy opportunities in a variety of professions at media companies, advertising agencies and media divisions of government organisations. Career options include: n n n n n n n
Assistant Producer Graphic Designer Media Manager TV Director / Producer Video Editor Videographer Web Designer
Through DMPD, I have worked on several video projects for major RP events such as Open House and for external clients. Such opportunities have deepened my skills and I am spurred to pursue my passion in video production.
Chua Sok Hui, Stella n n
Diploma in Media Production and Design Year 3
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COURSE STRUCTURE The course structure consists of general, discipline and specialisation modules. There is also an industry orientation component.
GENERAL MODULES
SPECIALISATION MODULES
B102 Organisational Behaviour
T255 Visual Storytelling
B216 Marketing
T256 Colour and Typography
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
T257 Single-Camera Production
G107 Effective Communication
T259 Multi-Camera Production
G905 Life Skills
T260 Interactive Media and Content Development
DISCIPLINE MODULES
T302 Graphic Design
T201 Creative Concepts T202 Art of Story T274 Drawing T601 Arts History T602 Creative Enterprise
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T258 Multi-Platform Storytelling
T307 Multi-Channel Content Marketing T352 Writing for Screen T354 Advanced Graphic Design T357 Advanced Single-Camera Production T358 Post Production and Motion Graphics T650 Media Formats and Genres T651 Photographic Techniques
ELECTIVE MODULE Select one module from the list below: T203 Character Design
FREELY CHOSEN MODULE Obtain a total of four modular credits from the prescribed range of freely chosen modules offered by the schools in RP.
T214 Sound Design T329 Theatre Production Practicum T359 Advanced Multi-Camera Production
HAVE A QUESTION? Find out more about this diploma at www.rp.edu.sg/dmpd
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GCE O-LEVEL HOLDERS
GRADE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
1-6
MATHEMATICS (ELEMENTARY / ADDITIONAL)
1-7
ANY THREE OTHER SUBJECTS
1-6
In addition, you must have sat for one subject listed in 1st Group and another different subject listed in 2nd Group: 1st Group: Art / Art and Design, Business Studies, Combined Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Economics, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Music, History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, Literature in Tamil, Media Studies (English), Media Studies (Chinese), Music 2nd Group: Additional Mathematics, Art / Art and Design, Business Studies, Chinese, Combined Humanities, Commerce, Commercial Studies, Creative 3D Animation, Design and Technology, Design Studies, Economics, Elementary Mathematics, Food and Nutrition, Geography, Higher Art, Higher Chinese, Higher Malay, Higher Music, Higher Tamil, History, Intro to Enterprise Development, Literature in English, Literature in Chinese, Literature in Malay, Literature in Tamil, Malay, Media Studies (English), Media Studies (Chinese), Music, Principles of Accounts, Tamil
FOR NITEC
GPA ≥ 3.5
NT41 MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY NT44 DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN / DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN (INTERACTIVE MEDIA) NT54 DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN (DIGITAL VIDEO EFFECTS) NT56 DIGITAL AUDIO AND VIDEO PRODUCTION NT70 INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN
FOR HIGHER NITEC BS92 VISUAL MERCHANDISING BS96 PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION BS97 FILMMAKING (CINEMATOGRAPHY) BS98 EVENT MANAGEMENT For the full listing of entry requirements, visit www.rp.edu.sg/dmpd
GPA ≥ 2.0
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R24 JAE CODE
DIPLOMA IN
SONIC ARTS
Energised by stirring music compositions and innovative sound effects? Channel your creativity into aural exploration that will unleash the power of music and sound to inspire the world. Develop an appreciation for various musical genres. Acquire valuable skills in location sound recording, multi-track recording, audio postproduction, sound design, sonic experimentation, live sound reinforcement, composition, and performance. Explore an extensive range of audio technology and equipment, HD software, analogue synthesisers, and instruments. Experience a 20-week Industry Immersion Programme with organisations such as Marina Bay Sands, Mediacorp, Sennheiser, So Drama! Entertainment (SAFRA Radio), Universal Studios Singapore, and Yellowbox Studios.
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THE DIPLOMA With the Diploma in Sonic Arts (DSA), you can harness your creativity and technical skills to create aural masterpieces. Discover the power of sound by recording live performances and transforming them for visual production, presentation and performance. Composing, recording, mixing, and mastering audio tracks are important skills in music production, but the DSA goes one step further to develop your professional capabilities in live sound recording, sound reinforcement and audio engineering. With hands-on experience in real-life recording studios, you will have access to cutting-edge technologies to develop your competency as a sound maestro. With industry attachments in leading media and entertainment companies, you will be able to experience the magnetic, dynamic nature of the music industry first-hand.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The possibilities are endless for DSA graduates. From arranger or composer to sound editor, sound designer, or sound engineer, you will be well-prepared for almost any role in the entertainment or media industry. Graduates may also consider a career as an in-house music or audio specialist for new media companies, software developers or game producers. Career options include: n n n n n n
Arranger Audio Post-Production Editor Composer Dialogue Editor Live Sound Engineer Sound / Audio Designer
Sound is an invisible art form and is often misunderstood or taken for granted. At DSA, I have learnt to appreciate and produce works with distinctive professional quality. Surrounded by top-notch audio facilities and experienced lecturers, I am always inspired to make a difference in the audio industry!
Shirlene Jalexne Loh Xue Ling n n
Diploma in Sonic Arts Year 3
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COURSE STRUCTURE The course structure consists of general, discipline and specialisation modules. There is also an industry orientation component.
GENERAL MODULES
SPECIALISATION MODULES
B102 Organisational Behaviour
T110 Music Theory and Keyboard Skills
B216 Marketing
T214 Sound Design
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
T215 Music Theory Workshop
G107 Effective Communication
T218 Electronic Music
G905 Life Skills
T219 Live Sound Fundamentals
T217 Recording Studio Fundamentals
T257 Single-Camera Production
DISCIPLINE MODULES T201 Creative Concepts T202 Art of Story T601 Arts History T602 Creative Enterprise
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INDUSTRY ORIENTATION PROGRAMME T300 Project T380 Portfolio Development
T260 Interactive Media and Content Development T311 Instrument Design T313 Sonic Art Studio T315 Music Composition T316 Sound for Media and Foley Arts T319 Advanced Recording Studio Techniques T364 Professional Techniques for Live Sound T610 Contemporary and World Music Appreciation
T931 Industry Immersion Programme
FREELY CHOSEN MODULE Obtain a total of four modular credits from the prescribed range of freely chosen modules offered by the schools in RP.
HAVE A QUESTION? Find out more about this diploma at www.rp.edu.sg/dsa
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GCE O-LEVEL HOLDERS
GRADE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
1-7
MATHEMATICS (ELEMENTARY / ADDITIONAL)
1-7
ANY T WO OTHER SUBJECTS
1-6
In addition, you must have sat for one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Additional Science, Art / Art and Design, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Computer Studies, Creative 3D Animation, Design and Technology, Design Studies, Engineering Science, Food and Nutrition, Fundamentals of Electronics, General Science, Higher Art, Human and Social Biology, Integrated Science, Media Studies (English), Media Studies (Chinese), Physics, Physical Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
FOR NITEC
GPA ≥ 3.5
NT26 ELECTRICAL FITTING AND INSTALLATION / ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND SERVICING / ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY / ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (INSTALLATION AND SERVICING) NT40 INFO-COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY / INFO-COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (NETWORKING AND SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION) NT41 MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY NT47 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY NT56 DIGITAL AUDIO AND VIDEO PRODUCTION NT60 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (LIGHTING AND SOUND) NT70 INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN
FOR HIGHER NITEC BS83 BUSINESS STUDIES (HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS) BS84 BUSINESS STUDIES (EVENT MANAGEMENT) BS96 PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION BS98 EVENT MANAGEMENT IT54 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN For the full listing of entry requirements, visit www.rp.edu.sg/dsa
GPA ≥ 2.0
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Scholarships At STA, we recognise and reward the efforts of our top students. Our scholarship recipients are all-rounders who have excelled both academically and in their extracurricular activities to emerge as leaders in their chosen fields of study. CHOO-LIM SCHOLARSHIP
REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC-DAISY PHAY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Aung Kyaw Bo Bo
Shu Shi Qi Angel n n
Diploma in Design for User Experience Year 3
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Far East Organization Scholarship
RP FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Jeanette Lim Hui En
Ryan Chia Zhi Hao
Diploma in Sonic Arts Year 3
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LEE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
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Diploma in Game Design Year 3
Diploma in Sonic Arts Year 1
SCANDINAVIAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Mohammed Nadeem S/O Syed M S n
Diploma in Media Production and Design Year 2
Nadia Asyikin Bte Abdul Malik n n
Diploma in Media Production and Design Year 3
NGEE ANN KONGSI SCHOLARSHIP
TAN SRI DR TAN CHIN TUAN SCHOLARSHIP
Tang Hui Ying
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Diploma in Arts and Theatre Management Year 3
Law Qian Wei n n
Diploma in Arts and Theatre Management Year 3
To find out more about our scholarship scheme, visit www.rp.edu.sg/scholarship
Further Education We provide our graduates with opportunities for further studies at both local and overseas universities. LOCAL
OVERSEAS
Nanyang Technological University n National Institute of Education n School of Art, Design and Media n School of Computer Engineering n Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Australian National University
National University of Singapore n Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences n Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Singapore Institute of Technology n DigiPen Institute of Technology n Glasgow School of Art Singapore Management University
Chapman University Edith Cowan University Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
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King’s College London Queensland University of Technology The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts The University of British Columbia The University of Melbourne University of the Arts London Vancouver Film School
Our Outstanding Graduate Syafiq joined his dream course, the Diploma in Sonic Arts through the Direct Polytechnic Admissions (now known as Early Admissions Exercise). Syafiq believes in pushing new frontiers and frequently draws inspiration from various materials and music genres. One of Syafiq’s breakthroughs was having composed an original Gamelan piece named ‘Rampak 2.0’, alongside musician, Rosemainy Buang, who is also the alumni and instructor from RP’s Gamelan Naga Kencana (RPGNK) interest group. ‘Rampak 2.0’ was performed in various venues in Singapore as well as the International Gamelan Festival held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2014. It was also recently featured in RPGNK’s 10th Anniversary item, ‘Sedasa: Sedulur: Seirama – A Decade of Dissonance and Harmony’.
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Diploma in Sonic Arts 2014 Graduate
In 2017, Syafiq successfully passed the prestigious and highly competitive ‘Ableton Certified Trainer Program’ in Hong Kong, becoming the first Ableton Certified Trainer in Singapore. Syafiq now offers his knowledge in one-on-one lessons and small group classes. He hopes to open the first Ableton Training Centre in Singapore.
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Student Achievements Our students are encouraged to maximise their potential and strive for success in everything they do. We are proud to share their accomplishments over the years.
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2017
2016
Certificate of Achievement, National Youth Achievement Award Council (NYAAC)
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Best Lighting, National Youth Film Awards
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The Crowbar Awards
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Bronze Award, Graphic Design Technology in WorldSkills Singapore
- Bronze Award (Integrated Project under the Innovation & Technology Discipline)
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- Bronze Award (Photography under the Digital Discipline)
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- Bronze Award (Art Direction under the Design Discipline)
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3rd place, National Crime Prevention Council’s (NCPC) Mobile Game Design Contest The Crowbar Awards - Gold Award (Short Film) - Silver Award (Editing) - Bronze Award (Soundtrack and Music) - Bronze Award (Directing)
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Goh Chok Tong Youth Premise Award (Merit)
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Best Art Category Award, Global Game Jam
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Entry to SUTD’s Game Lab Game Innovation Programme
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2nd prize, National Climate Change Video Competition
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Goh Chok Tong Youth Premise Award (Distinction)
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SINDA Excellence Award
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Youth Outstanding Project Award, Youthphoria Competition
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2nd and 3rd prize, National Climate Change Video Competition
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Merit Prize, Challenge for the Urban and Built Environment (CUBE)
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Entry to SUTD’s Game Lab Game Innovation Programme
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1st prize, Charity in Motion Video Competition
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Best Ergonomic Award, National Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology Students’ (A&RTs) Challenge
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3rd prize, National Fire and Civil Emergency Preparedness Council (NFEC) – Digital Photography Competition
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Goh Chok Tong Youth Promise Award (Merit)
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2nd prize, National Climate Change Video Competition
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3rd prize, Tray Return Icon Design Competition, jointly organised by the National Environment Agency
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Student Overseas Trips Experience and learn from diverse creative cultures. At STA, we believe in exposing our students to global trends through meaningful and memorable cross-cultural exchanges. This is why we regularly organise a variety of overseas trips to countries around Asia and beyond. With trips for both diploma-related and service-learning, we provide our students with enriching opportunities for learning through an adventure of a lifetime. STA students have travelled to:
AUSTRALIA CHINA CZECH REPUBLIC HONG KONG 28
INDONESIA KOREA MACAU MALAYSIA SRI LANKA TAIWAN THAILAND UNITED STATES
RP Courses School of Applied Science
School of Infocomm
Diploma in R14 Biomedical Sciences R16 Biotechnology R29 Environmental Science R53 Marine Science and Aquaculture R17 Materials Science R22 Pharmaceutical Sciences
Diploma in R18 Business Applications R13 Business Information Systems R55 Infocomm Security Management R12 Information Technology R31 Interactive and Digital Media R47 Mobile Software Development
School of Engineering
School of Management and Communication
Common Engineering Programme Diploma in R20 Aerospace Avionics R40 Aerospace Engineering R39 Aviation Management R50 Electrical and Electronic Engineering R56 Engineering Design with Business R54 Engineering Systems and Management R41 Green Building Energy Management R11 Industrial and Operations Management R21 Supply Chain Management R42
School of Hospitality Diploma in R34 Customer Experience Management with Business R37 Hotel and Hospitality Management R28 Integrated Events Management R46 Restaurant and Culinary Operations R44 Wellness and Hospitality Business* *Formerly known as Diploma in Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Management
Diploma in R48 R52 R32 R51
Consumer Behaviour and Research Human Resource Management with Psychology Mass Communication Social Enterprise Management
School of Sports, Health and Leisure Diploma in R43 Health Management and Promotion R45 Health Services Management R33 Outdoor and Adventure Learning R26 Sports and Exercise Sciences R27 Sports and Leisure Management R49 Sports Coaching
School of Technology for the Arts Diploma in R25 Arts and Theatre Management R36 Design for User Experience R35 Game Design R19 Media Production and Design R24 Sonic Arts
For more details on course information and entry requirements, please contact:
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY FOR THE ARTS 6369 8906 www.rp.edu.sg/sta help-STA@rp.edu.sg SchoolofTechnologyfortheArts
REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC 6510 3000 www.rp.edu.sg
9 Woodlands Avenue 9, Singapore 738964
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