Last Updated: 10 Jun 2026
Communication & Motion Design
Develop critical skillsets to create impactful and influential visual content at the intersection of design, media, and business. Build a strong foundation in visual and motion graphics, content design, marketing strategies, and business design innovation, while deepening your expertise in visual communication and motion design to stay versatile and adaptable in the fast-evolving digital content landscape.
Applicants with severe colour vision deficiency may encounter difficulties in some modules with high reliance on colour usage. Such applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for admission to the course. Interested applicants with this condition are highly encouraged to contact Nanyang Polytechnic for more information.
Course details
| Field of study | Media and Design |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered | Diploma in Communication & Motion Design |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design sub-cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-3 |
| Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type
| 1-6 |
Course modules
Core modules
- Design Exploration
- Drawing & Rendering
- Design for Communication
- Storytelling Through Media
- User-Centred Studio Practice
- Visual Narrative & Storyboarding
- Principles of Motion Design
- Typography in Media
- Infographic Design
- Design Communication Studio Practice
Complementary electives
- LifePro Units
Core modules
- Photographic Narrative Techniques
- 3D Modelling
- Motion Design Practice
- Branding Identity & Experience
- Brand Experience Studio Practice
- Cinematic Narrative Techniques
- Omnichannel Brand Strategy
- Motion Design Advanced Techniques
- Visual Communication
- Branding & Marketing Studio Practice
Complementary electives
- LifePro Units
Core modules
- Final Year Project
- Internship Programme
- Creative Entrepreneurship Project
- Personal Brand Management
Prescribed electives (Communication Design)
- Design for Sustainability
- Interactive Brand Experience
Prescribed electives (Motion Design)
- 3D for Motion Design
- Emerging Tech for Motion Design
Common electives
- Service Design
- UI/UX Design
- Gamification Techniques
- Digital Painting
Internship
| Internship duration | 12 or 24 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Advertising and Media Professional
- 2D/3D Motion Graphics Designer
- Designpreneur
- Brand Strategist
- Brand Experience Designer
- UI/UX Designer, Creative Director
- Art Director, Content Strategist
- Content Creator
- Content Strategist
- Editorial Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Infographics Designer
- Multimedia Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Social Media Content Designer
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.