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Design
This diploma has 2 specialisations: Architecture and Product Innovation. Students will acquire a broad based knowledge of design before specialising. The emphasis will be on Studio Based Learning.
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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 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, Engineering and Technology 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
- Design Foundation Studio
- Design Visualisation & AI
- History and Principles of Design
- Digital Modelling & Fabrication
- DE Experience (Sustainability)
- Career and Professional Preparation 1
- Innovation Made Possible (IS)
- English Language Express (for selected students)
Modules for Architecture specialisation
- Design Studio 2 (Social Design)
- Building Information Modeling
- Architectural Design Communication
- Architectural Tectonics and Technology
- Confident Communication: Find Your Voice (VOICE) (IS)
- Health & Wellness (IS)
Modules for Product Innovation specialisation
- Design Studio 2 (UI/UX)
- Advanced Digital Modelling & Rendering
- Design Communication 1
- Model Making
- User Interface & Digital Prototyping
- Confident Communication: Find Your Voice (VOICE) (IS)
- Health & Wellness (IS)
Modules for Architecture specialisation
- Design Studio 3 (Community Design/Build)
- Parametric & Computational Design
- Green Building Technology & System
- Career & Professional Preparation II
- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective (IS)
- Design Studio 4 (Sustainable Technologies)
- Smart & Sustainable Urban System
- Architectural Compliance & Regulations
- Design Simulation & Performance Modeling
Modules for Product Innovation specialisation
- Design Studio 3 (Service Design)
- Design Communication 2
- Advanced Rendering & Animation
- User-Centric Design
- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective (IS)
- Design Studio 4 (Design Entrepreneurship)
- Design Development & Sustainable Innovation
- Entrepreneurship & Digital Marketing
- Career & Professional Preparation II
Modules for Architecture specialisation
- Design Studio 5 (Placemaking & Biophilic Design)
- Architectural Practice
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots (IS)
- Option 1: (default): 6-month Internship
- Option 2: Final Year Project
Modules for Product Innovation specialisation
- Capstone Project
- Technology & AI for Design
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots (IS)
- Option 1: (default) 6-month Internship
- Option 2: Final Year Project
Internship
| Internship duration | 12 week for Architecture track, 12 or 22 weeks for Product Innovation track |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Sept to Nov (Architecture track) and Sept to Nov or Sept to Feb (Product Innovation track) |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Architectural Executive (Architecture)
- Architectural Associate (Architecture)
- Interior Designer (Architecture)
- Architectural Drafter (Architecture)
- BIM Modeler (Architecture)
- Technical Officer (Architecture)
- Architectural Site Supervisor (Architecture)
- Project Coordinator (Architecture)
- Product/Industrial Designer (Product Innovation)
- Furniture Designer (Product Innovation)
- Visual communication Designer (Product Innovation)
- Packaging Designer (Product Innovation)
- UI/UX Designer (Product Innovation)
- User Experience Designer (Product Innovation)
- Service Designer (Product Innovation)
- Design Entrepreneurs (Product Innovation)
- Engineering/Innovation Designers (Product Innovation)
- Design consultant
- Retail Designer
- Visual Merchandising Designer
- Planning Executive
- Technical Sales Executive
- Exhibition Designer/Spatial designer
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
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