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Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Arts & Entertainment Production Management

This diploma equips you with the skills required to plan and manage entertainment and theatrical events. Covering stage management, designing and integrating costumes, props, sets, and lighting, managing professional lighting, staging, and audio-visual set-ups. This course empowers students to produce engaging live events for audiences. Join this course to embark on a career as a designer, technician, or arts manager in the Arts and Entertainment industry.

Course code: R25
Republic Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE, DAE, JPAE, Poly EAE, PFP
2026 JAE ELR2B2-A net aggregate: 13 - 21
Course duration: 3 years

It should be noted that applicants with visual impairment, and/or hearing impairment and/or mild colour vision deficiency may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Applicants may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for the programmes. For more clarifications and information, please check directly with Republic Polytechnic.

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Course details

Field of study
Media and Design
Certification offered

Diploma in Arts & Entertainment Production Management

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Humanities, Arts, Media and Business cluster

SubjectGrade
English Language Syllabus A1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics1-3

Any 1 relevant subject:

  • Art
  • Geography
  • History
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
  • Literature in English
  • Principles of Accounts
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

    		1-4
    For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
    SubjectGrade
    English Language1-6
    Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-7

    Any one of the 1st group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type

    • Art
    • Business Studies
    • Combined Humanities
    • Economics
    • Geography
    • Higher Art
    • Higher Music
    • History
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Chinese)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Malay)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Tamil)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
    • Intro to Enterprise Development
    • Literature in English
    • Literature in Chinese
    • Literature in Malay
    • Literature in Tamil
    • Media Studies (English)
    • Media Studies (Chinese)
    • Music
    		1-6

    Course modules

    General modules
    • Innovation and Practice
    • Effective Workplace Communication
    • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
    • Singapore, the World and I
    • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
    • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
    • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
    • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
    • Designing Your Impact
    Discipline modules
    • Digital Marketing and eCommerce
    • Technical Theatre
    • Sound Design
    • Creative Studio
    • Art of Story
    • Arts Management
    • Production Design
    • Introduction to Lighting
    • Stagecraft
    • Production Stage Management
    • Audio Visual Technology
    • Design for Interactive Media
    • Introduction to User Experience
    • Theatre Production Practicum
    • Spatial Design Studio
    • Arts and Technology
    • Creative Enterprise
    Elective modules

    List of Electives

    • Music Theory for Production
    • Game Design and Gamification
    • Visual Storytelling for Content Creators
    • Design Research for UX
    • Drawing and Digital Illustration

    AND if you are taking the One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme, you will need to select ONE of the following options:

    Option A

    • Select Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes
    • Option B: Select a Minor Programme

    Option B

    • Select a Minor Programme

    Option C

    • Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)
    Industry orientation programmes
    • Portfolio Development

    Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

    • Project

    And select one module from the list below:

    • Industry Immersion Programme
    • Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
    • Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme

    Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

    • Portfolio Development
    • Industry Immersion Programme
    • Industry Immersion Programme II

    Internship

    Internship duration20 weeks or 36 weeks
    Internship timeframeYear 3

    Career prospects

    You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

    • Artist Liaison Officer
    • Arts Administrator
    • Arts Programmer
    • Lighting Programmer/ Designer
    • Marketing and Outreach Manager
    • Production/Stage Manager
    • Scenic and Costume Coordinator
    • Venue Manager

    Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

    How to register

    Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

    You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

    Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

    You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

    You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

    You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

    You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.