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Digital Film & Television
An award-winning course that emphasises the creative and technical aspects of compelling story-telling through film and video while immersing students in the business end of film-making.
Applicants with mild or severe colour vision deficiency or severe vision impairment may have difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with these conditions should contact Temasek Polytechnic for more information.
Course details
| Field of study | Media and Design |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Digital Film & Television |
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 |
One of the following relevant 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
Diploma-related modules
- Discovering Design
- Design in Context
- Aesthetics for Design
- Form & Materiality
- Visual Narratives: Photography
- Visual Narratives: Videography
- Creative Storytelling
- Basic Video Production
- Video Editing
- Introduction to Directing
- Directing
- Pitching for Social Media
- Production Planning and Management
General modules
- Career Readiness
- Current Issues and Critical Thinking
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Leadership in Action
- Sports and Wellness
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Diploma-related modules
- Studio Production
- Screen Writing
- Short Film Project 1
- Short Film Project 2
- Sustainable Practices in Design
- Documentary Project
- Overview of Non-Fiction
Options
- Audio Post
- Cinematography
- Advanced Editing
- Advanced Directing
- Content Marketing
- Writing for Non-Fiction Film and Television
Electives
- Game Design
- Design for Screen
- Broadcast Design
General modules
- Global Studies
- Effective Communication
- Professional Communication
- Sustainability & Climate Action *
- Guided Learning *
* Students must choose to take either Sustainability & Climate Action or Guided Learning.
Diploma-related modules
- Industry Film Project
- Major Project: DFT
General modules
- Student Internship Programme
- Career Management
Internship
| Internship duration | 16 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Film-makers
- Cinematographer
- Scriptwriter
- Producer
- Director
- Video Editor
- Sound Recordist
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). 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.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.