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Last Updated: 18 May 2026

Higher Nitec in Communication Design (2 Years)

Discover your creative potential with Higher Nitec in Communication Design! Learn skills in graphic design, web and multimedia. Choose Graphic Design or Animation & Motion Graphics to prepare for an exciting career in design.

ITE College Central
Admission type: JAE, ITE EAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
CollegeCourse code
ELB4-A net aggregate
ITE College Central
V9511 - 39

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2CD and applies to all colleges.

Applicants for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency.

Course details

Field of studyMedia and Design
Certification offered
Higher Nitec in Communication Design
Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

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

For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
To be eligible for admission, you must have also sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).
SubjectGrade
English Language1-7
Any 2 other subjects
    1-8

    Internship

    Internship duration6 months

    Career prospects

    Companies in the fields of advertising, graphic design, photography, multimedia, production and print employ Higher Nitec in Communication Design graduates with specialisation in Graphics Design. Our graduates serve the industry as Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Photographer.

    Higher Nitec in Communication Design with specialisation in Animation & Motion Graphics graduates are employed in various creative fields in animation studios, entertainment design studios, video production houses, post-production houses, advertising agencies and games companies. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Junior CG Artist, Junior Designer, Junior Story Artist, 3D Generalist, Junior Asset Creator, Junior 3D Modeller, Junior Texture Artist, Junior 3D Rigger, Junior Lighting Artist, Junior Animator, Junior Games Artist, Character Artist and AR /VR /MR Designer.

    How to register

    Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

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

    ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

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