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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Higher Nitec in Communication Design (3 years)

This course will prepare you to perform in key functional areas in graphic design, web development, digital media tools and techniques and multi-media production through 2 specialisations:

1. Graphic Design specialisation equips you with essential skills in visual communication and design principles to create visually appealing and effective designs for various mediums, including print and digital platforms.

2. Animation & Motion Graphics specialisation equips you with animation principles, storytelling techniques, and how to bring characters and objects to life through movement using various software and tools to create professional-grade animations that showcases their proficiency in animation and motion graphics.

ITE College Central
Admission type: JIEN , ITE EAE
Course duration : 3 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'N':
College Course code
B4 net aggregate
ITE College Central
 HF3CD 2 - 3

Applicants should ensure that they do not have colour appreciation deficiency. Interested applicants with this condition should contact ITE for more information.

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Course details

Field of study Media and Design
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Communication Design
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Minimum entry requirement

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

For N-Level students seeking admission through JIE
Subject Grade
Completed GCE 'N' Level -

Internship

Internship duration 3+6 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 Intake Exercise 'N' (JIE 'N')

You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. 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.