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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Media Post-Production

This course specialises in technical theatre and video post-production skills, such as stage lighting, live sound, stage/production management, video editing, 3D motion graphics, live streaming, projection mapping, augmented/virtual reality, etc., to produce creative work that supports live performances, events and virtual production. Graduates can join the media industry as technical theatre and post-production professionals in the abovementioned fields.

Course code : N13
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-A net aggregate: 7-14
Course duration : 3 years

Applicants with colour vision deficiency, severe vision deficiency or hearing deficiency may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with any of these conditions are advised to contact Ngee Ann Polytechnic for more information.

Course details

Field of study Media and Design
Certification offered

Diploma in Media Post-Production

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

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

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
Subject Grade
English Language 1-6
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-7

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

Year 1
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Motion Graphics
  • Media Writing & Storytelling
  • Video Production
  • Introduction to Film & Media
  • Post-Production Fundamental
  • Introduction to Production Management
  • Studio Production
  • Audio Production
  • Career and Professional Preparation I
  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation Made Possible
  • Exploring Contemporary Issues
  • English Language Express (for selected students)
Year 2
  • 3D Motion Graphics
  • CG Fundamental
  • Lighting
  • Live Sound
  • Audio Post-Production
  • Virtual Production
  • Livestream Production
  • Projection Mapping 1
  • Video Post-Production
  • Career and Professional Preparation II
  • World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
Year 3
  • Capstone Project
  • Projection Mapping 2
  • Internship
  • Project ID: Connecting the Dots

Internship

Internship duration 16 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3
Internship period Mar to Aug, or Sep to Feb

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Stage Technician
  • Lighting Technician
  • Sound Technician
  • Projection Mapping Technician
  • Assistant Stage Manager
  • Assistant Production Manager
  • Virtual Production Coordinator/Supervisor
  • Livestream Assistant/Producer
  • Video Editor
  • 2D Graphic Artist/3D Graphic Artist
  • Motion Graphics Artist

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.