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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Common Media Programme

The Common Media Programme provides a gateway into three diplomas in Singapore's original film and media school. Through the programme, students will be taught the media skills to set them on their way to becoming a multi-platform media practitioner. Students will take modules that will allow them to explore their interests in various media disciplines before ranking their choice of preferred film and media diplomas at the end of the first semester.

Course code : N14
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-A net aggregate: 4-12
Course duration : 3 years
At the end of Semester 1, you can choose to major in one of the following courses:

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.

  • (Note: Students opting to be streamed into the Diploma in Mass Communication must obtain grade 1 to 4 for O-level English Language)
  • 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.

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Course details

Field of study Media and Design
Certification offered

Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in
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, Semester 1
  • Introduction to Film & Media
  • Media Writing & Storytelling
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video Production
  • Career & Professional Preparation I
  • Exploring Contemporary Issues

Career prospects

You can explore the following industry options:

  • Mass Communication
  • Film, Sound & Video
  • Media Post-Production

Job roles will be based on the final Media course enrolled.

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.