Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Film, Sound & Video
To provide a strong foundational education in the artistic and technical aspects of filmmaking. Through the course, students will acquire skills to help them embark on their career in the film, television and media industry.
Applicants with 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 Film, Sound & Video |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
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:
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| 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
|
1-6 |
Course modules
- Introduction to Film & Media
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Video Production
- Media Writing & Storytelling
- Motion Graphics
- Career and Professional Preparation I
- TV Production
- Audio Technology
- Photography
- Editing
- Health and Wellness
- Innovation Made Possible
- Exploring Contemporary Issues
- English Language Express (for selected students)
- Film History
- Cinematography
- Post-Production
- Scriptwriting
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Asian Cinema
- Producing
- Directing
- Intermediate Filmmaking
- Sound Design
- Career and Professional Preparation II
- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
- Advanced Filmmaking
- Capstone Project
- 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:
- Junior Scriptwriter
- Production Assistant
- Assistant Producer
- Assistant Director
- Assistant Cameraman
- Lighting Technician
- Sound Recordist
- Video Editor
- Sound Editor
- Art Department Assistant
- Vision Mixer
- Floor Manager
- Camera Operator
- Junior Grip
- Junior Gaffer
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How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. 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.