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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.

Course code : N82
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-A net aggregate: 6-12
Course duration : 3 years

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

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
  • 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)
Year 2
  • 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
Year 3
  • 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

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.