Whether it is an up-scale hotel or resort, snazzy bar restaurant, happening entertainment hub, swanky boutique or cutting-edge showroom, this course develops your design thinking and teaches you the professionally- driven skills to create these spaces.
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Retail & Hospitality Design |
| Application: | Please refer to the section on 'Admission & Requirements'. |
The Course
In this course, you will undergo a rigorous programme covering spatial design, communication graphics, environmental branding, visual merchandising and the detailing of good interior spaces. You will research culture, emerging lifestyles and the latest concepts in design.
The course teaches you to develop a keen sense of observation, an attention to design detail and the ability to conduct accurate and meaningful research. You will learn the principles of interior design theory, interior environmental technology as well as develop the ability to communicate design ideas and to transform their concepts further to working drawings.
Career Opportunities
Our strengths in graduate employability are a result of the course being aligned to the needs of the industry. Graduates of this course have secured employment and skills profiles to step confidently into the retail and hospitality design industry. You will be able to work with multi- disciplinary design companies, industry-related firms, in project management, as a space planner or draftsperson, or you may even choose to work in interior and architectural design firms with retail and hospitality projects. After acquiring work experience, you could even establish a design practice offering a range of design services to clients locally and regionally.
Selection Procedure
All applications meeting our minimum entry requirements are considered. Candidates with good O level results may apply via the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE).
Candidates with good portfolios and strong inclination for creativity and design may apply through the Joint Polytechnic Special Admission Exercise (JPSAE). Shortlisted candidates are usually required to attend an interview to which they should bring samples/portfolios of their work in art and design exercises or other media of expression that show evidence of creativity and imagination. They may also show certificates of completed courses and letters of recommendation from employers. Other qualities like commitment, motivation and passion for art and design are most favourably considered. The process seeks to ascertain your aptitude, attitude, knowledge and potential for the course.
Minimum Entry Requirements
| English Language (EL1)* | Grades 1-7 |
| Mathematics (E or A) | Grades 1-7 |
| Any three other subjects, excluding CCA | Grades 1-6 |
Applicants must also have sat for at least one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Additional Science, Art / Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Computer Studies, Creative 3-D Animation, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Food & Nutrition, Fundamentals of Electronices, General Science, Higher Art, Human & Social Biology, Integrated Science, Media Studies (English), Physics, Physical Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
*Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ Unified Examination Chinese (UEC) holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the relevant English Language (e.g. Bahasa Inggeris).
Note: Applicants who have partial or complete colour appreciation deficiency should not apply for this course.
See also the minimum entry requirements for:
Graduation Requirements
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | : min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | : 20 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | : 93 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | : min 122 credit units |
Cross-Disciplinary Subjects
Students are required to obtain a minimum of 9 credit units from the list of Cross-Disciplinary Subjects.
Additional Information
Enquiries
For Admission & Application Enquiries:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67882000
Email: admissions@tp.edu.sg
For Course Enquiries:
| SCH | Tel | Website | |
| ASc | 6780 5322 | http://www-as.tp.edu.sg | aschotline@tp.edu.sg |
| BUS | 6780 5127 | http://www-bus.tp.edu.sg | bushotline@tp.edu.sg |
| DES | 6780 5133 | http://www-des.tp.edu.sg | deshotline@tp.edu.sg |
| ENG | 6780 5144 | http://www-eng.tp.edu.sg | enghotline@tp.edu.sg |
| HSS | 6780 6565 | http://www-hss.tp.edu.sg | hsshotline@tp.edu.sg |
| IIT | 6780 5158 | http://www-iit.tp.edu.sg | iit@tp.edu.sg |
Sale of Prospectus
The prospectus for full-time diploma is on sale at the following places for the price of S$7.00 per copy.
One Stop Service Centre
Temasek Polytechnic
Administration Block 9
East Wing, Lobby C, Level 2 (Plaza Level)
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Alternatively, you can request the prospectus to be mailed to you. The cost is S$7.00 + S$2.50(local postage cost) for local addresses and S$7.00 + overseas postage cost for overseas addresses. You can send in your requests to corpcomm@tp.edu.sg
Please make your cheques/drafts* payable to "Temasek Polytechnic" and send it together with your request to:
Corporation Communications
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
* Foreign cheques/drafts drawn on overseas banks are not acceptable.
