You have your own blog, are constantly connected via MSN, play online games and buy products and services off the web. You are attracted by the immediacy and spontaneous interaction of the online medium, and can’t wait to learn how to design such interactive experiences yourself. If you are passionate about design and are keen to harness the vast potential that multimedia and interaction design have to offer, this may just be the course for you.
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Interactive Media Design |
| Application: | Please refer to the section on 'Admissions & Requirements'. |
The Course
Interactive Media Design places you right at the frontier of new media and dynamic design. It’s not just about designing web pages. It’s about the convergence of web and multimedia technology to create dynamic interactive user experiences. With the reality of rich media content and real-time interaction, it’s about pushing the boundaries of online entertainment, interactive television, ecommerce, e-learning, and communications of the future. It’s about how we will live, work, and play.
You will design interactive applications and devices that not only look good but are functional, intuitive, and easy to use. You will learn creative idea generation, colour theory, drawing and art techniques, as well as photography. Hands-on projects will develop and expand your graphic design and technical skills such as multimedia production and interactive authoring to build interactive websites, small-screen mobile applications and experimental interactive installations.
Throughout the course, you will be constantly exposed to client-based projects that equip you with real-world working experience. Your competitive edge will be sharpened by participating in international and local competitions, while our Student Internship Programme will increase your exposure to professional practices, both in Singapore and overseas.
Career Opportunities
You have just got to be at the head of this rising wave of Singapore’s expanding creative economy! As a graduate of our course, you could be earmarked for career opportunities that could include interactive media designers/producers, web designers, interactive media project managers, information architects, content developers, interface designers and visual communicators.
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). If shortlisted, you may be required to attend an interview to which you should bring samples/portfolios of your work in art and design exercises or other media of expression that show evidence of creativity and imagination. You 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)* | |
| Mathematics (E or A) | Grades 1-7 |
| Any 3 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, 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 | : 19 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | : 90 credit units |
| Elective Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | : min 127 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 more enquiries, please feel free to contact us at:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67878000 (Admission Hotline)
Fax: 67898220 (General Enquiry)
Email: admissions@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.
