You see design in the most surprising or most unexpected of places: a coffee mug that is emotionally expressive; a life-saving device for drowning swimmers; and an unorthodox chair-cum-coffee table. In fact, the three products just mentioned are all international award-winning designs from our students. And as for you, you could very well be our next award- winning product designer – if you are enrolled into the course.
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Product & Industrial Design |
| Application: | Please refer to the section on 'Admissions & Requirements'. |
The Course
The course teaches and hones design specialists to design specific products and services that enrich our lives. If you have a desire to create a teapot that wouldn't dribble, or an MP4 player for older folks that is more age-friendly, or simply a bicycle for the physically-challenged - this course is just right for you.
Here, you will get to understand human-centred behaviours, wants and needs, and you will apply this knowledge to your creative design solutions. The course also gives you a better understanding and knowledge of engineering principles, human factors/ergonomics, aesthetics, industrial materials and processes and digital computer-aided design. You will be encouraged to pit your skills against others in exciting local and international competitions, as well as to participate in industry-initiated projects.
This course prepares you for the dynamically creative profession where the boundaries and definitions are constantly challenged. There are new and unlimited opportunities in the profession and our product and industrial design course will prepare you well to meet these dynamic challenges in the creative industry.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates are simply needed everywhere. In diverse fields such as consumer electronics, medical products, entertainment design (special effects, set design, concept design, model/prop design), furniture design, packaging design, transportation design, product merchandising, object/craft design, advertising and environmental design including building interiors and signage. Many of our graduates have also started their own successful design or design-related studios and enterprises.
Selection Procedure
All applications meeting our minimum entry requirements are considered. andidates 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)* | 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, 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.
