Have you ever looked at an advertisement and told yourself that you could have done it better? Or seen a professional photo, and said you could have taken that too? If you’ve ever wondered if you’d be great at designing print or TV ads, packaging, digital media and other print work, well, maybe you should stop wondering and explore - for real – our course. It’s for people who are different: out-of-the-box thinkers who dare go against the grain to make their passion for design an essential part of their lives.
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Visual Communication |
| Application: | Please refer to the section on 'Admission & Requirements'. |
The Course
You would like to be a professional in the exciting and fast-paced creative industry. You love graphic design, advertising, photography and illustration. You look forward to be taught by professionals who are both experienced and passionate about their work and their specialisations. You welcome being immersed in a creative environment that is awash with colours, typography, images and messages that stir your passion towards design.
Here in Visual Communication, you will encounter the birth of creative concepts, taking them all the way through the processes of refinement, implementation and presentation. You will master the fundamental skills and knowledge relating to creative thinking, drawing, digital media, graphic design and design studies. You will gain an intellectual understanding of visual information and messages and you will learn how to manage, and turn these abilities and knowledge into memorable and effective solutions. Above all, you will constantly be challenged to think creatively and be encouraged to truly innovate.
Book smart is not street smart, and so we have a well-managed Student Internship Programme to give you invaluable hands-on industry exposure. You will also experience study trips, industry visits, workshops and seminars that will enhance your learning and provide a holistic perspective of the design profession.
Career Opportunities
You are going to be faced with an array of possible career opportunities as you take your first steps into the buzzing, adrenalin-driven world of advertising, graphic design, branding, photography and multimedia agencies. And yes, many of our graduates have also successfully founded their own studios and agencies. How cool is that!
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)* | Grades 1-6 |
| Mathematics (E or A) | Grades 1-7 |
| Any three other subjects, excluding CCA | Grades 1-6 |
To be eligible for selection, you must also have sat for at least one of the following subjects: Additional Combined Science, Art, Art & Design, Higher Art, Biology, Combined Science, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Integrated Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
*SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (Paper 122/Paper 322)/ Communication English or English Language (for UEC holders).
Note: Applicants who have (partial/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 | : 75 credit units |
| Option Subjects | : 15 credit units |
| Elective Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | : 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.
