You love graphic design, advertising, photography and illustration. You want to be taught by experienced and passionate design professionals in a creative environment that is awash with colours, typography, images and messages. If you’re an out-of-the-box thinker who enjoys the adrenalin- laced fast-paced creative industry, this is the place to start.
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Visual Communication |
| Application: | Please refer to the section on 'Admission & Requirements'. |
The Course
In this course, 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 be constantly challenged to think creatively and be encouraged to truly innovate.
Our well-managed Student Internship Programme gives 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 will face an array of possible career opportunities in 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 |
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 | : 66 credit units |
| Option Subjects | : 27 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | : min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | : 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.
