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Diploma in Communication Design

For aspiring designers. With or without prior design experience.

You have a keen eye for aesthetics. Designs inspire you. You’re inspired to design. Computer graphic software training coupled with lessons on principles of design such as symbols, colours, etc.
 
Will teach you to conceptualise for design applications such as editorial and packaging. This while you’re exposed to industry workings. Interactions, consultations, hands-on assignments, as well as presentations, will fully prepare you for the design world.

COURSE DURATION

TIME TABLE

PERKS

Part Time

30 months
(30 seats per class)

Weekdays
Saturdays

7.00pm to 10.00pm or
10.00am to 1.00pm

Allows you to work while studying

Full Time

22 months
(20 seats per class)

Weekdays
Saturdays

10.00am to 1.00pm or
12.00pm to 3.00pm 

• Extra Tutorials
• Visit Industries, Talks or Workshop
• Smaller Classes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Singaporean:

  1. Applicants are to be aged 16 or above when applying

  2. GCE 'O' Level with minimum 3 credits (C6) or equivalent

  3. GCE 'N' Level with minimum of C6 for English or equivalent

  4. Applicants not meeting the entry requirements will need to undergo an interview

Another country:

With valid VISA

For more information for other countries, click here

MODULES

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CORPORATE IDENTITY AND DESIGN

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DIGITAL STUDIOS I
(ILLUSTRATOR) 

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DIGITAL STUDIOS II
(PHOTOSHOP) 

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EDITORIAL DESIGN

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PACKAGING AND PRINT TECHNOLOGY

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TYPOGRAPHY AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN

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USER INTERFACE DESIGN I

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VISUAL COMMUNICATION

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FINAL MODULE

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Jobs our student took after graduation

Creative Director, UI UX Designer, Design Strategist, Art Director, Designer ...find out more

FEATURED TRAINERS

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LECTURERS

Being industry players, active in their respective fields, our lecturers stay abreast with their fast-evolving industries and impart their most up-to-date knowledge to students. 

 

Featuring an array of award winners, from recipients of internationally acclaimed creative awards to honourable media accolades, our lecturers are well- versed in the do’s and don’ts in winning awards, and use only such lofty standards as benchmarks for their teaching.

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GLOBAL

We have an altruistic vision of exposing students all over world to all things creative, sans geographical boundaries.

 

From overseas trips to competitions, our students travel to New York, South Korea & Bali, etc. on an annual basis to learn from the best around the world.

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AWARDS-LAB

At Awards Lab, everyone’s a winner!

 

Even without bagging an award, it’s a boiler room where students are subjected to the rigours of a creative agency environment and the demands of producing award-winning work.

 

Awards or not, walk away with a winning portfolio.

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DO-GOOD

Love what you do so much?  Why not do projects and campaigns that will be running live and get paid through social enterprise Make The Change!

 

Through this school run a social enterprise, students can:

  • Make use of their design skills to help NGOs & other social enterprises

  • Take part in real projects for various companies

  • Guided by experienced industrial practitioners & getting paid 

  • Enhanced their portfolio with projects completed under make the change

Alumnus

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Tommy Lai,

Creative/ Copywriter @ R/GA

"When I was in England, I found out that I was way ahead of all my peers."

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Ning Goh,

Designer @ Chope

"What I really like about M.A.D. School is that the lecturers are all working in the industry...basically, lecturers get to focus on the students and I find that very useful."

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Andy Xu,

Creative Director @ Three Collective

"My time in MAD was a great experience; I especially recommend it for those who are keen to enter into the Design and Advertising industries."

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