Graduation Requirements and
Course Assessment
Attendance Requirement
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% in order to pass the module. Students who fail to meet the required attendance without valid reasons may be asked to re-unit the module.
Graduation Criteria
The passing grade of every module is >=50 marks. Students are required to attain a passing grade for all modules in order to graduate.
Assessment Criteria for Courses
Students will be graded on assignment based for most modules (no final examinations). Consultation & Presentation sessions (If any) may also warrant marks.
For Professional Workshop:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks in order to graduate. A Professional Workshop Certificate will be awarded upon completion of their workshop. As our Workshop Certificate merits a Certificate of Achievement, students who do not achieve a passing grade will not receive a certificate (no certificate of attendance).
For Professional Certificate in Communication Design:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks for all modules in order to graduate. A Professional Certificate will be awarded upon the completion of their course.
For Professional Certificate in Editorial Design:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks for all modules in order to graduate. A Professional Certificate will be awarded upon the completion of their course.
For Professional Certificate in Corporate Identity Design:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks for all modules in order to graduate. A Professional Certificate will be awarded upon the completion of their course.
For Professional Certificate in Online Media Design:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks for all modules in order to graduate. A Professional Certificate will be awarded upon the completion of their course.
For Professional Certificate in Packaging Design:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks for all modules in order to graduate. A Professional Certificate will be awarded upon the completion of their course.
For Diploma in Communication Design:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks for all modules in order to graduate. A Diploma will be awarded upon the completion of their course.
For Specialist Diploma in Advertising Design:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks for all modules in order to graduate. A Specialist Diploma will be awarded upon the completion of their course.
For Professional Diploma in Advertising and Design:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks for all modules in order to graduate. A Professional Diploma will be awarded upon the completion of their course.
For Diploma in Digital Marketing:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks for all modules in order to graduate. A Diploma will be awarded upon the completion of their course.
For Diploma in Photography and Digital Communication:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks for all modules in order to graduate. A Diploma will be awarded upon the completion of their course.
For Certificate in Photography:
Students are required to achieve a minimum attendance of 75% and passing grade of >=50 marks for all modules in order to graduate. A Certificate will be awarded upon the completion of their course.
Grading Scheme
90% - 100% Higher Distinction
80% - 89% Distinction
70% - 79% Merit
60% - 69% Credit
50% - 59% Pass
40% - 49% Refer
0% - 39% Re-unit
EX Exempted
Re-unit/Re-assessment/Appeal
Re-assessment (refer) - 2 mini sessions (1 consultation, 1 presentation). Students will consult with their lecturer on their failed assignments and submit an improved version during the next session.
Re-unit - Students are required to re-take the entire module.
Appeal - Students may appeal to have their assignment re-marked by a different assessor if they are not satisfied with their grades.
*Students may appeal for a re-assessment instead of re-unit (exceptional cases and subjected to an interview with the Academic Manager).
Diploma Entry Requirements
For Singapore Citizen / PR
Applicants are to be aged 16 or above when applying.
GCE ‘O’ level with minimum 3 credits (C6) or equivalent
Applicant not meeting the entry requirement may need to undergo an interview.
For Others (with valid visa)
VIETNAM
Minimum year 10 education
CHINA
High School Senior Level 2 or equivalent
INDONESIA
SMU2
MALAYSIA
SPM / STPM / Chinese Independent – High School Senior Level 2
OTHERS
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Minimum year 10 education
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China and other countries : High School Senior Level 2 and above or equivalent Diplomas
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Indonesian : SMU2 and above
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Malaysia : SPM/STPM/Chinese Independent – High School Senior 2
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Others : Min Year 10 and above.
Exemption will be considered for applicants with related working experience or graduates from other design schools. (Exemption for design modules is strictly based on portfolio evaluation and interview)
Language Requirements
At least ‘N’ Level English (C6) or equivalent