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 Professional Certificate in User Interface (UI) Design 

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DURATION

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Elective Modules

  • User Interface (UI) Design

USER INTERFACE (UI) DESIGN

 

The Online Media Design module introduces students to the theory and practice of building for the web and mobile applications. The many interactive class exercises in the module require class participation as well as the thoughtfulness of the design solution, critical aspects in doing well for this module.

 

The aim of this module is to help build confidence in a student’s ability to execute design research for a digital product/service and build an interactive prototype without using any programming languages.

 

The aim of this module is to provide students with the relevant industry skills to plan, design, develop and publish their multi-page website portfolio for online media.

MODULES

  • Visual Communication

  • Digital Studios I

  • Digital Studios II

  • Typography and Communication Design

Core Modules

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Visual Communication is a key cornerstone of great design. Students of visual communication will embark on a creative adventure to explore, discover and cultivate themselves to become a successful visual communication designer. Through this journey, they will learn the importance of integrating basic design elements, principles of design, visual composition and relationships to identity and resolve visual problems. Specifically, the course focuses on the design process and function, graphical experimentation and developing skills for a visual communication designer.

DIGITAL STUDIOS II

The Digital Studios II module introduces students to the professional practice and experts’ choice of digital image editing: Adobe Photoshop. Here, students will learn the fundamentals of Photoshop, all the way to advance techniques used for editing, manipulating, retouching and enhancing of digital images. They will be actively involved in the design process, and through integrating raster and vector images with Illustrator, maximise the full potential of the tools to create appealing visuals ready for the industry.

TYPOGRAPHY AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN

The art and technique of arranging type to make it visually appealing, engaging and attention grabbing. This module provides students with the theoretical and practical experiences of typography as a visual language and its application in visual communication design. Students will learn the history of type, anatomy, terminology, principles of typography, typographic layout, type aesthetics and consideration. They will also learn the different typographic elements, letter structures, type personality, the tone of voice and above all, acquire an in-depth understanding of the role, purpose and function of typography.

DIGITAL STUDIOS I

The Digital Studios I module provides a comprehensive coverage of Adobe Illustrator, from the fundamentals, all the way to advanced Illustrator techniques. Students will learn essential vector drawing tools to unlock their creative potential and how to use shortcuts to enhance their design workflow. They will learn to create and construct logo designs, 2 and 3-dimensional graphics, realistic illustrations, perspective drawing and 3-dimensional packaging mockups. Specifically, this course focuses on equipping students with professional industry skills and techniques to edit and create vector visuals and effects in the highly visual saturated society today.

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DURATION

FULL TIME

12 Months

PART TIME

16 Months

FEE

6 Months Scheme

$1,350.00 per month

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9 Months Scheme

$900.00 per month

FEE

12 Months Scheme

$675.00 per month

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15 Months Scheme

$540.00 per month

No interest fee

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For Singapore Citizen / PR

Applicants are to be aged 16 or above when applying.

GCE ‘N’ level with minimum 3 credits (C6) or equivalents

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

  • Minimum year 10 education

  • China and other countries : High School Senior Level 2 and above or equivalent Diplomas

  • Indonesian : SMU2 and above

  • Malaysia : SPM/STPM/Chinese Independent – High School Senior 2

  • 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 equivalents

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*course fee subjected to prevailing GST

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