PROFESSIONAL
DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION
DESIGN
Be equipped with essential skills as a designer entering the industry.
COURSE INTRODUCTION
The Professional Diploma in Communication Design is a lethal combination of our Diploma in Communication Design and Advanced Diploma in Communication Design. This course aims to take basic communication design to the next level, combining motion graphics and animation with traditional stills design. Students will be equipped with essential skills as a designer entering the industry.
Yearning for a trailblazing career as a
ART DIRECTOR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, DESIGN STRATEGIST, BRAND EXPERIENCE, MANY MORE...
MODULES
ADVANCED TYPOGRAPHY
Choosing the right typeface for a particular project may be a daunting task for students and even graphic design practitioners.
CORPORATE IDENTITY AND DESIGN
This module will provide students the science behind every corporation’s ‘persona’. Besides creating the corporate personality, the module also explores the components of a corporate identity programme that will promote consistency in both discipline and application.
DIGITAL STUDIOS III: AFTER EFFECTS
Adobe After Effects is the industry-standard software in the motion graphics and animation sectors. It's used by most VFX, 3D and motion graphics artists, as well as animators.
TYPOGRAPHY AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN
This module provides students with the theoretical and practical experiences of typography as a visual language and its application in visual communication design.
ART DIRECTION
\An art director is responsible for the overall vision and objectives of a design project: the creative concept, look and feel, visual imagery, clarity of the message and aesthetics.
CREATIVE THINKING
This course takes a close look at the world of advertising, from its early days to the current digital age. We'll explore how advertising has changed over the years, focusing on both the basics and the latest tools and trends.
EDITORIAL DESIGN
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This module introduces students the digital publishing tools and techniques for publications design and gain insights into the professional practice of publication designers.
USER INTERFACE DESIGN I
The User Interface Design I module introduces students to the theory and practical interface design for web design applications through the use of Figma.
BRANDING
In the dynamic landscape of today's market, a brand stands as more than just a logo or tagline; it's the essence of a business, the emotional connection to its audience, and the promise of value delivered.
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DIGITAL STUDIOS I (ILLUSTRATOR)
This module dives into the world of Adobe Illustrator, a leading vector design software. Whether you're an aspiring graphic designer or someone curious about creating digital art, this course is for you.
PACKAGING AND PRINT TECHNOLOGY
This module offers students an in-depth study of the principles of packaging design and the design process from concepts to three-dimensional forms.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
This module allows students to explore and embark on their creative journey to discover and cultivate what it takes to become a successful visual communication designer.
CONVERGENCE IN ADVERTISING
This course takes a close look at the world of advertising, from its early days to the current digital age. We'll explore how advertising has changed over the years, focusing on both the basics and the latest tools and trends.
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DIGITAL STUDIOS II (PHOTOSHOP)
This module introduces students to the professional practice and experts’ choice of digital image editing, manipulation and photo retouching tools for graphic design and multimedia with Adobe Photoshop.
SUSTAINABLE GRAPHIC DESIGN
Today, design practices have been shifting towards sustainability. Graphic designers, like many other creative professionals, contribute to an industry that can negatively impact the environment.
ADVANCED COMMUNICATION DESIGN PROJECT
The Advanced Communication Design Project is the final major project for all Professional Diploma in Communication Design students.
COURSE DURATION
Full Time
30 Months ( 30 seats per class )
Part Time
22 Months ( 20 seats per class )
TIME TABLE
Full Time
12.00pm to 3.00pm or
3.00pm to 6.00pm
Weekdays
10.00am to 1.00pm
Saturdays
Part Time
Weekdays
7.00pm to 10.00pm
Saturdays
10.00am to 1.00pm
Full Time
• Extra Tutorials
• Visit Industries, Talks or Workshop
• Smaller Classes
Part Time
• Allow you to work while studying
PERKS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Singaporean:
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Applicants are to be aged 16 or above when applying
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GCE 'O' Level with minimum 3 credits (C6) or equivalent
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GCE 'N' Level with minimum of C6 for English or equivalent
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Applicants not meeting the entry requirements will need to undergo an interview
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Another country:
With valid VISA
For more information for other countries, click here
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.
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.
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.
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 social enterprise, students can:
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Apply their design skills to support NGOs and other social enterprises
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Work on real-world projects for a variety of companies
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Gain valuable guidance from experienced industry professionals – and get paid for it
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Build an impressive portfolio with projects completed under Make The Change
