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Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (Graphic Design)

Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (Graphic Design)

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Study Level

Diploma

School

Raffles College of Higher Education

Awarded By

Raffles College of Higher Education

Available to

Local & International Students

Duration

24 Months

Course Fees

$58000-60000 (SGD)

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Commencement Dates

January, April, July, October

Graphic Design is a practice-based course with creative, critical, reflective and technical skills developed in the studio and enhanced by pertinent academic writing. Teaching is informed by staff research, practice and expertise. Students are actively encouraged to be imaginative, ambitious and resourceful to face the challenges of an unpredictable, demanding, globally-competitive and technologically-driven world. The course delivery includes a focus on design trends, industry developments, and future job opportunities both from a global as well as an Asia-specific perspective.

Sound pedagogic practice mixed with imaginative delivery and assessment methods will enable students to produce personal and expressive portfolios that demonstrate creative agility and technical prowess. Students will be helped to develop the necessary creativity, critical reflection, questioning, understanding, theoretical underpinning and practical skills to pursue successful professional careers in both home and international contexts.

The course is distinguished by an emphasis on experimentation, versatility and technical expertise. Students are supported by access to industry-standard software, workshops and studio environments. Typical graduate portfolios might include branding, publicity, info-graphics, animations, publishing or web and app design in a range of technology and media. Students have the opportunity to work on a mix of in-house assignments, self-initiated tasks, Singaporean, Asian, and international competition opportunities and live project briefs. The course is well established and prides itself on its ability to adapt and thrive in changing intellectual, professional and technical environments.

Staff research, practice and expertise feed into the course's qualities and characteristics. These chime with Coventry University's Mission Statement to provide outward-facing research with impact, to provide high-quality teaching, and to be dynamic, global and enterprising.

Academic Requirements

Completed Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O Level) with 3 subjects that are of Grade C and above or equivalent
English Language Proficiency
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 5.5, taken during the last two years
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 525 (Paper-based) or 70 (Internet-based), taken during the last two years
- TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) with a minimum score of 620
- GCE 'O' Level English Language Examination of C6
- Completion of Advanced English with Raffles College of Higher Education, Singapore

Non-Academic Requirements

At least age of 16 or above

Modules Covered

Academic Research & Communication Skills
Advanced Layout & Production
Advanced Typography
Advertising Design Principles
Colour for Designers
Creativity & Problem Solving
Design Principles
Design Studio 1 & 2 - Design Project
Digital & Applied Illustration
Digital Image Processing
Digital Photography
Drawing for Designers
Fundamentals of Page Layout
Fundamentals of Typography
Graphic Print Production
Identity System Design
Independent Research
Industrial Attachment
Interactive Media Design
Introduction to Graphic Design
Packaging Design
Portfolio 1 & 2
Publication Design
Web Design Principles

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Duration

24 months

Timetable

To be confirmed (contact SchoolBuzz)

Commencement Dates

January
April
July
October

Teacher Student Ratio

1 teacher : 25 students for studio-based learning
1 teacher : 40 students for tutorial-based learning

Assessment Methods

All modules will be assessed through a combination of assessments, tests, class participation and written examinations. To be awarded the Advanced Diploma, students will need to achieve a passing mark of 50% for all modules. For Degree and Master Courses, students will need to achieve the passing grade stipulated by the University for all modules.

Teaching and Learning

It is essential that a student is subjected to a broad range of views and experiences in order that the learning process may elicit, sometimes over a prolonged period, appropriate routes for a person to take, particularly in the latter stages of the course.

Awards

Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design

Academic Progression

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Graphic Design (Top Up) awarded by Coventry University, UK.

Option 1 (2 installments)

Amount

Remarks

Application Fees

(Local Students)

$200

Non- refundable, payable upon registration

Amount

Remarks

Application Fees

(International Students)

$500

Non- refundable, payable upon registration

Amount

Remarks

Course Fees

$29,000

1^st Installment

2^nd Installment

Total:

$58,000

Option 2 (4 installments)

Amount

Remarks

Application Fees

(Local Students)

$200

Non- refundable, payable upon registration

Amount

Remarks

Application Fees

(International Students)

$500

Non- refundable, payable upon registration

Amount

Remarks

Course Fees

$15,000

1^st Installment

2^nd Installment

3^rd Installment

4^th Installment

Total:

$60,000

Areas of employment include:

Creative Director
Advertising Art Director
Editorial Designer
Illustrator
Corporate Identity Designer
Packaging Designer
Print Production Manager
Graphic Designer

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