Media is no longer static, it is interactive and exciting. From web applications, 3D animations, videos, digital graphics interfaces to immersive 3D, these technologies are rapidly changing the landscape of the media industry. Get the chance to explore all of them and be trained in design and IT fundamentals so you can create vibrant and practical applications for people and organisations. Join us and pick up skills that enable you to revolutionise the way people interact on the web.
At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Interactive Media Informatics |
| Application: | Apply during the Joint Admissions Exercise following the release of the GCE ‘O’ Level results. For other categories of local applicants, please refer to the section on 'Admission and Requirements’'. For international students, please refer to the secion on "International Students". |
The Course
On completing the course, you will be able to create interactive websites and multimedia applications that include 2D and 3D animation, digital videos, graphics and special effects. To do this well you will be equipped with a strong foundation in IT and digital design fundamentals so that you can create exceptional works for organisations and businesses.
In your second year, you can choose to specialise in 3D Visualisation and Animation, Distributed Multimedia or Edumatics. All of these will prepare you for interesting, long-term careers in the digital media industry and/or the education sector.
In your third year, you will also have the opportunity to gain experience working on real life projects. This will give you an edge in building up your portfolio and give you a chance to gain experience in creating and designing solutions that enrich people and organisations.
Our students have been involved in major web development and interactive project assignments while studying at TP. These include an interactive Photo Heritage site for the National Day Parade (NDP) website 2007, Ministry of Finance (MOF) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Offset animation clip and the President’s Challenge logo animation – just to name a few.
We believe that creative minds inspire creative works. As such, there will be ample opportunities for you to discover and display your creativity. Join us and we’ll enrich you.
Career Opportunities
This course will produce graduates with the core competencies in IT and an understanding of how people use and interact with technology. Graduates will then be able to propose and implement technology solutions to problems encountered in the area of interactive media. Job opportunities for graduates include web designer/developer, Internet applications developer, game designer/programmer, interface designer, webmaster, systems programmer/analyst, information systems officer, content developer, educational technologist and educational applications developer.
Minimum Entry Requirements
| English Language (EL1)* | Grades 1-7 |
| Mathematics (E or A) | Grades 1-6 |
| Any two other subjects, excluding CCA | Grades 1-6 |
| Any one other subject, excluding CCA | - |
| To be eligible for selection, you must have sat for at least one of the following subjects: Additional Science, Additional Combined Science, Chemistry, Combined Science, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Integrated Science, Physics, Physical Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Biology. |
* SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum grade of 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (Paper 122/Paper 322)/ Communication English or English Language (for UEC holders).
See also the minimum entry requirements for:
Graduation Requirements
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | 21 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | 70 credit units |
| Elective Subjects | 12 credit units |
| Option Subjects | 13 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | min 125 credit units |
Cross-Disciplinary Subjects
Students are required to obtain a minimum of 9 credit units from the list of Cross-Disciplinary Subjects.
Additional Information
Enquiries
For more enquiries, please feel free to contact us at:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67878000 (Admission Hotline)
Fax: 67898220 (General Enquiry)
Email: admissions@tp.edu.sg
Sale of Prospectus
The prospectus for full-time diploma is on sale at the following places for the price of S$7.00 per copy.
One Stop Service Centre
Temasek Polytechnic
Administration Block 9
East Wing, Lobby C, Level 2 (Plaza Level)
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Alternatively, you can request the prospectus to be mailed to you. The cost is S$7.00 + S$2.50(local postage cost) for local addresses and S$7.00 + overseas postage cost for overseas addresses. You can send in your requests to corpcomm@tp.edu.sg
Please make your cheques/drafts* payable to "Temasek Polytechnic" and send it together with your request to:
Corporation Communications
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
* Foreign cheques/drafts drawn on overseas banks are not acceptable.
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