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". |
Further Studies
Our students enjoy advanced standing at local and foreign universities – these inlcude the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, UniSIM, University of London, University of Queensland, Australian National University, University of New South Wales, University of Melbourne, University of Wollongong, Griffith University, Curtin University, Queensland University of Technology, University of South Australia, Bond University and many more. This means that our graduates can obtain credit exemptions for university degree programmes at these institutions after completing their diploma course.
The Course
Interactivity is highly sought after in online games, websites, business applications, educational learning packages and almost any internet application you can think of. 3D modeling & animation, videos, digital graphics interfaces, immersive 3D environment are rapidly changing the landscape of the media industry.
In this course you will get the chance to explore a variety of digital media tools and technologies. You will be trained in design and IT fundamentals so that you can create vibrant and practical applications for people and organisations. You will pick up skills that enable you to revolutionise the way people interact on the Web.
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 organizations and businesses.
In your second year, you can choose to specialise in Rich Media Commerce, 3D Digital Entertainment or Edumatics. All of these will prepare you for interesting, long term careers in the e-commerce, digital media and 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.
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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