Academic Requirements

• Local Students
  • Minimum 2 GCE O-Level or 3 N-Level credits with a pass in English, or ITE / Higher NITEC Certificate Holders with minimum 2.5 GPA
  • All applicants will be subjected to a visual aptitude test followed by an interview session with FMDS academic heads prior to official acceptance into the programme
  • Pass in English
  • Applicants may be eligible for exemption of selected units if they have previous working experience and/or qualifications in art, design or related industries
• International Students
  • Completed Upper Secondary School  /  Senior High School  /  Grade 12
  • All applicants will be subjected to a visual aptitude test followed by an interview session with FMDS academic heads prior to official acceptance into the programme
  • Pass in English
  • Applicants may be eligible for exemption of selected units if they have previous working experience and/or qualifications in art, design or related industries

Non-Academic Requirements

• Minimum age of 16 years old

Modules Covered

• Design Fundamentals
  • Principles of Design and Idea Generation
  • Creative Communication
• Digital Graphic Design
  • Design Studies
  • Art Direction
  • Mixed Media Drawing and Rendering
  • Design Theory
• Principles of Design
  • Principles of Layout
  • Typography for Design
  • Web Design
• Design Specialisation
  • Publication Design and Production
  • Animation, Film and Multimedia Interfaces
  • Experiential Design
• Design Appreciation
  • Packaging Design
  • Design Techniques
  • Brand Design
• Design Management
  • Branding
  • Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)
  • Business Proposal
• Design Major
  • Major Project
• Professional Studio Practice
  • Professional Studio Practice

Delivery Mode

• Full-time/Part-time

Delivery Methods

• Lessons are delivered through lectures, discussions, group and/or individual project work, tutorials, software skills and assignments that are integrated into our diploma programmes.

Duration

• Full-time: 24 months
• Part-time: 24 months

Timetable

To be confirmed (contact SchoolBuzz)

Commencement Dates

• January
• April
• July
• October

Assessment Methods

Assessment and examination are mainly project and assignment based, students are required to do a formal presentation at the end of each unit as a form of assessment in FMDS.

Awards

• Advanced Diploma in Visual Communications (Graphic Design)

Academic Progression

As a graduate of the FMDS Advanced Diploma programme, you can continue to pursue your Bachelor’s degree (with honours) which is conferred by the University of the West of England at the FMDS Singapore campus or at UWE in Bristol, UK. Alternatively, choose from any of FMDS’ university collaborators- Griffith University (Australia), Shepherd University (US) or Bath Spa University (UK) to continue your higher education.

Local Students

International Students

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (Graphic Design) programme, you can aspire to have an exciting career as a:

• Creative Director
• Art Director
• Graphic Designer
• Packaging Designer
• Product Designer
• Advertising Designer
• Illustrator
• Web Designer
• Computer Animator