Foundation Certificate in Art and Design
(Awarded By Nanyang Institute of Management)
School of Arts, Science & Technology
Awarding Institution
Course Objective
This programme equips students with essential creative competencies while offering pathways to higher education and career opportunities in Singapore’s thriving creative economy. With a focus on innovation, cultural diversity, and industry relevance, the course prepares students for a globalised art and design sector, enhancing their prospects in both local and international markets.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Comprehensive Skill Foundation
Provides a strong foundation in both traditional and digital art and design techniques.
Access to Leading Institutions and Technology
Offers exposure to renowned arts, media, and design schools, along with cutting-edge industry collaborations and technology.
Focus on Innovation and Cultural Diversity
Emphasizes creative innovation and multicultural perspectives to prepare students for a globalized art and design sector.
Pathways to Higher Education and Careers
Equips students with essential competencies to progress into advanced studies or enter creative professions.
DELIVERY ASSESSMENTS & AWARDS
Students have access to local qualified lecturers and academic resources provided by the Nanyang Institute of Management.
Learning takes place through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars, and presentations. Resources and materials provided for students include lecture notes and reading references for books, publications, articles, and websites.
May include individual report, reflective assignment/log, presentation, individual assignment, group presentation, group discussion, portfolio, class test, examination, case study, and/or group project.
Upon passing all modules, a student will be awarded the Nanyang Institute of Management Foundation Certificate in Art and Design.
POTENTIAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Junior Graphic Designer
Junior Video Editor
Photography Assistant
- Introduction to Art and Design
- Photography and Image Making
- Colour Theory and Composition
- Creative Thinking and Idea Development
- Artificial Intelligence in Art
- Introduction to Video Editing
- Duration: 6 months (Full-time) or 6 months (Part-time)
- Average Teacher-Student Ratio: 1 : 30
- Completed High School Qualification (9th year in Vietnam, China / Myanmar) or
- Completed NITEC or Higher NITEC or At least 3 passes with a minimum C6 for GCE ‘O’ Level
- IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
- Applicants should be at least 16 years of age at the time of application.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum English Language proficiency requirements are required to sit and pass the NIM English Proficiency Test
- All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars.
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