Foundation Certificate in Art and Design

(Awarded By Nanyang Institute of Management)

School of Arts, Science & Technology

Awarding Institution

Course Objective

The Foundation Certificate in Art and Design offers international students a gateway into Singapore’s dynamic creative landscape, providing a strong foundation in traditional and digital design skills. As a global hub for arts, media, and design education, Singapore is home to renowned institutions, industry collaborations, and cutting edge technology, making it an ideal destination for aspiring artists. 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.

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.
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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

Delivery

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.

Assessment

May include individual report, reflective assignment/log, presentation, individual assignment, group presentation, group discussion, portfolio, class test, examination, case study, and/or group project.

Award

Upon passing all modules, a student will be awarded the Nanyang Institute of Management Foundation Certificate in Art and Design.

POTENTIAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may choose to pursue a future(but not limited to) in these department/industries.

Junior Graphic Designer

Junior Video Editor

Photography Assistant

Course Structure
 
Modules
  1. Introduction to Art and Design
  2. Photography and Image Making
  3. Colour Theory and Composition
  4. Creative Thinking and Idea Development
  5. Artificial Intelligence in Art
  6. Introduction to Video Editing
For detailed information on modules, please click here.
 
  • Duration: 6 months (Full-time) or 6 months (Part-time)
  • Average Teacher-Student Ratio: 1 : 30
Qualifications
  • 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
Course Fees
Course Fees
$4,400.00
Administration Fees
$1,000.00
Examination Fees
$600.00
Study Materials
$240.00
Fees for Fee Protection Scheme
WAIVED
Fees for Medical Insurance Scheme
WAIVED
Total Fee (Excluding 9% GST)
$6,240.00
Total Fee (Including 9% GST)
$6,801.60
Other Mandatory Fees
Singaporeans or PR Students
Application Fee: $109.00
International Students
Application Fee: $436.00
  • All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars.
  • The information above is accurate at the time of publishing.
  • For more information on other fees and matters related to payments, please click here.

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