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Principles of Design

Name: Principles of Design
Price: 1866.00 SGD

Training Provider: SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC

Course Reference: TGS-2025057800

S$1,866

About This Course

This is a module under the Diploma in Design (Visual Communication).

What You'll Learn

This module aims to introduce the fundamental principles of design. Students will begin to learn a new set of aesthetic language that is pertaining to the communication design context. The Design Studio aims to develop an understanding of the design process and techniques for students to adopt critical thinking, ways of ideation and exploring different methodologies, as well as skills to derive an outcome that fulfils those principles. Similarly, through the learnings, students are able to enhance their observation skills and design sensitivities. This module will also be dealing with both 2D and 3D design canvases; giving students a good exposure to a variety of design possibilities in communication. They will learn to translate ideas from sketches, prototyping with various design possibilities to a credible final outcome that responds to a design issue. The projects will also progressively apply the skills and knowledge acquired across various modules taught.

Entry Requirements

GCE ‘O’ Levels - 3 relevant passes and 1-year relevant working experience:
Subjects/ Min. Grade:
1. English Language - 6
2. Mathematics (Elemental or Additional) - 7
3. Any one other subject excluding CCA Grade - 6

FT Nitec - GPA > 3.5 OR GPA > 3.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience
PT Nitec in Technology/Services - GPA > 3.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience
FT Higher Nitec - GPA > 2.0 OR GPA > 1.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience
PT Higher Nitec in Technology/Services - GPA > 2.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience
WSQ Diploma - Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) with 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA & Workplace Numeracy SOA.
Without any of the relevant academic qualifications - At least 2 years of relevant working experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course