Diploma in Mass Communication
Training Provider: Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Course Reference: TGS-2015502567
S$68,100
About This Course
The Diploma in Mass Communication offers a robust and comprehensive curriculum ranging from print, online and broadcast journalism to advertising, public relations, radio, TV and social media, you�ll learn how to effectively use all media platforms to tell the stories that need to be heard. The course trains young professionals for a wide variety of career in the dynamic media industry as well as the fast-paced corporate world.
What You'll Learn
A Strong Foundation in Media
During the first year, you will learn about the fundamentals of media writing, digital media, reporting and communications, and pick up skills on radio and video production. In your second year, you will be exposed to areas such as digital journalism and marketing, content marketing, research and user experience design. You will develop your skills in top- notch purpose-built facilities that include TV and radio studios, and media labs.
Real-world Exposure
In your final year, you will be trained to be your own boss! You will learn the skills of managing a media business, including identifying business opportunities, and understanding applications of data analysis and visualisation. You will hone and integrate your skills and knowledge through a capstone project where you will get to work with real clients. You may find yourself screening your documentary at an international film festival, reviewing restaurants and plays, interviewing or taking photographs of celebrities, producing programmes for national TV or radio, or pitching advertising and public relations campaigns to multinational companies as part of your homework.
You will also get a chance to go on six-month local or overseas internships with industry leaders such as Mediacorp, Singapore Press Holdings, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Wunderman (US) and Myriad Pictures (US). Alternatively, you could intern with m:idea, where you will pitch for business and deliver editorial, design, photography, public relations, advertising, digital media, TV and radio production services to clients.
During the first year, you will learn about the fundamentals of media writing, digital media, reporting and communications, and pick up skills on radio and video production. In your second year, you will be exposed to areas such as digital journalism and marketing, content marketing, research and user experience design. You will develop your skills in top- notch purpose-built facilities that include TV and radio studios, and media labs.
Real-world Exposure
In your final year, you will be trained to be your own boss! You will learn the skills of managing a media business, including identifying business opportunities, and understanding applications of data analysis and visualisation. You will hone and integrate your skills and knowledge through a capstone project where you will get to work with real clients. You may find yourself screening your documentary at an international film festival, reviewing restaurants and plays, interviewing or taking photographs of celebrities, producing programmes for national TV or radio, or pitching advertising and public relations campaigns to multinational companies as part of your homework.
You will also get a chance to go on six-month local or overseas internships with industry leaders such as Mediacorp, Singapore Press Holdings, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Wunderman (US) and Myriad Pictures (US). Alternatively, you could intern with m:idea, where you will pitch for business and deliver editorial, design, photography, public relations, advertising, digital media, TV and radio production services to clients.
Entry Requirements
Subject and Grade
a) English Language 1 - 4
b) Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) 1 - 7
c) Any one of the 1st group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type 1 - 6
Course Details
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