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Introduction
<h1> <font color="#56116f">Diploma in Design for Interactivity (R36)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#56116f">About the Programme<img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px solid; BORDER-LEFT: 0px solid; WIDTH: 161px; HEIGHT: 300px; BORDER-TOP: 0px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px solid" title="DDI_2" border="0" alt="DDI_2" align="right" src="/uploadedImages/Contents/RP/SCHOOLS_AND_CENTRES/School_of_Technology_for_the_Arts/Standee_DDI_2.1.jpg" width="161" height="300" /></font> </h3> <p>Design as a discipline goes beyond the design of things. With the right skills and knowledge, design can be used as a tool for influencing people’s lives, society, and the environment. We believe that whatever is designed – products, services or the built environment – the goal is to create meaningful experiences for users.</p> <p>Take the iPod, for instance. Its smart design allows users to navigate the many features of an iPod using a simple ‘click wheel’. An ATM offers another example. When using an ATM, people are asked for their language preference, choice of service, amount of money to withdraw, etc., via one screen of information at a time. This dialogue between user and machine is designed not just for ease of use, but also to ensure a pleasant banking experience. </p> <p>Whether it’s the iPod or an ATM, the principles of human-centred design and design research are being applied, emphasising real user needs in daily life. In the Diploma in Design for Interactivity (DDI), you are immersed in the world of design and interactivity. Over the course of the programme, you will learn to harness this powerful tool to shape user interactions and experiences in profound and delightful ways.</p> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Programme Objectives </font> </h3> <ul> <li>Focus on interaction design and user-experience design</li> <li>Familiarise students with the iterative nature of design thinking and train them to consider every stage of the design process</li> <li>Encourage students to think critically about the impact that design has on everyday life, as well as the influence of everyday life on design</li> <li>Equip students with skills in areas of service design, spatial design, product design, information architecture, and tangible interaction</li> <li>Develop skills in user-centred design, inclusive and sustainable design, ethnographic and user research, wire-framing, mock-up and prototyping, usability testing, and design thinking</li> </ul> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Career Prospects</font> </h3> <p>DDI graduates will be prepared for a career in the design and creative industries, starting as entry level professionals, assistants to interaction designers, and members of user experience design teams found in companies such as Apple, Dell, Google, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Nokia, Philips, and Siemens. You can also pursue a career in local start-ups, design-related businesses, and enterprises that would benefit from expertise in interaction design and user experience design.</p> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Further Studies</font> </h3> <p> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 9pt">For more information about university pathways, visit <a title="RP's Further Study Portal" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/FurtherStudies/AdvPathways.aspx" target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff"><strong><u>RP's Further Studies</u></strong></font></a>.</span> </p> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Application</font> </h3> <p>To find out more about how you can apply for this diploma, visit <a title="Republic Poly's admissions" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Admission.aspx"><strong><font color="#0000ff"><u>Republic Poly's Admissions</u></font></strong></a> page. </p> <h3> <font color="#56116f">More Information</font> </h3> <p>Want to find out more about the school that offers this diploma? Then drop by the <a title="School of Technology for the Arts's homepage" href="/06_School_of_Technology_for_the_Arts/School_of_Technology_for_the_Arts.aspx"><strong><font color="#0000ff"><u>School of Technology for the Arts's homepage</u></font></strong></a> now!</p>
For O-Level Holders
<h1> <font color="#56116f">Diploma in Design for Interactivity (R36)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Entry Requirements For O-Level Holders </font> </h3> <p>Table 1: Minimum Entry Requirements </p> <table style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#56116f" colspan="2" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Minimum Entry Requirements </font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#999999"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Subject</font> </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#999999" width="23%" align="center"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>Grade</strong> </font> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ffffff"> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0">English Language </td> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" align="center">1-7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ffffff"> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0">Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) </td> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" align="center">1-7</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ffffff"> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" valign="top">Any one of the following subjects: <br /><ul style="WIDTH: 400px"><li>Addn Combined Science </li><li>Addn Science </li><li>Art / Art & Design </li><li>Biology </li><li>Chemistry </li><li>Combined Science </li><li>Computer Studies </li><li>Creative 3D Animation </li><li>Design & Technology </li><li>Engineering Science </li><li>Food & Nutrition </li><li>Fundamentals of Electronics </li><li>General Science </li><li>Higher Art </li><li>Human & Social Biology </li><li>Integrated Science </li><li>Media Studies (English) </li><li>Media Studies (Chinese) </li><li>Physics </li><li>Physical Science </li><li>Science (Chem, Bio) </li><li>Science (Phy, Bio) </li><li>Science (Phy, Chem) </li><li>Science (Phy, Chem, Bio)</li></ul> </td> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" align="center">1-6<br /> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ffffff"> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" valign="top">One other subject</td> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" align="center"> <p>1-6</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> <a href="#top"> </a>Table 2: Aggregate Type </p> <table style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#56116f" width="100%" colspan="4" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Aggregate Type (ELR2B2-D) </font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#999999" width="8%" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">EL</font> </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#999999" width="74%" colspan="2" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">R2</font> </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#999999" width="8%" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">B2</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" valign="top" rowspan="2" width="15%">English Language</td> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" height="30" valign="middle" width="37%" align="center"> <strong>1st Group of <br />Relevant Subjects </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" valign="middle" width="37%" align="center"> <strong>2nd Group of <br />Relevant Subjects </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" valign="top" rowspan="2" width="15%">Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" valign="top">Elementary Mathematics <br />Additional Mathematics </td> <td bgcolor="#e7e1f0" valign="top"> <p>Addn Combined Science <br />Add n Science <br />Art / Art & Design <br />Biology <br />Chemistry <br />Combined Science <br />Computer Studies <br />Creative 3D Animation <br />Design & Technology <br />Engineering Science <br />Food & Nutrition <br />Fundamentals of Electronics <br />General Science <br />Higher Art <br />Human & Social Biology <br />Integrated Science <br />Media Studies (English) <br />Media Studies (Chinese) <br />Physics <br />Physical Science <br />Science (Chem, Bio) <br />Science (Phy, Bio) <br />Science (Phy, Chem) <br />Science (Phy, Chem, Bio)</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
For NITEC Holders
<h1> <font color="#56116f">Diploma in Design for Interactivity (R36)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Entry Rquirements For NITEC Holders</font> </h3> <table style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#56116f" width="80%"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">NITEC</font> </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#56116f" width="20%" align="center"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>GPA</strong> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT21 Building Drafting (Architectural)</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT41 Multimedia Technology</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT44 Digital Media Design (Interactive Media)</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT46 Product Design</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT52 Digital Animation</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT54 Digital Media Design (Digital Video Effects)</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT56 Digital Audio & Video Production</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT65 Space Design (Architecture)</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT66 Space Design (Interior & Exhibition)</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT70 Interactive Media Design </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT71 Visual Communication </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">NT72 Visual Effects</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0"> </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center"> </td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#ffffff"> <td bgcolor="#56116f" colspan="2"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Higher NITEC</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">BS92 Visual Merchandising</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 2.0</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Course Structure
<style type="text/css"> .mod A:link { COLOR: #56116f } .mod A:visited { COLOR: #56116f } .mod A:hover { COLOR: #56116f } .mod A:active { COLOR: #56116f }</style> <h1> <font color="#56116f">Diploma in Design for Interactivity (R36)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Course Structure</font> </h3> <p>The course consists of general modules, discipline modules, and specialisation modules. Year 1 covers general modules such as New Media Communications and Mathematics. Year 2 and 3 focus on the discipline and specialisation modules such as Creative Concepts, Drawing, and Interaction Design. In year 3, you will also undergo the industry orientation programme.</p> <table style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px" class="mod" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#56116f"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">General Modules (28 Modular Credits)</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0"> <p> <strong>7 compulsory modules:</strong> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/A101_Science.aspx" target="_blank">A101 Science</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/A113_Mathematics.aspx" target="_blank">A113 Mathematics</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/B102_Organisational_Behaviour.aspx" target="_blank">B102 Organisational Behaviour</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/C105_Introduction_to_Programming.aspx" target="_blank">C105 Introduction to Programming</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/C111_New_Media_Communications.aspx" target="_blank">C111 New Media Communications</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/G101_Cognitive_Processes_and_Problem_Solving_I.aspx" target="_blank">G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving I</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/G103_Introduction_to_Communication_Practice.aspx" target="_blank">G103 Introduction to Communication Practice</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <table style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px" class="mod" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#56116f"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Discipline Modules (16 Modular Credits)</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0"> <p> <strong>5 compulsory modules:</strong> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T201_Creative_Concepts.aspx" target="_blank">T201 Creative Concepts</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T274_Drawing.aspx" target="_blank">T274 Drawing</a> </p> <p> <a title="T202 Art of Story" href="/Module_Synopses/T202_The_Art_of_Story.aspx" target="_blank">T202 Art of Story</a> <br /> <a title="T601 Arts History " href="/Module_Synopses/T601_Arts_History.aspx" target="_blank">T601 Arts History </a> </p> <p> <a title="T602 Creative Enterprise" href="/Module_Synopses/T602_Creative_Enterprise.aspx" target="_blank">T602 Creative Enterprise</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <table style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px" class="mod" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#56116f"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Specialisation Modules (40 Modular Credits)</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0"> <p> <strong>10 compulsory modules:</strong> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T241_Anthropological_Studies.aspx" target="_blank">T241 Anthropological Studies</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T242_Interaction_Design.aspx" target="_blank">T242 Interaction Design</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T243_Sci-Art.aspx" target="_blank">T243 Sci-Art</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T244_Site-Specific_Art.aspx" target="_blank">T244 Site-Specific Art</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T245_Tools_for_Interaction_Design.aspx" target="_blank">T245 Tools for Interaction Design</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T342_Wearable_Technology.aspx" target="_blank">T342 Wearable Technology</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T343_Humanist_Computing.aspx" target="_blank">T343 Humanist Computing</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T344_Smart_Architecture.aspx" target="_blank">T344 Smart Architecture</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T345_Play_Experience_Design.aspx" target="_blank">T345 Play Experience Design</a> </p> <p> <a title="T308 Short Media Production" href="/Module_Synopses/T308_Short_Media_Production.aspx" target="_blank">T308 Short Media Production</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <table style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px" class="mod" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#56116f"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>Industry Orientation Programme (12 <font color="#ffffff">Modular Credits)</font></strong> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%"> <p> <strong>Industry Orientation Programme</strong> <br /><a href="/Module_Synopses/G301_Project_I.aspx" target="_blank">G301 Project I</a><br /><a href="/Module_Synopses/G901_Creative_Engagement.aspx" target="_blank">G901 Creative Engagement</a><br /><a href="/Module_Synopses/G913_Portfolio_Development.aspx" target="_blank">G913 Portfolio Development</a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <table style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px" class="mod" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#56116f"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>Freely Chosen Module (4 <font color="#ffffff">Modular Credits)</font></strong> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%"> <p>Select 1 module from the entire range of modules offered by other Schools and Centres in RP .</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px" class="mod" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#56116f"> <p> <strong><font color="#ffffff">T931 Industry Immersion Programme</font><font color="#ffffff">(20 <font color="#ffffff">Modular Credits)</font></font></strong> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%"> <p> <a title="T931 Industry Immersion Programme" href="/Module_Synopses/T931_Industry_Immersion_Programme.aspx" target="_blank">T931 Industry Immersion Programme</a> (Equivalent to 5 modules)</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Course Structures (For 2009-2011 Cohorts)</font> </h3> <ul style="FLOAT: none"> <li> <a style="COLOR: rgb(86,17,111); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" title="Course Structure for DDI (2010 Cohort)" href="/Diploma_in_Design_for_Interactivity_2011_Cohort.aspx" target="_blank">Course Structure for DDI (2011 Cohort)</a> </li> <li> <a style="COLOR: rgb(86,17,111); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" title="Course Structure for DDI (2010 Cohort)" href="/Diploma_in_Design_for_Interactivity_2010_Cohort.aspx" target="_blank">Course Structure for DDI (2010 Cohort)</a> </li> <li> <a style="COLOR: rgb(86,17,111); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" title="Course Structure for DDI (2009 Cohort)" href="/Full_Time_Courses/STA_Course_Structures/Diploma_in_Design_for_Interactivity_(2009_Cohort).aspx" target="_blank">Course Structure for DDI (2009 Cohort)</a> </li> </ul>
Graduation Criteria
<h1> <font color="#56116f">Diploma in Design for Interactivity (R36)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Graduation Criteria</font> </h3> <p>To graduate with a Diploma in Design for Interactivity, you must complete a total of 124 modular credits. You should be able to do this within three years of enrolment if you successfully complete on average five modules, or its equivalent, per semester. </p> <table style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 13px" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#56116f" width="50%"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>Module Category </strong> </font> </td> <td bgcolor="#56116f" width="50%" align="center"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>Number Of Modular Credits <br />Required For Graduation</strong> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">General </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%" colspan="2" align="center">28</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">Discipline </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%" colspan="2" align="center">16</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">Specialisation </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%" colspan="2" align="center">40</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">Industry Orientation Programme </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%" colspan="2" align="center">12</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">Freely Chosen </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%" colspan="2" align="center">4</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">Industry Immersion Programme</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%" colspan="2" align="center">20</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0"> <strong>Total </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%" colspan="2" align="center"> <strong>120</strong> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>