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Introduction
<h1> <font color="#56116f">Diploma in Game Design (R35)</font> </h1> <h3> <span style="FLOAT: right"> <img border="0" alt="DGD_2" src="/uploadedImages/Contents/RP/SCHOOLS_AND_CENTRES/School_of_Technology_for_the_Arts/Standee_DGD_2.3.jpg" width="172" height="280" /> </span> <font color="#56116f">About the Programme</font> </h3> <p>Games are a multi-billion dollar business rivalling movies and music. Not only is game design one of the fastest growing digital entertainment industries, it is also in pressing need of fresh talent.</p> <p>The Diploma in Game Design (DGD) gives you access to this dynamic industry, which is driven by the constant need to create more exciting play experiences. This programme is designed to nurture a new generation of game designers who possess both the technical know-how and the artistry demanded by industry.</p> <p>Demand for games is not limited to entertainment, as games are also frequently used in education, training and marketing. You will become a versatile design thinker who can produce a wide range of games across a range of different media.</p> <iframe height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fgiPMyGp6nc" frameborder="0" width="500"> </iframe> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Programme Objectives </font> </h3> <ul> <li>Equip students with knowledge and practical skills required to study and make games </li> <li>Develop skills in character design, scripting, prototyping, and modelling </li> <li>Teach students a variety of software tools that are used to bring games to life regardless of whether the aim is to create 2D or 3D games, or to develop a variety or stages of play within a game. </li> <li>Encourage students to invent compelling new game universes with an appreciation for architecture, science, engineering, sound design, and storytelling </li> <li>Learn through hands-on creative problem solving, which is widely recognised as being vital to the success of any game project </li> <li>Develop a strong work ethic, leadership skills and the teamoriented mindset that is expected by industry</li> </ul> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Career Prospects</font> </h3> <p>DGD graduates can look forward to a wide range of jobs in the games profession, such as game designers, level designers, game producers, character artists and designers, storyboardists and environment artists, scriptwriters, games quality assurance testers, and studio owners.</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 Technologu 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> <p> </p>
For O-Level Holders
<h1> <font color="#56116f">Diploma in Game Design (R35)</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 Game Design (R35)</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> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">IT41 Electronics Engineering </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 2.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">IT56 Information Technology </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 2.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">IT63 Games Design & Development </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 Game Design (R35)</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 discipline and specialisation modules such as Creative Concepts, Drawing, and Game Studies. 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 (24 Modular Credits)</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0"> <p> <strong>6 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/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 (20 Modular Credits)</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0"> <p> <strong>6 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="T214 Sound Design" href="/Module_Synopses/T214_Sound_Design.aspx" target="_blank">T214 Sound Design</a> </p> <p> <a title="T601 Arts History" href="/Module_Synopses/T601_Arts_History.aspx" target="_blank">T601 Arts History</a> <br /> <a title="T602 Creative Enterprise" href="/Module_Synopses/T602_Creative_Enterprise.aspx" target="_blank">T602 Creative Enterprise</a> <br /> </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 (46 Modular Credits)</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0"> <p> <strong>12 compulsory modules:</strong> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T130_Tools_for_Game_Design.aspx" target="_blank">T230 Tools for Game Design</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T232_Visual_Scripting_for_Designers.aspx" target="_blank">T232 Visual Scripting for Designers</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T233_Game_Studies.aspx" target="_blank">T233 Game Studies</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T203_Character_Design.aspx" target="_blank">T203 Character Design</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T231_Analogue_Game_Theory.aspx" target="_blank">T231 Analogue Game Theory</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T242_Interaction_Design.aspx" target="_blank">T242 Interaction Design</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T331_Game_Design_Workshop.aspx" target="_blank">T331 Game Design Workshop</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T234_Level_and_World_Design.aspx" target="_blank">T234 Level & World Design</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T332_Simulation_and_Modelling.aspx" target="_blank">T332 Simulation & Modelling</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T333_Game_Production_and_Management.aspx" target="_blank">T333 Game Production & Management</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> </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"> <strong> <font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt" color="#ffffff">Industry Immersion Programme (IIP) 20 module credits</font> </strong> </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 DGD (2010 Cohort)" href="/Course_Structure_for_Diploma_in_Game_Design_2011_Cohort.aspx" target="_blank">Course Structure for DGD (2011 Cohort)</a> </li> <li> <a style="COLOR: rgb(86,17,111); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" title="Course Structure for DGD (2010 Cohort)" href="/Diploma_in_Game_Design_2010_Cohort.aspx" target="_blank">Course Structure for DGD (2010 Cohort)</a> </li> <li> <a style="COLOR: rgb(86,17,111); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" title="Course Structure for DGD (2009 Cohort)" href="/Full_Time_Courses/STA_Course_Structures/Diploma_in_Game_Design_(2009_Cohort).aspx" target="_blank">Course Structure for DGD (2009 Cohort)</a> </li> </ul>
Graduation Criteria
<h1> <font color="#56116f">Diploma in Game Design (R35)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Graduation Criteria</font> </h3> <p>To graduate with a Diploma in Game Design, you must complete a total of 128 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">24</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">Discipline </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%" colspan="2" align="center">20</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0">Specialisation </td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%" colspan="2" align="center">46</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 (IIP)</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>126</strong> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>