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<h1> <font color="#56116f">Diploma in Sonic Arts (R24)</font> </h1> <h3> <span style="FLOAT: right"> <img border="0" alt="DSA_1" src="/uploadedImages/Contents/RP/SCHOOLS_AND_CENTRES/School_of_Technology_for_the_Arts/Standee_DSA_1.1.jpg" width="161" height="250" /> </span> <font color="#56116f">About the Programme</font> </h3> <p>From music and media to events and advertising, the sonic arts play an important role in entertainment and communication. The Diploma in Sonic Arts (DSA) is a comprehensive course in music and audio technology, supported by cutting-edge recording studios and music production facilities.</p> <p>The programme is designed to produce all-rounders in the field of sonic arts who are equally adept at studio recording, mixing and mastering, live sound engineering, scoring for film and television, and sound design for commercials, games, and live performances. This programme is delivered through theoretical study and a series of practical workshops, production assignments, industry projects, and strategic internship placements.</p> <iframe height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ancTVNC5VBU" frameborder="0" width="500"> </iframe> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Programme Objectives </font> </h3> <ul> <li>Train students to develop a good ear for music, as well as knowledge and appreciation of various musical genres </li> <li>Help students develop a keen aural sensibility, which is crucial to sound design and music composition, and a personal creative voice </li> <li>Build core competencies in location and sound recording, multi-track recording, audio post-production, sound design, sonic experimentation, live sound reinforcement, composition, and performance </li> <li>Provide students with opportunities to work with the very best audio technology and equipment, HD software, and an extensive range of unique analogue synthesizers and instruments, such as Doepfer, Moog, Buchla, and Theremin </li> <li>Foster skills in video postproduction and creative entrepreneurship, which enhance graduates’ versatility and employability</li> </ul> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Career Prospects</font> </h3> <p>DSA graduates are able to assume a wide range of professional roles such as live sound engineer for music, theatre, entertainment, and corporate events, recording studio and radio station sound editor, sound designer and audio post production editor for film, television, theatre, and games, and composer/arranger. You can also work in audio and multimedia departments in schools, government bodies, and a range of private enterprises.</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 Sonic Arts (R24)</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 Sonic Arts (R24)</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">NT60 Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)</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">BS84 Business Studies (Event Management)</td> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" align="center">≥ 2.0</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 Sonic Arts (R24)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Course Structure</font> </h3> <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 (16 Modular Credits)</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0"> <p> <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> <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> </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> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T201_Creative_Concepts.aspx" target="_blank">T201 Creative Concepts</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T202_The_Art_of_Story.aspx" target="_blank">T202 Art of Story</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T601_Arts_History.aspx" target="_blank">T601 Arts History</a> (2 MC)<br /><a href="/Module_Synopses/T602_Creative_Enterprise.aspx" target="_blank">T602 Creative Enterprise</a> (2 MC)<br /><a href="/T251_Digital_Tools_for_New_Media.aspx" target="_blank">T251 Digital Tools for New Media</a><br /><a href="/Module_Synopses/T214_Sound_Design.aspx" target="_blank">T214 Sound 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"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Specialisation Modules (50 Modular Credits)</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0"> <p> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T250_Media_Production_Tools_and_Techniques.aspx" target="_blank">T250 Media Production Tools & Techniques</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T221_Arts_Management.aspx" target="_blank">T221 Arts Management</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T110_Music_Theory_and_Keyboard_Skills.aspx" target="_blank">T110 Music Theory and Keyboard Skills</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T215_Music_Theory_and_Practice.aspx" target="_blank">T215 Music Theory and Practice</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T217_Recording_Studio_Fundamentals.aspx" target="_blank">T217 Recording Studio Fundamentals</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T218_Sound_Synthesis.aspx" target="_blank">T218 Sound Synthesis</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T219_Live_Sound.aspx" target="_blank">T219 Live Sound</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T311_Instrument_Design.aspx" target="_blank">T311 Instrument Design</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T313_Sonic_Art_Studio.aspx" target="_blank">T313 Sonic Art Studio</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T319_Advanced_Recording_Studio_Techniques.aspx" target="_blank">T319 Advanced Recording Studio Techniques</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T315_Music_Composition.aspx" target="_blank">T315 Music Composition</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T316_Sound_For_Media.aspx" target="_blank">T316 Sound For Media</a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T360_Contemporary_and_World_Music_Appreciation.aspx" target="_blank">T360 Contemporary and World Music Appreciation</a> (2 MC) </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> <a href="/Module_Synopses/G301_Project_I.aspx" target="_blank">G301 Project</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> <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 Immersion Programme (20 <font color="#ffffff">Modular Credits)</font></strong> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e7dff0" width="25%"> <p> <a href="/Module_Synopses/T931_Industry_Immersion_Programme.aspx" target="_blank">T931 Industry Immersion Programme</a> (Equivalent to 5 academic 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" href="/Full_Time_Courses/STA_Course_Structures/Diploma_in_Sonic_Arts_(2011_Cohort).aspx" target="_blank">Course Structure for DSA (2011 Cohort)</a> </li> <li> <a style="COLOR: rgb(86,17,111); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="/Full_Time_Courses/STA_Course_Structures/Diploma_in_Sonic_Arts_(2010_Cohort).aspx" target="_blank">Course Structure for DSA (2010 Cohort)</a> </li> <li> <a style="COLOR: rgb(86,17,111); FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="/Full_Time_Courses/STA_Course_Structures/Diploma_in_Sonic_Arts_(2009_Cohort).aspx" target="_blank">Course Structure for DSA (2009 Cohort)</a> </li> </ul>
Graduation Criteria
<h1> <font color="#56116f">Diploma in Sonic Arts (R24)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#56116f">Graduation Criteria</font> </h3> <p>To graduate with a Diploma in Sonic Arts, you must complete a total of 122 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">16</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">50</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>122</strong> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>