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Diploma in Communication and Information Design (R32)

Course Structure

To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 120 modular credits (MC) or equivalent of 30 modules. Each module is worth 4 MCs. The course consists of foundation modules, discipline modules and specialisation modules. The course structure of the diploma is as follows:

Table 2: Course Structure for the DCID
 

1) General Modules
(32 MC)

8 compulsory modules:

G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
B102 Organisational Behaviour
B216 Marketing
A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
C111 New Media Communication
T201 Creative Concepts

2) Discipline Modules
(28 MC)

7 compulsory modules:

M202 Media Writing
M203 Effective Presentation Skills
M204 Cross Cultural Communication
M205 Research Methods
M206 Ethics and IP in the Media
M207 Media and Society
M242 Visual Communication

3) Specialisation Modules (28 MC)

7 compulsory modules:

M311 Broadcast Journalism
M312 Writing for the Web
M313 Development Journalism
M314 Editorial and Feature Writing
M332 Campaigns and Advertisement Design
M333 Communication Strategies for Event Management
T271 Photography & Digital Imaging

4) Freely Chosen Module (4 MC)

1 Freely Chosen Module selected from an RP School or Centre.

5) Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)
(28 MC)

G901 Creative Engagement
G903 Portfolio Development
M931 20-week
Industry Immersion Programme
(5 modules)
 

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