Diploma in Communication and Information Design
Graduation Criteria
To graduate with a Diploma in Communication and Information Design, you must satisfy the modular criteria set by the Centre for Culture and Communication. Students should be able to do this within three years of enrolment, if they successfully complete five modules, or its equivalent, per semester.
How the Modular Structure Works
Modules at RP fall into three broad categories: as can be seen from the course structure. These consist of Core modules, Elective modules, and Freely Chosen modules. To satisfy the requirements of the Diploma, you must select a certain number of modules out of the range offered in each category. These are summarised in the following table:
Table 3: Modular Requirements for Graduation in the DCID
| Module Category |
Number
of modules required for graduation |
Total
number of modules offered |
| Core |
General* |
14 |
14 |
| Discipline |
6 |
6 |
Specialisation Options
(choose 1 only) |
| I. Journalism |
| II. PR & Marketing Communication |
| III. Technical Communication |
|
|
|
| Elective |
3 |
Subject to modules offered each semester |
| Freely Chosen |
2 |
Subject to modules offered each semester |
| Total |
30 |
- |
* Includes four (4) Industry Orientation Programme modules
Core
Modules
There are 3 types of Core modules: General, Discipline-specific and Specialisation-specific modules.
General modules help build your generic skills in cognitive processes, linguistic and communication, cultural, entrepreneurial, and personal development. Discipline-specific modules focus on developing your knowledge and competencies in communication theories and skills, while Specialisation-specific modules are designed to deepen your understanding of the specific path within Communication and Information Design that you choose to pursue.
Elective Modules
Students pursuing the Diploma in Communication and Information Design are required to complete three Elective modules as prescribed in the course structure. Elective modules, where required, are designed to broaden understanding of mass communication, new and emerging media, and communication design principles and practices.
Freely
Chosen Modules
Apart from Core modules, you also need to take two Freely Chosen Modules to complement knowledge acquired in other parts of your own diploma programme. This Freely Chosen Module may be any one of a wide range of modules offered both in the Centre for Culture and Communication and by the other schools and centres of The Republic. |
