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This year we have three new diplomas and one new programme. Find out more!

 
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Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media (R31)

Course Structure

To graduate with a Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media, you must satisfy the modular criteria set by SIT. Most students should be able to do this within 3 years of enrolment if they are deemed to have successfully completed 5 modules, or its equivalent, per semester.

Table 2:  Course Structure for the DIDM

1) Core-General
10 compulsory module units:

A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
A114 Mathematics II
B216 Marketing
C105 Introduction to Programming
C111 New Media Communications
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem
Solving I
G102 Cognitive Processes and Problem
Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G105 Enterprise Skills
   
Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)
4 compulsory module units:
   
G901 Creative Engagement
G902 Professional Profiling
G301 Project I
G302 Project II

2) Core-Discipline
8 compulsory module units:

C203 Web Application Development
C204 Multimedia Programming I
C213 Computer Animation
C216 Digital Media Technologies
C227 Computer System Technologies
T206 Expression of Form
T274 Drawing
T202 The Art of Story
 
3) IDM Specific
Select any 4 module units out of the following:

C314 3D Graphics and Animation
C391 Animation and Visual Effects Automation
C313 Digital Audio and Video
C317 Digital Compositing and Visual Effects
C318 Digital Illustration and Imaging
C319 Digital Design and Pre-print Workflow
C315 2D Game Design and Development
C316 3D Game Design and Development
G903 Portfolio Development

4) Electives

Select any 2 module units out of the following:

B215 Financial Accounting
B220 Microeconomics
B221 Human Resource Management
B320 Business Finance
B321 Macroeconomics
C205 Multimedia Programming II
C235 IT Security and Management
C303 IT Project Management
C323 Internet Protocol (IP) Convergence
C327 Internet Server Technologies
C329 Open Source Systems
C345 Mobile Applications Development

5) Freely Chosen Modules
Select any 2 modules offered by RP Schools and Centres.


For students who join before the 2009 intake, please click on the Prospectus for detailed information.

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