Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media (R31)

Graduation Criteria

To graduate with the Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media, you must satisfy the modular criteria set by the School of ICT. 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.

How the Modular Structure Works

Modules at the Republic Polytechnic fall into three broad categories, as can be seen from Table 2 (Course Structure). They consist of Core modules, Elective modules and Freely Chosen modules. To satisfy the requirements of the Diploma programme, you must complete all the compulsory modules and a specified number of modules from selected categories. These have been stated in Table 2 (Course Structure) above as well as in the following table:

Table 3: Modular Requirements for Graduation in the DIDM

Core Modules

There are 3 types of Core modules: General, Discipline-specific and IDM-specific modules.

General modules aim to help you prepare the ground for generic skills such as cognitive, linguistic, entrepreneurial and personal development skills, as well as equip you with the foundational knowledge of culture and technical communication.

Discipline-specific modules focus on developing your knowledge of core Information Technology skills. IDM-specific modules are designed to deepen your knowledge of various areas in Interactive and Digital Media.

Elective Modules

Elective modules are a collection of modules specified in the DIDM programme that are deemed related or relevant to the course of study. Two (2) of the thirty modules you take must be from the list of modules specified as electives.

Freely Chosen Modules

Lastly, two of the thirty modules can be freely chosen from the entire range of modules offered at the Republic Polytechnic.