Diploma in Sonic Arts

Graduation Criteria

To graduate with a Diploma in Sonic Arts, you must satisfy the modular criteria set by the School of Technology for the Arts.

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 DSA

* Includes four (4) Industry Orientation Programme(IOP) 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 in Technology for the Arts. Specialisation-specific modules are designed build your sonic arts capabilities and to deepen your understanding of the specific path within Sonic Arts that you choose to pursue.

Elective Modules

Students pursuing the Diploma in Sonic Arts are required to complete ONE (1) Elective module as prescribed in the course structure. Elective modules, where required, are designed to broaden understanding of the hybrid discipline of technology for the arts.

Freely Chosen Modules

Apart from Core modules, you also need to take TWO (2) 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 School of Technology for the Arts and by the other schools and centres of The Republic.