Diploma in Technology and Arts Management (R25)
Graduation Criteria
To graduate with
a Diploma in Technology and Arts Management, 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 WorksModules at Republic Polytechnic fall into three broad categories, as can be seen from the 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 are summarised in the following table:
Table 3: Modular Requirements
for Graduation in the DTA
| Module Category |
Number
of modules required for graduation |
Total
number of modules offered |
| Core |
General* |
14 |
14 |
| Discipline |
5 |
5 |
Specialisation
Options (choose 1 only)I Arts Technologies
II Arts & Events Management
|
8
8
|
8
8
|
| Elective |
1 |
Subject to modules offered each semester |
| Freely Chosen |
2 |
Subject to modules offered each semester |
| Total |
30 |
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* Includes four (4) Industry
Orientation Programme modules
Core ModulesThere are 3 types of Core modules: General, Discipline-specific and Specialisation-specific modules.
General modules help build your generic skills such as cognitive, linguistic and communication, cultural, entrepreneurial and personal development skills.
Discipline-specific modules focus on developing your knowledge in Technology for the Arts, while specialisation-specific modules are designed to deepen your understanding of the specific path within Technology & Arts Management that you choose to pursue.
Elective ModulesStudents pursuing the Diploma in Technology and Arts Management are required to complete 1 Elective module as prescribed in the course structure. Elective modules, where required, are designed to broaden your understanding of the hybrid discipline of technology for the arts.
Freely Chosen ModulesYou also need to take 2 Freely Chosen Modules, besides the Core modules, to complement your knowledge acquired from other parts of your diploma programme. This Freely Chosen Module may be picked from both the School of Technology for the Arts and other Schools and Centres of The Republic Polytechnic.
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