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Diploma in New Media (R19)

Course Structure

To fulfil the requirements for the full-time Diploma in New Media, students need to successfully complete a total of 124 module credits. The course structure follows RP’s typical diploma architecture of a foundation year followed by 2 years of discipline and specialisation modules.

Table 2: Course Structure for DNM (as of 2011 intake cohort)

1) General Modules

28 module credits

A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
B102 Organisational Behaviour
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
C105 Introduction to Programming
C111 New Media Communications

2) Discipline Modules

8 module credits

T201 Creative Concepts
T274 Drawing

3) Specialisation Modules

52 module credits

T250 Media Production Tools & Techniques
T251 Digital Tools for New Media
T202 The Art of Story
T252 Fundamentals of Design
T253 Colour and New Media
T254 Typography and New Media
T302 Graphic Design
T307 Concepts of Persuasion
T255 Visual Storytelling
T256 Sound and New Media
C293 Interactive Web Design and Development
T309 Interactive Entertainment
T308 Short Media Production
 

4) Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)

12 module credits

G901 Creative Engagement
G913 Portfolio Development
G301 Project

5) Freely Chosen Module (FCM)

4 module credits

1 module to be selected from any offered at RP.

Recommended modules:

T271 Photography & Digital Imaging
T221 Arts Management
T227 Arts Marketing
T222 Production Design

6) Industry Immersion Programme (IIP)

20 module credits

T931 Industry Immersion Programme (equivalent to 5 modules)

TOTAL: 124 module credits

Table 3: Course Structure for DNM (2010 cohort)

1) General Modules

32 module credits

A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
B101 Entrepreneurship
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

2) Discipline Modules

16 module credits

T201 Creative Concepts
T205 Digital Media Arts
T274 Drawing
T301 Creative Media Enterprise

3) Specialisation Modules

40 module credits

T202 The Art of Story
T250 Media Production Tools & Techniques
T251 Digital Tools for New Media
T252 Fundamentals of Design
T255 Visual Storytelling
T256 Sound and New Media
T302 Graphic Design
T307 Concepts of Persuasion
T308 Short Media Production
T309 Interactive Entertainment
 
4) Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)

12 module credits
 
G901 Creative Engagement
G913 Portfolio Development
G301 Project I

5) Freely Chosen Module (FCM)

4 module credits

Recommended FCM list:  

T271 Photography & Digital Imaging
T227 Arts Marketing
T225 Directing and Performance
T253 Colour and New Media
T254 Typography and New Media

6) Industry Immersion Programme (IIP)

20 module credits
 
T931 Industry Immersion Programme (equivalent to 5 modules)

TOTAL: 124 module credits

Table 4: Course Structure for DNM (2009 cohort)

1) General Modules

32 module credits

A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
B101 Entrepreneurship
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

2) Discipline Modules

16 module credits

T201 Creative Concepts
T205 Digital Media Arts
T207 History of the Arts
T274 Drawing

3) Specialisation Modules

36 module credits

T202 The Art of Story
T204 Production Practicum
T206 Expression of Form
T302 Design Studio
T303 Sequential and Motion Design
T305 New Media Installation
T307 Concepts of Persuasion
T308 Short Media Production
T309 Interactive Entertainment
4) Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)

12 module credits
 
G901 Creative Engagement
G913 Portfolio Development
G301 Project I

5) Freely Chosen Module (FCM)

4 module credits

Recommended FCM list:  

T271 Photography & Digital Imaging
T227 Arts Marketing
T225 Directing and Performance
T214 Sound Design

6) Industry Immersion Programme (IIP)

20 module credits
 
T931 Industry Immersion Programme (equivalent to 5 modules)

TOTAL: 120 module credits

 

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