Diploma in New Media
Graduation Criteria
In order to graduate with a Diploma
in New Media, you must satisfy the modular
criteria set by the School of Technology for the Arts.
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 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 have been stated and are summarized in the following table:
Table 3: Modular Requirements
for Graduation in the DNM
| 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 Art & Design
II Media & Entertainment
|
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
Modules
There are 3 types of
Core modules: General, Discipline-specific and
Specialization-specific modules.
General modules aim
to ground you in generic skills such as cognitive
process, linguistic and entrepreneurial skills, as
well as equip you with a foundational knowledge of
culture, technical communication and methods of
personal development. Discipline-specific modules
focus on developing your knowledge of the field of
arts and its relevant technology, while
Specialization-specific modules are designed to
deepen your understanding of the area within new
media technology which you have chosen to pursue.
Elective Modules
Students
pursuing the Diploma in New Media 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.
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