Diploma in New Media (R19)
Graduation CriteriaTo 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 WorksModules at the 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, you must complete all the compulsory modules and a specified number of modules from selected categories. These have been summarised 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 ModulesThere are 3 types of Core modules: General, Discipline-specific and Specialisation-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 in the field of arts and its relevant technology, while Specialisation-specific modules are designed to deepen your understanding of the area within new media technology which you have chosen to pursue.
Elective ModulesStudents pursuing the Diploma in New Media programme are required to complete 2 Elective modules 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 the School of Technology for the Arts and other Schools and Centres of The Republic Polytechnic.
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