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Diploma of Visual and Media Design
Raffles College of Higher Education
- Singapore, Singapore
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A six-month full-time diploma that introduces the foundations of digital media design.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Visual and Media Design (Digital Media Design). Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Art director
- Digital creative director
- Multimedia designer
- Video or film post-production artist
- Web designer or developer
- 3D graphics and motion graphic designer
- User interface designer
- Interactive designer
Curriculum
- Six-month
- 80-credit diploma. Core modules: 3D techniques
- Design fundamentals
- Design thinking
- Digital illustration
- Digital image processing
- Digital photography
- Drawing fundamentals
- Type and layout. Full-time study awarded by Raffles College of Higher Education
- With progression to the Advanced Diploma.
Entry requirements
Academic
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
- National Certificate after Year 10 (or equivalent)
- Minimum age 16.
Accepted academic background
National Certificate after Year 10 (design) or equivalent, Business-related Fashion Marketing similar, Age 16+.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Recent photograph
- Application form
- Financial and visa supporting documents for international enrollment.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Select the intended program and intake. Complete the application form. Submit academic certificates
- Transcripts
- Passport details
- A recent photograph
- English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee. Accept the offer and complete the required tuition deposit and Student Pass documentation. Follow the enrollment instructions provided by the college.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,075 SGD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $1,090 SGD |
| Deposit | $5,000 SGD |
Program details
| Campus | Raffles @ 111 Somerset |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Design |
| Department | Digital Media Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,075 SGD per year. The application fee is $1,090 SGD. The deposit is $5,000 SGD. The estimated living cost is $17,640 SGD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5.

