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Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media (R31)

Entry Requirements (for AY2010 admissions)

Entry Requirements (GCE 'O' Level Holders)

To be eligible for consideration for admission to the course, applicants must obtain 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects, including CCA Bonus Points) and meet the entry requirements as shown below. CCA cannot be used in meeting the minimum entry requirements.

Table 1a: Entry Requirements for R31 Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media

Subject Grade
a. English Language 1-7
b. Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) 1-6
c. Any one of the following subjects:
  • Additional Combined Science
  • Additional Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computer Studies
  • Creative 3-D Animation
  • Design & Technology
  • Engineering Science
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Fundamentals of Electronics
  • General Science
  • Human & Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics
  • Physical Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
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The admission to the course will be through the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE), Joint Poly Special Admissions Exercise (JPSAE) as well as through the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) after the release of the ‘O’ Level results.

Shortlisted JPSAE and DAE candidates will be required to attend an interview to present their portfolio as evidence of their potential.

Portfolio in Support of Application

Applicants to DIDM, who have relevant portfolios of digital art and project work that are relevant to the course of study, should highlight this point and present their portfolios during the application process.

Entry Requirements (ITE Holders)

Table 1c: Entry Requirements for Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media

Qualifications GPA
NITEC
NT21 NITEC/NTC2 Architectural Drafting/Building Drafting (Architectural) >=3.5
NT24 NITEC/NTC2 Electronics Servicing/ Electronics/Electronics (Computer & Networking)/Electronics (Wireless LAN)/ Electronics (Instrumentation)/Electronics (Wafer Fabrication) >=3.5
NT32 NITEC/NTC2 Precision Machining/Precision Engineering (Machining) >=3.5
NT37 NITEC/NTC2 Precision Tooling/Tool & Die- Making/Precision Engineering (Injection Mould)/Precision Engineering (Press Tool) >=3.5
NT40 NITEC/NTC2 Info-Communications Technology >=3.5
NT41 NITEC/NTC2 Multimedia Technology >=3.5
NT43 NITEC/NTC2 Mechanical-Electrical Drafting >=3.5
NT44 NITEC/NTC2 Digital Media Design/Digital Media Design (Interactive Media) >=3.5
NT46 NITEC/NTC2 Product Design >=3.5
NT47 NITEC/NTC2 Communications Technology >=3.5
NT52 NITEC/NTC2 Digital Animation >=3.5
NT54 NITEC/NTC2 Digital Media Design (Digital Video Effects) >=3.5
NT56 NITEC/NTC2 Digital Audio and Video Production >=3.5
NT57 NITEC/NTC2 Security Technology >=3.5
NT68 NITEC/NTC2 Semiconductor Tooling Technology >=3.5
Higher NITEC
BS88 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Business Information Technology/
E-Commerce		 >=2.0
IT21 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Electro-Mechanical Engineering >=2.0
IT22 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Mechatronics Engineering >=2.0
IT31 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Electrical Engineering >=2.0
IT41 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Electronics Engineering/Industrial Electronics Engineering >=2.0
IT51 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design/Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design >=2.0
IT52 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Mechanical Engineering >=2.0
IT54 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Mechanical Engineering Drawing & Design >=2.0
IT55 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Manufacturing Engineering >=2.0
IT56 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Information Technology >=2.0
IT57 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Wireless Technology >=2.0
IT61 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Network Security Technology  >=2.0
IT63 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Games Design & Development  >=2.0
IT64 Higher NITEC/Business Information Systems >=2.0
IT66 Higher NITEC/Security System Integration >=2.0

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