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Diploma in Sonic Arts (R24)

Course Structure

To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course consists of foundation modules, core discipline modules and specialisation modules. The course structure is as follows:

Table 2: Course Structure for the DSA

1) Core-General

10 compulsory module units:

G101 Cognitive Process and Problem
Solving I
G102 Cognitive Process and Problem Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G105 Enterprise Skills
A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
C111 Web and New Media Communications
B101 Entrepreneurship
T201 Creative Concepts
T205 Digital Media Arts

2) Core-Discipline

3 compulsory module units:

T207 History of the Arts
T208 Arts Criticism and Analysis
T301 Creative Media Enterprise

3) Core-Specialisation

9 compulsory module units:

T214 Sound Design
T215 Music Theory
T216 Aesthetic Concepts in Music
T217 Recording Studio Fundamentals
T218 Sound Synthesis
T311 Instrument Design
T313 Sonic Art Making
T314 Advanced Recording Studio Techniques
T315 Music Composition

4) Electives

Select any 2 out of the following module units:

T202 The Art of Story
T204 Production Practicum
T212 Improvisation and Experimentation
T221 Arts Management
T222 Production Design
T223 Stage Management
T242 Interaction Design
T305 New Media Installation
T306 Studio Production
T308 Short Media Production
C313 Digital Video and Audio

5) Freely Chosen Modules

Select any 2 module units offered by RP Schools and Centres.

6) Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)

4 compulsory module units:

G901 Creative Engagement
G903 Portfolio Development
G301 Project I
G302 Project II

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