DIPLOMA IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA

Course details

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
- Synthesis of a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to interactive media

- Application of complex theories to practical, realistic work situations in the interactive media sector

- Independence of approach to study and the generation of interactive media evidence

- Ability to engage with complex and/or unpredictable situations in the interactive media contexts

- Ability to take responsibility to manage and direct their own and others' activities

- Insight and judgement in relation to the margins and consequences of error

- Research and investigative skills

- Responsiveness to change and ability to multi-task

- Ability to innovate and work in a creative way

- Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as effectively as a member of a team

Class Size
Class size: Maximum 35 for lectures Maximum 17 per class for practical and tutorial lessons
Certification
To be awarded the Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma, the student must meet the criteria below:
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Interactive Media is a 240-credit qualification that consist five (5) mandatory units plus specialist units that provide for a combined total of 240 credits. The rules for combination for this qualification are as specified as follows:
1. Qualification credit value: a minimum of 240 credits.

2. Minimum credits to be achieved at the level of the qualification (level 5): 125 credits.

Entry Requirements
- Diploma

- Chinese Senior Secondary Year 3

- SMU 3

- GCE 'A' Levels 2 passes

- ITE Higher NITEC 2.5

- STPM 2 passes

- Vietnam Grade 12

- Any other equivalent qualification

- Applicants with foreign qualifications equivalent to the above may be admitted provided they are proficient in the English Language, and possess

1. IELTS 5.0 or equivalent qualifications AND

2. a Pass in English Proficiency Assessment Test determined by the college.
* Those without IELTS 5.0 are required to attend an English Course at a fee.
The Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are accredited on the QCF for learners aged 18 and above.
More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience of paid and/or unpaid employment and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

Lectures/Tutorials
The course is modular in nature, the units may be taught in any sequence.
The course is mainly conducted in the classroom via face-to-face learning which encourages student-teacher interaction. Students are encouraged to attend field trips organised by the school to encourage experiential learning.
Assessment
In-course assessments will be conducted only. In-course assessments may include report, design journal, oral presentation, drawings, models & project e.