Diploma In Screen Media

Course details

The Diploma in Screen Media is structured to equip you with a range of competencies and professional knowledge related to screen media, through a combination of classes in screening techniques, location and studio-based productions, and audio post production and editing in computer lab. The modules cover the areas of direction, production, cinematography, editing, sound design and digital visual effects, building your capacity for original thoughts and ability to collaborate. You will be able to understand a perse spectrum of media contexts and confidently apply these skills in various platforms, such as feature films, documentaries, educational and journalistic productions, creating innovative screen content.

Learning Outcomes

• Equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding to meet the demands of employers, enabling them to perform functional creative design skills
• Engaged in learning and motivated to pursuit higher education
• Confident in the discipline and feel empowered to solve problems
• Able to work in teams flexibly and make informed decisions that will succeed in the work environment

COURSE MODULES

• ACR1000 Language Arts
• ACR2000 Singapore Arts Scene
• ACR3000 Career Skills
• VAF1001 Drawing Fundamentals
• VAF1011 2D Fundamentals
• VAF1021 3D Fundamentals
• VAF1031 Creative Thinking
• VAF1041 Introduction to Visual Arts
• VAF1051 Arts in Practice
• DDM1241 Introduction to Screen Media
• DDM1242 Digital Photo Media
• DDM1243 Storytelling
• DDM1244 Creative Visualisation
• DDM1245 Issues in Knowledge
• DDM2141 Studio 1: Directing Stories
• DDM2142 Camera and Lighting
• DDM2143 Video Editing
• DDM2144 World Cinema
• DDM2241 Studio 2: Non-Fiction
• DDM2242 Video Expression
• DDM2243 Audio Post Production
• DDM2244 Media and Society
• DDM3141 Studio 3: Cross-Platform
• DDM3142 Digital Visual Effects
• DDM3143 Fundamentals of Film Studies
• DDM3144 Social Communication
• DDM3241 Graduation Project: Screen Media
• DDM3242 Communication Research
• DDM3243 Digital Motion Graphics
• DDM3244 Fundamentals of Marketing
• DDM2149 Screenplay Development*
• DDM2249 Advanced Video Editing*
• DDM3149 Advanced Video Production*
• DDM2111 Art Direction 
• DDM2112 Big Ideas 
• DDM2113 Persuasive Writing 
• DDM2212 Big Ideas 
• DDM2121 Graphic Studio 
• DDM2122 Typography 
• DDM2221 Graphic Studio
• DDM2222 Typography 
• DDM2131 Illustration Studio
• DDM2132 Types, Images and Ideas*
• DDM2133 Drawing In Motion*
• DDM2232 2D Animation*
• DDM2001 Community Based Project*

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

NAFA hopes to attract applicants with the potential to become excellent arts practitioners. Applicants are selected by merit, based on the following criteria:

• Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
• Educational Qualification
• Language Proficiency
• Special Factor in recognition of the applicants’ achievements relevant to the course

Selection is competitive and is subject to the availability of places. However, the Academy may give consideration to talented applicants who excel in Artistic Talent and Creativity, but have not fully met the educational qualifications stated.

• Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
• Educational Qualifications - Singapore
• Educational Qualifications - International
• Language Proficiency
• Special Factor
• Age Requirement
• Module Exemption
• Applicants with Special Educational Needs
• DDM2002 Design Entrepreneur*

POTENTIAL CAREERS

Upon completion of this course, you may look forward to the following career options:

• Film Producer
• Producer
• Script Writer
• Video Editor
• Video Producer
• Videographer