Overview

At the heart of the Art, Design and Media programme from Nanyang Technological University, creativity is nurtured as a tool for innovation, cultural transformation and new forms of storytelling. Designed for aspiring creatives who want to make an impact through design, media and visual culture, the programme combines a strong conceptual foundation with hands-on practice. Students learn to create original work to respond to real-world challenges and succeed in the fast-evolving creative industries.

This single degree programme offers four distinct specialisations, enabling students to develop expertise in their chosen field:

Animation and Game Art
Cinematic Arts
Communication Design and Photographic Practice
Transversal Design (Object and Interaction)

Unique Features

The offerings from the School of Art, Design and Media, allow each student more flexibility in choosing the subjects that suit their interests and objectives. They can choose from a broad range of courses within and outside their majors for a broad range of knowledge and expertise necessary in an increasingly competitive industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance and Interaction

Scenography and Exhibition Design

Programming for Audio Visual Performance

Issues in Interactive Media Practice

Rigging For Animation

Advanced 3D Production

Cinematic Concepts and Motion Capture Applications

Advanced Drawn Animation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-19 00:00:00 , International

More details

Diploma awarded by a Polytechnic or equivalent institution in Singapore: 1 March. NUS High School Diploma: 20 January.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Media Studies & Mass Media

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the general NTU requirements, all applicants seeking entry to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree program at the School of Art, Design and Media are required to prepare and submit the following materials for admission assessment.
A Portfolio
An introduction video
Creative Projects
An Observational Drawing

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

36350 SGD / year

≈ 36350 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8300 SGD / year

≈ 8300 SGD / year

Additional Details

Subsidised Students: Singapore Citizens S$8,300; SPR S$11,600; ASEAN IS S$18,050; Other IS S$21,400. Singaporeans receive tuition grant automatically.

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Unique Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Singapore

Funding

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