Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media

Introduction : About the Programme

Singapore has identified the interactive and digital media (IDM) industry as a key growth area for the nation in the coming decade. The Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media is the ideal choice for students who have the interest and motivation to learn about IDM and carve out a career in this industry.

IDM encompasses a wide range of technologies and industries including digital imaging, digital audio and video, 2D and 3D animation, video games, digital content management and distribution, entertainment, education and industrial use of IDM. The program covers the technological and aesthetic aspects of IDM. Students taking DIDM will gain a solid foundation in information technology, the use of IDM as a communication medium in entertainment and creative industries, and the processes of conceptualisation, design, creation, management and distribution of IDM.

Programme Objectives

The Diploma in Interactive and Digital Media (DIDM) is the ideal diploma for students who enjoy putting information technology to creative uses. The diploma prepares students with a foundation in creative, IT and media skills that are needed for the fast-growing IDM industry in Singapore. The diploma provides an extensive range of modules in areas such as web design, computer animation, video and audio production, game development and digital imaging. Throughout the programme, students will gain hands-on exposure to leading edge hardware, software and systems.

Career Prospects

With Singapore’s Intelligent Nation 2015 initiative, the demand for manpower in the interactive and digital media industry is expected to rise significantly. Graduates from this programme can look forward to exciting careers in the interactive and digital media industry. These professions include digital media designers, computer animators, games developers, web application developers, audio visual editors and technology specialists within digital media production studios.

Further Education

All School of Information and Communications Technology (SIT) diploma programmes are designed to meet the requirements for entry with advanced standing in local and overseas universities for relevant degree programmes. Graduates of the DIDM will also be especially well-positioned to pursue further education in fields such as multimedia computing, digital media / digital entertainment production, games development, information systems, and software engineering.