The world needs creators who can adapt, collaborate and innovate. Industries are changing rapidly. In order to be ready for the future, you need a broad range of skillsets. Our multidisciplinary curriculum equips you with the confidence to pursue further studies or career opportunities abroad, empowering you to excel in the rapidly changing landscape.
Our specialisations cut across the different domains of media, arts and design. You will specialise in one of the areas of music, animation and games, digital media and communications, stories and content creation, experience design, visual communication, community engagement.
Build an impressive portfolio through global opportunities: travel to exhibit at international conferences, create innovative works using cutting-edge technology, and launch your own projects. Join student interest groups, compete in prestigious contests, and gain hands-on experience. Empower your creativity and entrepreneurship in the dynamic fields of media, arts, and design.
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Singapore Polytechnic’s Diploma in Media, Arts & Design (DMAD) is a 3-year full-time programme that nurtures agile, future-ready creators equipped with practical skills and industry relevance.
Through our MAD Project Core Modules – X-Lab, Tinkerlab, and Innolab – you’ll collaborate across disciplines, experiment with cutting-edge technology, and tackle real-world challenges that sharpen your creative and problem-solving agility.
Our award-winning Foundry programme further builds your versatility to work seamlessly across creative domains, empowering you to thrive in an ever-evolving media and design landscape..
Animation and Games create captivating animated content and interactive games. This hands-on course covers character design, animation, game development, AR and VR.
Creative Community Engagement uses creativity and psychology to enhance community well-being.
Digital Media Communication involves creating and managing campaigns to connect brands with audiences on multiple platforms. This mass communication course enhances your strategic planning, digital marketing, content creation, and data analytics skills.
Story and Content Creation involves creating captivating content across various media platforms to engage audiences. This course offers hands-on training in media production, storytelling, video editing, and film, influencing culture and communities.
Explore design, psychology, and technology, creating digital & physical experiences that solve real-world problems through User Experience Design & Design Thinking. This hands-on course develops skills in app design, web design, and 3D prototyping.
Sound and Music explore the creation and shaping of audio experiences we hear daily. This hands-on course equips students with music production, sound design, audio engineering, sound production, live production and music business skills.
Visual Communication and Motion Design use images, graphics and videos to connect with people. This hands-on course immerses students in graphic design, photography, motion graphics, advertising campaigns and packaging design.
Architecture gives you the opportunity to pursue your curiosity and bring your dreams to life in creative and meaningful ways.
Interior design integrates sustainable design principles with human-centric approaches, prioritising the well-being of the users. This course equips you to create interiors into meaningful, functional spaces.
Landscape architecture blends nature with urban spaces, using tech-driven solutions for greener cities. This course is ideal if you want to design environments that improve city living and combat climate change.
At the Media, Arts & Design (MAD) School, you will get deep mastery in your specialization, cultivate a transdisciplinary mindset and versatility to explore across creative domains. You’ll work with industry experts, access modern facilities, and engage in real-world collaborations. MAD equips you with the skills, confidence, and adaptability to excel and lead in the evolving media, arts, and design landscape.
If you’re curious, adaptable, and love experimenting, the Diploma in Media, Arts & Design is for you. Ideal for curious, problem-solving and creative students with an adventurous spirit, it nurtures your ability to work across disciplines. Build on your strengths and gain the technical skills needed to excel in real-world media, arts, and design settings.
Media, arts, and design help us enjoy stories and beauty in our world. Without them, we would miss out on engaging and informative content. This field makes information easy to understand and experiences memorable, shaping how we talk and interact daily.
Unlock new career opportunities with our Continuing Education Training (CET) programmes, designed for busy professionals. Our flexible blended learning approach lets you upskill with AI-enhanced tools, build your portfolio through industry projects, and gain workplace learning experience. Plus, connect with experienced instructors and a vibrant community of learners to grow your network.
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