Course Details

Diploma in Design (Visual Communication)

Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2029

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    2 - 3 evenings per week, 6.30 to 9.30pm

  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom

Class Schedule
2 - 3 evenings per week
6.30pm - 9.30pm

The programme is delivered through a combination of guided online learning, e-learning and on-campus classes.
Classes are conducted in the evenings from 6:30pm onwards, with on-campus sessions capped at two evenings per week. You are required to bring a laptop when attending lessons.

Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:

For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Course Objective

Design the future of visual storytelling and digital experiences!

As brands and businesses compete for attention across digital platforms, creative professionals who can combine strong visual communication with emerging technologies are increasingly in demand.

Through this Diploma in Design (Visual Communication), you will gain the creative, strategic, and technical skills to develop impactful visual experiences across branding, communication, UI/UX, and digital media. With a strong focus on cross-platform design and AI-integrated creative workflows, you will learn to create innovative and future-ready design solutions for the evolving creative industry.

Key Outcomes
  • Build strong foundations in design thinking, visual communication, and creative problem-solving across both 2D and 3D design mediums
  • Apply AI-enhanced design workflows and creative experimentation to develop innovative and future-ready design concepts
  • Develop skills in graphic communication, typography, branding, layout design, and digital content creation for cross-platform media
  • Create engaging user experiences through UI/UX design, web prototyping, motion graphics, and interactive digital interfaces
  • Produce impactful brand communication campaigns through storytelling, advertising, video production, and motion design
  • Develop a professional portfolio and personal brand through industry-relevant projects, integrated campaigns, and final-year design showcases

Designed For
Aspiring designers, design researcher, visualiser and storytellers looking to advance your career in the dynamic creative industries.

More Information

This is a 2.5-year part-time course consisting of 5 Modular Certificates conducted over 5 semesters. 

Modular CertificateKey Modules
MC 1 - Design Foundation- Principles of Design
- Design History with A.I.
MC 2 - Visual Design- Graphic Communication
- Video Content Creation
MC 3 - Brand Experience- Brand Experience
- User Experience & Interface Fundamentals
MC 4 - Brand Communication- Brand Communication
- Motion Design
MC 5 - Communication Design- Final Year Project
- Portfolio Design

Please click here for the Module Synopsis.

For more information on the course, click on the “Register” button.