Course Details

Diploma in Design (Visual Communication)

Overview

  • Course Date:

    20 Apr 2026 to 30 Sep 2028

  • Registration Period:

    1 Dec 2025 to 1 Mar 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    4 evenings per week, 6.30pm-8.30pm/9.30pm (MC1), 4 evenings per week, 6.30pm-8.30pm/10.30pm (MC2,4), 3 evenings per week, 6.30pm-8.30pm/10.30pm (MC5).

  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom

Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified when there is a new run.

Class schedule:
2 - 3 evenings per week
6.30pm - 9.30pm

Course Duration: 
900 hours (2.5 years)

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

This Diploma aims to equip participants with the concepts and practice of design as a communication language and creative ideation to establish an innovative experience with integration of various contemporary and digital media.

Participants will be prepared for diverse and dynamic roles within the design and creative industries, and can pursue careers as:

  • Designer
  • Visualiser / Storyteller
  • Design Researcher


Participants are required to bring computer notebook when attending lessons, as you may need it to access the e-learning materials, writing reports, etc.

More Information

DDVC

There are 5 MC courses conducted over five semesters, within 2.5 academic years. Classes will be a combination of online learning and classes conducted in two to three evenings per week for 15 weeks, each semester. This will culminate to 900 curriculum hours, over 5 semesters

Each MC will consist of a few modules.

Please click here for the Module Synopsis.

Course Fee

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

Course fees are reviewed periodically and adjusted as necessary to cover the cost of education and to enable the polytechnic to continue investing in delivering high-quality education.