Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication

Our Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (ADVC) program is managed in collaboration with the PSB Academy in Singapore. After completing this program, students will have the opportunity to progress to a bachelor’s degree program conferred by the University of Hertfordshire, UK.

Course Detail

Course Duration: 30 months
Intakes: January, May, September
(*Awarded by PSB Academy)

Admission Criteria

Academic Requirements:

• SMA 2 & SMA 3 / Year 11 & Year 12 with average of 7 for 5 academic subjects and 5 passes with average of 55, no marks below 50 (including English and Math), OR
• O Level/ STPM with completion of 5 subjects with a minimum of 5 C’s (including English and Math), OR
• A Level/ STPM with completion of 5 subjects with a minimum of 3 C’s (including English and Math)

English Requirements:

• IELTS 6.0, OR
• A pass in RC English Placement Test (min. 80)

Entry Test Requirements:

• English Test
• Design Aptitude Test
• Drawing
• Portfolio (especially for Design Program; if any)

Entry requirement Diploma in Visual Communication (DVC):

• IGCSE “O” level or equivalent ; OR
• Diploma Program minimum entry age 16 years old
• Mature candidates (> 30 years old with 8 years work experience)
• Candidates with other qualification will be considered as case – by – case basis

Entry requirement Advance Diploma in Visual Communication (ADVC):

Diploma in Visual Communication by Raffles College/PSB Academy

Language Proficiency:

• GCE “O” level credit pass (grade 1 to 6) in English (as a first language); or
• IELTS with an overall score of at least 5.5; or
• TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213 points (computer-based); or
• An equivalent English language qualification

Course Outline

Module 1

Culture & Visual Communication

Design fundamentals

Mix Media Art

Digital Illustration for Designers

Module 2

Design Thinking

Digital Image Editing

Photography Art Direction

Typography Design 1

Module 3

Layout Principles

Typography Design 2

Identity Design

Print Making

Module 4

Motion Graphic

Creative Advertising Design

Academic Writing

Advance Layout Design

Module 5

Web & UI/UX Design

Packaging Design

Publication Design

Creative Design Portofolio

Module 6

Major Project

Advanced Course – Advanced Diploma Level

Module 7

Internship/Studio Practice

Career Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (ADVC) program, you can aspire to have an exciting career as a: