Nitec in Visual Communication

  

About this Course

You have images swirling in your mind, and can’t wait to express them through illustrations or photographs.

If this describes you, then join this course now! You will learn to produce design artwork for print, such as brochures, posters and magazine layout. You will also learn about visual arts, creating illustrative images, digital photography and graphic design.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Produce drawings.
  • Produce design artworks.
  • Perform digital imaging.
  • Create illustrative images.
  • Perform digital photography.
  • Develop final artwork for output.
  • Design pictograms.
  • Create layout & composition.
  • Perform press checks.
  • Develop packaging.
  • Make client presentations.

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

  • Drawing Fundamentals
  • Design Principles
  • Applied Photography
  • Digital Imaging
  • Graphics and Typography
  • Prepress Technology
  • Packaging Design
  • Project
Life Skills Modules

  • Personal and Professional Development I & II
  • Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
  • Sport and Wellness I & II
Electives (Course Specific)

  • Pottery Fundamentals
  • Printmaking Fundamentals
  • Digital Illustration
  • Lifestyle and Product Photography
Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

  • Small Business Management
Electives (Cross-level)

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Design Thinking
  • Entrepreneurship for Innovation
  • Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
  • Cyber Wellness
Electives (General) 

  • Elementary Japanese
  • Conversational Mandarin
  • Understanding Foreign Cultures
  • Industry Attachment
  • Overseas Experiential Programme

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Visual Communication graduates with good results may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. 

Nitec in Visual Communication graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.

Career Prospects

Nitec in Visual Communication graduates are employed as Graphic artists, Graphic Designers, Digital Artists, Illustrators and Assistant Photographers for companies in advertising, corporate branding, graphic design, photography and multimedia solutions.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. This challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Nitec in Visual Communication course, you need to have:

GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects

Or

GCE ‘N’ level passes in English Language and 2 other subjects

*Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not suffer from colour-appreciation deficiency, attend an interview and pass a drawing test for admission.

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