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Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

Digital Film & Television

An award-winning course that emphasises the creative and technical aspects of compelling story-telling through film and video while immersing students in the business end of film-making.

Course code : T23
Temasek Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP , DAE
2025 JAE ELR2B2-D aggregate: 6-13
Course duration : 3 years

Applicants with mild or severe colour vision deficiency or severe vision impairment may have difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with these conditions should contact Temasek Polytechnic for more information.

Course details

Field of study Media and Design
Certification offered

Diploma in Digital Film & Television

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This a Group 1 PFP course.

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

One of the following relevant subjects:

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-7

Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Creative 3D Animation
  • Design & Technology
  • Design Studies
  • Food & Nutrition/Nutrition & Food Science
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Higher Art
  • Media Studies (English)
  • Media Studies (Chinese)
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Course modules

Year 1

Diploma-related modules

  • Discovering Design
  • Design in Context
  • Aesthetics for Design
  • Form & Materiality
  • Visual Narratives: Photography
  • Visual Narratives: Videography
  • Creative Storytelling
  • Basic Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • Introduction to Directing
  • Directing
  • Pitching for Social Media
  • Production Planning and Management

General modules

  • Career Readiness
  • Current Issues and Critical Thinking
  • Leadership Fundamentals
  • Leadership in Action
  • Sports and Wellness
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Year 2

Diploma-related modules

  • Studio Production
  • Screen Writing
  • Short Film Project 1
  • Short Film Project 2
  • Sustainable Practices in Design
  • Documentary Project
  • Overview of Non-Fiction

Options

  • Audio Post
  • Cinematography
  • Advanced Editing
  • Advanced Directing
  • Content Marketing
  • Writing for Non-Fiction Film and Television

Electives

  • Game Design
  • Design for Screen
  • Broadcast Design

General modules

  • Global Studies
  • Effective Communication
  • Professional Communication
  • Sustainability & Climate Action *
  • Guided Learning *

* Students must choose to take either Sustainability & Climate Action or Guided Learning.

Year 3

Diploma-related modules

  • Industry Film Project
  • Major Project: DFT

General modules

  • Student Internship Programme
  • Career Management

Internship

Internship duration 16 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Film-makers
  • Cinematographer
  • Scriptwriter
  • Producer
  • Director
  • Video Editor
  • Sound Recordist

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.