2022 SP MAD-Brochure-2022

At Media, Arts & Design School, I CAN USE MY IMAGINATION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Media has the power to influence people’s perceptions and ideas. The Arts ignite our senses and expand our minds. Design can change the way we shape, perceive, understand, enrich and experience life. In a world that is volatile and complex, an education to hone your creativity and imagination opens up pathways to careers in the fields of media, arts and design, where you can make a difference in workplaces, products, experiences and communities. 2 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

AT THE MEDIA, ARTS & DESIGN (MAD) SCHOOL, WE ARE MAD ABOUT: Developing creativity Providing authentic using studio-based learning spaces modelled and transdisciplinary pedagogical methods. after real-world work environments. Collaborating with Tapping on our industry-rich industry partners to lecturers to equip students prepare students for with the skills and mind sets employment. to solve problems. If you see yourself making a difference in the media, arts or design field in the future, and are curious, brave, tenacious and empathetic, this is the place for you. Here in MAD School, our students are trained to take what they imagine to be possibilities — and turn them into realities. Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 3

DIPLOMA IN MEDIA, ARTS & DESIGN  (DMAD - S29) The Diploma in Media, Arts & Design (DMAD) responds to disruptions that have caused current skills in the media, arts & design sectors to evolve and some skills to merge. Employers not only need graduates with complementary skills instead of one skill, but also the ability to collaborate, problem-solve, be creative, empathetic, resilient and confident. 4 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Spend the first semester of your first year exploring different disciplines in the media, arts & design sectors by taking modules called Foundry, Tasters and PlayLab. Choose one of the 8 COURSE Level-up your skills and specialisation areas HIGHLIGHTS portfolio by working in transdisciplinary teams to and devote the tackle real-world projects, remaining semesters completing a final-year project and internship. to deepening your skills in that discipline. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Range of Net 2021 JAE ELR2B2: 4 to 11 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-D SUBJECT GRADE 1–7 English Language 1–7 1–6 Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) Any two other subjects Note: To be eligible for admission, you must also have sat for one of the following subjects: • Art • Food & Nutrition • Biology • Higher Art • Biotechnology • Media Studies (Chinese) • Chemistry • Media Studies (English) • Computing/Computer Studies • Physics • Creative 3D Animation • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Design Studies • Science (Physics, Biology) • Design & Technology • Science (Physics, Chemistry) • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 5

COURSE MODULES The Diploma in Media, Arts & Design Year Year Year is a three-year full-time programme 1 2 3 that allows you to EXPLORE different disciplines in the media, arts and EXPLORE EQUIP EQUIP EQUIP design industries before you are Specialisation Specialisation EQUIPPED with deeper skills in one Modules related Specialisation specialisation. Through multi-, inter- to Foundry, Modules Modules Modules and trans-disciplinary projects and Taster & Playlab MAD White Space internship, you will be EMPOWERED EMPOWER to pick up skills from other Modules Final Year Project specialisations and build a strong EMPOWER professional portfolio that will give & Internship you a head start after you graduate. MAD Studio Project FIRST YEAR First Semester# Taster Modules FIRST YEAR (SECOND SEMESTER) • Critical & (Complete Four)# Specialisations (Choose One)*^ • Awesome Motion Design! Analytical Thinking • Digital Game Design • Animation & Game Art • PlayLab • Applied Drama & Psychology & Development • Design for Communication Foundry Modules# • Drama & Performance • Principles of Design • Information Design & Experience • Story Craft • Introduction to 3D Arts • Game Design & Development • Understanding • Reimagining Brands • Integrated Marketing • Sound & Music Humans & Communities • Storytelling for Communications • Motion Design & Effects Digital Media • Music Production • Story & Content Creation #Compulsory ^Students are assigned their specialisations based on aptitude, passion and performance *Refer to pages 10 – 25 for the breakdown of modules in each specialisation SECOND *Refer to pages 10 – 25 for the breakdown of modules in each specialisation YEAR Specialisation Modules MAD White Space Modules MAD Studio Project • Continue with your • Take two modules from • Take one project-based specialisation. other specialisations module that allows you to to complement your work with MAD students specialisation. across different disciplines. THIRD Specialisation Modules Transdisciplinary Project Internship YEAR • Continue with your • Work with MAD students • Immerse yourself in the specialisation. across different disciplines workforce and gain valuable to develop solutions to industry experience related meet business needs to your field of study. 6 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

MAD WHITE SPACE MODULES Pick up complementary skills and knowledge by taking two modules from other specialisations. SECOND YEAR • Community Psychology • Creative Entrepreneurship • Digital Content Development • Digital Painting for Illustration & Concept Art • Digital Photography & Image Processing • Heroes, Myths & Legends • MAD Innovation Factory • Media Freelancer 101 • Media Psychology • Motion Graphics • Performance Lab • Professional Communication for Creatives • Research Fundamentals • Visual Design Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 7

BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION Whether you are an aspiring content 1. Think like a creative! creator, game developer, musician Knowing how to tell compelling stories, how to or social worker, skills in storytelling, influence people and how to create interesting design, psychology and prototyping will designs are essential to any specialisation definitely be useful when you in MAD. In the Foundry, you will take 3 Core enter the working world. Modules — Story Craft, Understanding Humans & Communities, and Principles of Design — that will help you take your creations to the next level! This is why all MAD students will go 2. Not sure what to specialise in? We’ve got you! through a foundation programme In the Foundry, you will get to choose 4 Taster in your first semester known as the Modules —­ these are modules offered by each Foundry. Here are three awesome things specialisation to give you an idea of what you’ll about the Foundry you should know: be doing later in that specialisation! 3. You will need to Play! Play is a great way to get your creative juices flowing. In PlayLab, you and your friends will work together to come up with creative solutions to solve complex problems and have lots of fun in the process. 8 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

THE MAD DIFFERENCE At the MAD School, we like that you are different, because this difference is what makes you special. That is why we have created a curriculum that gives you choices and lets you learn a variety of skills that you are passionate in! The MAD Graduate will be different because you will be… 1. Working with people outside your specialisation Imagine working on transdisciplinary projects with teammates who can draw, create stories, compose catchy tunes, programme games and design a product! The possibilities of what this team can create are endless! 2. Choosing from a wide range of electives Dreaming of starting your own business? Thinking of learning how to code? Interested in psychology? In MAD, you will have ample opportunities to choose from a wide range of modules, so that you can develop other skills that you are passionate in! At the end of the day, you will have your own unique portfolio that reflects your talents and passions! Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 9

SPECIALISATION: ANIMATION & GAME ART Produce animation and game art content for various digital platforms, including film and games. 10 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

WHAT TO EXPECT Scan to find out more • 3D Art Asset Creation 1 information • Animation 1 about the • Drawing specialisation • Elective 1 • Narrative ThinkingFIRST YEAR • Visual Storytelling 1 (SEMESTER 2) SECOND • 3D Art Asset Creation 2 • MAD Studio Project YEAR • Animation 2 • MAD White Space 1 • Animation 3 • MAD White Space 2 • Concept Art and Design • Portfolio Development • Elective 2 • Sustainable Innovation Project • Figure Drawing & Anatomy • Visual Storytelling 2 • Introduction to Game Art Integration THIRD • Animation & Game Art Studio YEAR • Creature Effects • Elective 3 • Internship Programme • Transdisciplinary Project ELECTIVES All full-time diploma students are required to take two compulsory Education and Career Guidance The SP elective framework offers students options to Modules in SP. Students will take Education and pursue their passion and/or meet different career needs, Career Guidance 1 — Personal Development and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to (30 hours) in their first year. In their second year, provide to our students. The learning experiences of this students will take Education and Career Guidance elective framework help students in their development 2 — Career Development (15 hours). as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as All students are required to take one compulsory occupational landscape. Sports for Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their second and third Students who are interested to explore additional new skills year, students may sign up for SFL module as an and abilities will have the opportunity to take up to five optional module. electives. Please visit https://www.sp.edu.sg/sp/education/ elective-modules for details of this elective scheme and the Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 11 full list of electives.

SPECIALISATION: APPLIED DRAMA & PSYCHOLOGY With an understanding of communities, use drama as a tool to engage and educate them. 12 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

WHAT TO EXPECT Scan to find out more • Devised Drama information • Elective 1 about the • Facilitation Practices specialisation • Key Issues in the Lifespan • Narrative ThinkingFIRST YEAR (SEMESTER 2) SECOND • Community Psychology • MAD White Space 1 YEAR • Drama-In-Education • MAD White Space 2 • Educational Psychology • Reminiscence Theatre • Elective 2 • Sustainable Innovation Project • Forum Theatre • Special Needs Education • Health Psychology • Theatre-in-Education • MAD Studio Project THIRD • Casework & Professional Practice YEAR • Elective 3 • Final-Year Project • Internship Programme • Programme Management • Transdisciplinary Project ELECTIVES All full-time diploma students are required to take two compulsory Education and Career The SP elective framework offers students options to pursue Guidance Modules in SP. Students will take their passion and/or meet different career needs, and is an Education and Career Guidance 1 — Personal integral part of the holistic education we seek to provide to Development (30 hours) in their first year. In our students. The learning experiences of this elective their second year, students will take Education framework help students in their development as self-directed, and Career Guidance 2 — Career Development versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile (15 hours). and changing societal as well as occupational landscape. All students are required to take one Students who are interested to explore additional new skills compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for and abilities will have the opportunity to take up to five one semester in their first year in SP. In their electives. Please visit https://www.sp.edu.sg/sp/education/ second and third year, students may sign up elective-modules for details of this elective scheme and the for SFL module as an optional module. full list of electives. Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 13

SPECIALISATION: DESIGN FOR COMMUNICATION & EXPERIENCE Design in areas like branding, advertising and user experience, based on the understanding of user-centered design. 14 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

WHAT TO EXPECT Scan to find out more • Digital Photography & Image Processing information • Elective 1 about the • Experience Design Studio 1 specialisation • Motion Analysis & Techniques • Narrative ThinkingFIRST YEAR • Visual Design (SEMESTER 2) SECOND • Brand Communication Studio 1 • MAD Studio Project YEAR • Brand Communication Studio 2 • MAD White Space 1 • Brand Experience Studio 1 • MAD White Space 2 • Brand Experience Studio 2 • Portfolio Design • Creative Video Content Creation • Sustainable Innovation Project • Digital Product Design Studio 1 • Digital Product Design Studio 2 • Elective 2 THIRD • Elective 3 YEAR • Experience Design Studio 2 • Internship Programme • Transdisciplinary Project All full-time diploma students are required to take two compulsory Education and Career ELECTIVES Guidance Modules in SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance 1 — Personal The SP elective framework offers students options to pursue Development (30 hours) in their first year. In their passion and/or meet different career needs, and is an their second year, students will take Education integral part of the holistic education we seek to provide to our and Career Guidance 2 — Career Development students. The learning experiences of this elective framework (15 hours). help students in their development as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile and All students are required to take one changing societal as well as occupational landscape. compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their Students who are interested to explore additional new skills second and third year, students may sign up and abilities will have the opportunity to take up to five for SFL module as an optional module. electives. Please visit https://www.sp.edu.sg/sp/education/ elective-modules for details of this elective scheme and the Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 15 full list of electives.

SPECIALISATION: GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT Create engaging, experiential and interactive media content for entertainment, simulation, training and information visualisation on different platforms and mediums. 16 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

WHAT TO EXPECT Scan to find out more information about the specialisation FIRST YEAR • Analog Game Design • Game Production and Management • Digital Game Design • Mobile Game Development (SEMESTER 2) • Elective 1 • Narrative Thinking • Game Design and Development Studio 1 SECOND • 3D Game Development 1 • MAD Studio Project YEAR • 3D Game Development 2 • MAD White Space 1 • Elective 2 • MAD White Space 2 • Ethics and Law of IT and Media • Mathematics for Games • Game Asset Production • Sustainable Innovation Project • Game Design and • User Interface and Experience Design Development Studio 2 • Immersive Media Fundamentals THIRD • Elective 3 YEAR • Game Design and Development Studio 3 • Immersive Application Development • Internship Programme • Transdisciplinary Project ELECTIVES All full-time diploma students are required to take two compulsory Education and Career The SP elective framework offers students options to Guidance Modules in SP. Students will take pursue their passion and/or meet different career needs, Education and Career Guidance 1 — Personal and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to Development (30 hours) in their first year. In provide to our students. The learning experiences of this their second year, students will take Education elective framework help students in their development and Career Guidance 2 — Career Development as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are (15 hours). essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as occupational landscape. All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for Students who are interested to explore additional new skills one semester in their first year in SP. In their and abilities will have the opportunity to take up to five second and third year, students may sign up electives. Please visit https://www.sp.edu.sg/sp/education/ for SFL module as an optional module. elective-modules for details of this elective scheme and the full list of electives. Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 17

SPECIALISATION: INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS It is like an orchestra, where all the different communication platforms and tools work together harmoniously to produce an effective and cohesive campaign. 18 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

WHAT TO EXPECT Scan to find out more information about the specialisation FIRST YEAR • Branding Fundamentals • Elective 1 (SEMESTER 2) • Narrative Thinking • Research Methods • Video and Audio Fundamentals • Writing Across Media Platforms SECOND • Advertising • MAD White Space 1 YEAR • Building a Brand • MAD White Space 2 • Digital Analytics • Public Relations • Digital Content Development • Sustainable Innovation Project • Digital Marketing • Web Design • Elective 2 • Writing for News, Features and • MAD Studio Project Branded Content • Elective 3THIRD • IMC Studio ProjectYEAR • Internship Programme • Media Law & Ethics All full-time diploma students are required to • Transdisciplinary Project take two compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in SP. Students will take ELECTIVES Education and Career Guidance 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In The SP elective framework offers students options to their second year, students will take Education pursue their passion and/or meet different career needs, and Career Guidance 2 — Career Development and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to (15 hours). provide to our students. The learning experiences of this elective framework help students in their development All students are required to take one as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as one semester in their first year in SP. In their occupational landscape. second and third year, students may sign up for SFL module as an optional module. Students who are interested to explore additional new skills and abilities will have the opportunity to take up to five electives. Please visit https://www.sp.edu.sg/sp/education/ elective-modules for details of this elective scheme and the full list of electives. Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 19

SPECIALISATION: MOTION DESIGN & EFFECTS Design beautiful 2D and 3D motion graphics and effects for film, television and social media content. 20 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

WHAT TO EXPECT Scan to find out more • 3D Fundamentals information • Elective 1 about the • Motion Analysis and Techniques specialisation • Narrative Thinking • Video & Audio FundamentalsFIRST YEAR • Visual Design (SEMESTER 2) SECOND • Cross-Platform Design • MAD Studio Project YEAR • Digital Compositing • MAD White Space 1 • Dynamic Typography • MAD White Space 2 • Effects Animation • Production for Visual Effects • Elective 2 • Sustainable Innovation Project THIRD • Elective 3 YEAR • Emerging Media • Film Titles • Final-Year Project All full-time diploma students are required to • Internship Programme take two compulsory Education and Career • Transdisciplinary Project Guidance Modules in SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance 1 — Personal ELECTIVES Development (30 hours) in their first year. In their second year, students will take Education The SP elective framework offers students options to and Career Guidance 2 — Career Development pursue their passion and/or meet different career needs, (15 hours). and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to provide to our students. The learning experiences of this All students are required to take one elective framework help students in their development compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are one semester in their first year in SP. In their essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as second and third year, students may sign up occupational landscape. for SFL module as an optional module. Students who are interested to explore additional new skills Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 21 and abilities will have the opportunity to take up to five electives. Please visit https://www.sp.edu.sg/sp/education/ elective-modules for details of this elective scheme and the full list of electives.

SPECIALISATION: MUSIC PRODUCTION Integrate the different processes involved in the creation and production of musical & audio content. 22 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

WHAT TO EXPECT Scan to find out more information about the specialisation FIRST YEAR • Arranging & Composition 1 • Musicianship & Performance 1 • Elective 1 • Narrative Thinking (SEMESTER 2) • Music Production Techniques 1 • Production Workshop 1 SECOND • Arranging & Composition 2 • Music Production Techniques 3 YEAR • Arranging & Composition 3 • Musicianship & Performance 2 • Elective 2 • Musicianship & Performance 3 • MAD Studio Project • Production Workshop 2 • MAD White Space 1 • Production Workshop 3 • MAD White Space 2 • Sustainable Innovation Project • Music Production Techniques 2 • Elective 3THIRD • Elective 4YEAR • Internship Programme • Portfolio Development All full-time diploma students are required to • Show Production take two compulsory Education and Career • Transdisciplinary Project Guidance Modules in SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance 1 — Personal ELECTIVES Development (30 hours) in their first year. In their second year, students will take Education The SP elective framework offers students options to and Career Guidance 2 — Career Development pursue their passion and/or meet different career needs, (15 hours). and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to provide to our students. The learning experiences of this All students are required to take one elective framework help students in their development compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are one semester in their first year in SP. In their essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as second and third year, students may sign up occupational landscape. for SFL module as an optional module. Students who are interested to explore additional new skills Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 23 and abilities will have the opportunity to take up to five electives. Please visit https://www.sp .edu.sg/sp/education/ elective-modules for details of this elective scheme and the full list of electives.

SPECIALISATION: STORY & CONTENT CREATION Train in the craft of storytelling and creative writing across media genres and platforms in a global media context. 24 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

WHAT TO EXPECT Scan to find out more • Branding Fundamentals information • Elective 1 about the • Fundamentals of Journalism specialisation • Introduction to Scriptwriting • Narrative ThinkingFIRST YEAR • Video and Audio Fundamentals (SEMESTER 2) SECOND • Elective 2 • MAD White Space 2 YEAR • Entertainment Content Production • Scripted Concept Development • Introduction to Entertainment • Sustainable Innovation Project • The Digital Journalist Content • Video Production for Narratives • Introduction to Documentary • Visual Storytelling • MAD Studio Project • MAD White Space 1 THIRD • Elective 3 Options (Choose One of Two) YEAR • Final-Year Project • Documentary Filmmaking • Internship Programme • Narrative Filmmaking • Transdisciplinary Project All full-time diploma students are required to ELECTIVES take two compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in SP. Students will take The SP elective framework offers students options to Education and Career Guidance 1 — Personal pursue their passion and/or meet different career needs, Development (30 hours) in their first year. In and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to their second year, students will take Education provide to our students. The learning experiences of this and Career Guidance 2 — Career Development elective framework help students in their development (15 hours). as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well as All students are required to take one occupational landscape. compulsory Sports for Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their Students who are interested to explore additional new skills second and third year, students may sign up and abilities will have the opportunity to take up to five for SFL module as an optional module. electives. Please visit https://www.sp.edu.sg/sp/education/ elective-modules for details of this elective scheme and the full list of electives. Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 25

CAREER OPTIONS DMAD graduates may pursue careers relevant to their field, or pursue related careers across the different fields. Their portfolio of work and experience working in transdisciplinary projects can serve as an added advantage to potential employers. ANIMATION & GAME ART GAME DESIGN MOTION DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT & EFFECTS • 2D/3D Animator • 3D Generalist • Gameplay Programmer • 2D/3D Animator • Character Artist • Application Developer • 3D Modeller • Character Designer • AR/VR/MR Developer • Assistant Producer • Concept Artist • Interactive Designer • Camera Layout Artist (Camera tracker) • Environment Artist • Content Designer • Colourist • Environment Designer • UI Designer • Compositor • Illustrator • Level/Game Designer • Concept/Background Artist • Layout Artist • Project Coordinator/Assistant • Graphic Designer • Lighting Artist • Quality Assurance Tester • Lighting Artist • Motion Designer • Compositor • Rigger INTEGRATED MARKETING • Motion Capture Artist • Story Artist COMMUNICATIONS • Motion Graphics Artist • Texture/Surfacing Artist • Pre-Vis Artist • UI Artist • Account Executive • Production Assistant • Advertising Executive • Roto/Prep Artist Video Editor APPLIED DRAMA • Brand Executive & PSYCHOLOGY • Communication Strategist MUSIC PRODUCTION • Content Marketing Executive • Drama Educator • Content Marketing Specialist • Boom Operator • Programme Executive • Content Producer (Branded Content) • Game Sound Designer • Social Service Assistant • Corporate Communication Executive • Music Director • Social Work Associate • Marcom Executive • Music Educator • Teacher Aide • Media Planner • Music Producer • Volunteer Executive • Public Relations Executive • Music Composer • Youth Work Associate • Social Media Analyst • Music Arranger • Musician DESIGN FOR STORY & • Production Assistant COMMUNICATION CONTENT CREATION • Stage Manager & EXPERIENCE • Song Writer • Assistant Director • Sound Designer • Brand Designer • Assistant Producer • Sound Editor • Design Researcher • Content Producer • Sound Engineer • Editorial Designer • Feature Writer • Sound Recordist • Experience Designer • Journalist • Supervising Sound Editor • Graphic Designer • Photo/Visual Journalist • Junior Art Director • Research Writer • Motion Designer • Scriptwriter • Photographer • Videographer • UI Designer • UX Designer • Visual Designer 26 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

FURTHER STUDIES DMAD graduates may pursue further studies in the areas relevant to their field. They can seek articulation into degree programmes with local & overseas universities/institutions. Graduates may also pursue skills deepening programmes through the following CET courses offered by MAD School: • Part-Time Diploma in Design (Visual Communication) • Specialist Diploma in Applied Drama & Psychology • Specialist Diploma in Digital Content Marketing (co-offered with Singapore University of Social Sciences) • Specialist Diploma in Digital Marketing and Analytics (co-offered with SP School of Business) • Specialist Diploma in Immersive Simulation (co-offered with SP School of Computing) • Specialist Diploma in Motion Graphics Design • Specialist Diploma in User Experience & Digital Product Design • Work-Study Post-Diploma leading to Specialist Diploma in Digital Content Marketing (co-offered with Singapore University of Social Sciences) Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 27

We applaud Singapore Polytechnic’s efforts to nurture a pipeline of future talent for the industry as we continue to grow as a media hub, bridging the east and west while connecting tech and media. Howie Lau Assistant Chief Executive Media and Innovation, Infocomm Media Development Authority Source: Lianhe Zaobao © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Reprinted with permission. 28 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

Source: Lianhe Zaobao © Singapore Press Source: Lianhe Zaobao © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Reprinted with permission. Holdings Limited. Reprinted with permission. Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 29

ONE OF THE PROJECTS I TRULY ENJOYED WORKING ON AT MAD WAS DEVELOPING A GAME TO HELP THE ELDERLY IN SINGAPORE STAY IN GOOD MENTAL HEALTH AND SPIRITS. IT IS REWARDING TO KNOW THAT SOMETHING I CREATED CAN HAVE A VERY REAL IMPACT ON SOMEONE’S LIFE. WITH THE SUPPORT OF MY CLASSMATES AND MY LECTURERS, I AM CONFIDENT I CAN EXCEL HERE AT SP. 30 Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic

Rynoa Mysara Diploma in Media, Arts & Design Media, Arts & Design School • Singapore Polytechnic 31

Singapore Polytechnic 500 Dover Road Singapore 139651 For more information regarding entry requirements and course information, please contact: Media, Arts & Design School Tel: (65) 6775 1133 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sp.edu.sg/mad For the latest updates on Singapore Polytechnic, follow us on: @singaporepoly fb.com/singaporepolytechnic @singaporepoly youtube.com/singaporepolytechnic @singaporepoly @singaporepoly The polytechnic reserves the right to alter the information in this publication. Information is correct as of December 2021.