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You can transform stpahecessusatnadicnraebaltee future you dream of. Abirahmi Jaysankar Diploma in Integrated Events & Project Management My first audio visual systems experience One of my modules allowed me to experiment with audio visual systems for the first time. We were able to enter the Events Space facility with sound consoles. My lecturer taught us the different functions and allowed us to explore them further by ourselves. It was a good hands-on experience that allowed me to learn more. 2 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

At the School of Architecture & the Built Environment (ABE), you can transform spaces. You will learn to incorporate design with technology, allowing you to turn imaginative ideas into reality. The creativity-driven and hands-on lessons in ABE allow you to build a strong foundation in transforming spaces, turning them into a sustainable environment. Be it buildings, interiors, structures, landscapes, facilities or events, you are able to enhance users’ experience with creative solutions. When you graduate, you will take on the world with your passion. You can create the sustainable future you dream of. WHY ABE? HIGHLIGHT ABE trains our students to be creative and Are you excited about managing multimillion competent in making Singapore a great city dollar properties? Want to play a part in enabling to live, work and play in. buildings to be smarter, greener and more cost- efficient? If the answer is yes, the Diploma in Learning journeys in ABE also stretch beyond Facilities Management (DFM) course is for you! Singapore’s shores through overseas study trips, internships, competitions and community Besides learning to manage different types of service trips to inculcate a global mindset in properties, you will also graduate with business our students. management skills. So, are you ready to take on the challenge in Upon graduation, you will receive three additional transforming our living spaces into a great city certificates that will give you an edge with to live, work and play in? potential employers from the hotels, resorts, airports and commercial sector. If you are thinking of further studies, you will stand to gain generous advanced standing or module exemptions from foreign and local universities. To find out more, turn to Pg 12 3

ARCHDIPITLOEMCA ITN URE (DARCH – S66) Are you passionate about architecture? At DARCH, we believe that anyone with Have you found yourself stopping to interest and passion in architecture can be admire and guess how skyscrapers, trained. Our dedicated and experienced museums and bungalows were designed? lecturers will equip you with the essential Do you have a dream of impacting the skills required to realise your ambition way people live, breathe and interact of contributing to the architectural and with the spaces they fill? If you do, then design industries. unlock your talents here at the Diploma in Architecture (DARCH), Singapore’s first The unique pedagogy will develop full-fledged architecture diploma. you holistically into an adaptable, open-minded and motivated individual SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE as well as a team player. From laying your design foundations in the first year, • BCA-Industry Scholarship / Sponsorship to strengthening your analytical and • Singapore Polytechnic Scholarship conceptual thought processes by the third year, DARCH is a design-cum-technical programme that adopts a unique project- based learning approach, to develop you into an investigative design innovator equipped with knowledge of the latest building technologies. 4 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 4 to 14 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-D SUBJECT GRADE English Language 1–7 Mathematics 1–7 (Elementary / Additional) Any three other subjects 1–6 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Note: To be eligible for admission, you must also have sat for one of the following subjects: • First Year Common Foundation • A SP-SUTD Special Pathway Programme, with Diploma in Architecture, • Art Diploma in Interior Design and Diploma in Programme that allows selected • Biology Landscape Architecture students. • Biotechnology students to gain conditional early • Chemistry • Hands-on design studio sessions that • Computing / Computer Studies focus on critical and creative thinking admission to SUTD.* • Creative 3D Animation *The conditional early admission will • Design Studies • Teaching through design projects, require selected students to fulfil SUTD • Design & Technology out-of-classroom site visits and Term 1 courses in place of SP elective • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics sketching classes modules in the final phase of their • Food & Nutrition Diploma programme. • Higher Art • Opportunities to participate in: • Media Studies (Chinese) - Projects with real-life clients • Media Studies (English) - Workshops with visiting architect • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) professors from top local and • Science (Physics, Biology) overseas universities or practitioners • Science (Physics, Chemistry) in the industry. - Local and international competitions CAREER OPTIONS FURTHER STUDIES • Architecture Assistant • Architecture Coordinator Our students have received scholarships from organisations like Urban • Architectural Sales Executive / Redevelopment Authority to study architecture at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Coordinator Our graduates have also continued their education at top universities around • Architectural Technology Specialist the world, including Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University • BIM Specialist in Australia, Architecture Association (AA), The Bartlett (UCL) and Glasgow in UK • Codes and Regulations Specialist and Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in the United States. • Fabrication Specialist The strength of your SP DARCH diploma will get you module exemptions and • Visualisation Specialist advanced standing in foreign universities. Scan to find out more information about the course 5

COURSE MODULES The Diploma in Architecture is a three-year full-time programme. 1 FIRST YEAR • Design Representation • Communicating for Personal and Team Effectiveness • Architecture Foundation • Communicating for Project (Proposal) Effectiveness • Narrative Thinking • Critical & Analytical Thinking • Technology & Sustainability Fundamentals • Design Fundamentals & Techniques 2 SECOND YEAR • Internship Programme • Communicating for Professional Effectiveness • Social Innovation Project • Design Representation I (Architecture) • Technical Studies I (Architecture) • Design Studio I (Architecture) • Elective 1 3 THIRD YEAR • Elective 2 • Depth Elective I (Architecture) • Elective 3 • Depth Elective II (Architecture) • Technical Studies II (Architecture) • Design Representation II • Technical Studies Thesis (Architecture) (Architecture) • Design Studio II (Architecture) Electives All full-time diploma students are required to take two The SP elective framework offers students options to compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in pursue their passion and / or meet different career needs, SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In provide to our students. The learning experiences of this their second year, students will take Education and Career elective framework help students in their development Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for as occupational landscape. Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL For a list of electives offered, please visit www.sp.edu.sg module as an optional module. 6 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

I was inspired by my sister who also Aceson Han studied a design-related course in SP DARCH Gold Medallist, to join DARCH. I am a hands-on learner and since I always find myself admiring Class of 2019 old and new building developments, I decided that DARCH would be suitable for me. It would be a dream to create functional buildings and spaces to benefit the community and DARCH has provided me with the skills to do so. 7

DCIPLIOVMIALIN ENGINEERING (DCE – S68) The Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCE) Your training in Civil Engineering equips you is a broad-based and versatile course with the essential technical skills to take on covering key areas such as Structures, the transforming industry. Our graduates Geotechnics, Transportation, Water support civil engineers in the analysis, design, Technology and Project Management. construction, upgrading and maintenance of all forms of infrastructure of the world for a better quality of life and a sustainable economy. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE • SP Engineering Scholarship • Singapore Structural Steel Society Scholarship • BCA — Industry Scholarship / Sponsorship • Yogarajah Scholarship and Bursary Fund • Sarojini Devi Award • American Concrete Institute — Singapore Chapter Scholarship 8 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 7 to 22 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C SUBJECT GRADE English Language 1–7 Mathematics 1–6 (Elementary / Additional) One of the following 1–6 3rd relevant subjects: • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Computing / Computer Studies • Design & Technology • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry) COURSE HIGHLIGHTS CAREER OPTIONS • Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) framework that prepares you to • Assistant Engineer be life-ready, work-ready and world-ready • Assistant Project Manager • Assistant Quantity Surveyor • Take part in competitions, seminars, overseas community service projects and • BIM Specialist study trips • Building Construction Safety Supervisor • CAD Engineer • Equip you with technical and soft skills that are aligned with the Construction • Marketing Sales Executive Industry Transformation Map • Resident Technical Officer • Site Supervisor • 22-week Internship Programme to apply classroom learning to real projects and • Technical Executive develop professional skills FURTHER STUDIES Scan to find out more information With your SP diploma, you can gain direct entry into the second year of Civil about the course Engineering degree programmes at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or National University of Singapore (NUS) as well as pursue a Civil Engineering 9 degree at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). Alternatively, you can pursue a degree in Building & Project Management at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) or a related degree in two or three years at Australian, British and other overseas universities.

COURSE MODULES The Diploma In Civil Engineering is a three-year full-time programme. 1 FIRST YEAR • Communicating for Project • Geomatics • Basic Mathematics • Building Information Effectiveness • Introduction to Civil Engineering Modelling (BIM) • Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) • Narrative Thinking • Civil Engineering Construction • Critical & Analytical Thinking • Structural Mechanics • Communicating for Personal & • Elective 1 Team Effectiveness • Engineering Mathematics 1 2 SECOND YEAR • Geotechnical Engineering • Safety, Health & Environmental • Civil Engineering Technology Management • Communicating for Professional • Hydrology & Hydraulics • Social Innovation Project Effectiveness • Project Management • Structural Analysis • Elective 2 • Reinforced Concrete Design • Engineering Mathematics II & CAD 3 THIRD YEAR • Transportation Engineering • Elective 3 • Water Technology • Integrated Project • Internship Programme • Steel Design & CAD Electives All full-time diploma students are required to take two The SP elective framework offers students options to compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in pursue their passion and / or meet different career needs, SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In provide to our students. The learning experiences of this their second year, students will take Education and Career elective framework help students in their development Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for as occupational landscape. Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL For a list of electives offered, please visit www.sp.edu.sg module as an optional module. 10 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

SP provided a very encouraging environment. William Twice, I was given the opportunity to participate DCEB (now known as DCE) in the Introducing and Demonstrating Earthquake Engineering Research in Schools (IDEERS) held in Gold Medallist, Class of 2019 Taiwan. In my second participation, I even got to collaborate with fellow schoolmates from another course to develop an innovative building design strong enough to withstand earthquakes, For our hardwork, we managed to clinch the second prize among other competitors from Singapore and other countries. Through the experience, I was exposed to different perspectives of Civil Engineering and it definitely encouraged me to delve deeper into the field. With relevant skills and experiences provided by SP, I believe that I am ready for my next step in life. 11

FaDcIPiLlOMitA iINes Management (DFM - S95) If your passion is in managing multi- The demand for facilities management services million dollar properties and people, this has grown exponentially, with the growing demand is the course for you! for building and infrastructure development. This course will equip students with the technical and Facilities Management is a rapidly business management skills to manage buildings growing profession encompassing and their services. With the increased emphasis for multiple disciplines that integrate cost-efficient smart buildings and the consideration people, place, process and technology of space as a business asset contributing to the to ensure the efficient and effective use bottom line of companies, this course will also of facilities for its intended purpose. train students to enhance assets, optimise space and create a healthy work environment in various SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE types of buildings. Graduates can look forward to exciting facilities management careers with • BCA-Industry Scholarship / Sponsorship property developers and owners, service providers, • Singapore Polytechnic Scholarship government agencies and statutory boards. 12 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic Besides the diploma, you will also be awarded with three additional certificates upon graduation: • Fire Safety Manager • bizSAFE Level 2 (Risk Management) • Supervise Construction Work for WSH

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 11 to 17 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C SUBJECT GRADE English Language 1–7 Mathematics 1–6 (Elementary / Additional) One of the following 1–6 3rd relevant subjects: • Art • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Computing / Computer Studies • Design Studies* • Design & Technology • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics • Higher Art* • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry) COURSE HIGHLIGHTS CAREER OPTIONS *To be eligible for admission, you must also have sat for one of the following subjects: Authentic learning through: • Building Executive • Out-of-classroom projects • Contracts / Procurement Executive • Biology • Customer Service Executive • Biotechnology and site visits • Facilities Executive • Chemistry • Internship Programme with • Fire Safety Manager • Computing / Computer Studies • Operations Executive • Creative 3D Animation reputable organisations • Project Coordinator • Design & Technology • Industry-linked projects • Property Executive • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics • Study trips • Safety and Security Officer • Food & Nutrition • Strata Executive • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry) FURTHER STUDIES Scan to find out more information You can gain entry to a relevant degree course from local and overseas about the course universities. The strength of your SP DFM diploma will get you generous advanced standing from reputable foreign universities and module exemptions from local universities. 13

COURSE MODULES The Diploma In Facilities Management is a three-year full-time programme. 1 FIRST YEAR • Drawing & Visualisation • Law • Accounts & Finance • Communicating for Personal • Electrical & Plumbing Services • Leisure Amenities Management & Team Effectiveness • Fundamentals of Facilities • Narrative Thinking • Critical & Analytical Thinking Management • Principles of Management • Customer Relationship • Hospitality Services for FM • Structure & Fabric Management 2 SECOND YEAR • Elective 2 • Maintenance of M&E Services • Analytics & Info Management • Mechanical Services • Building Diagnosis • Environmental Management • Safety Health & Security • Social Innovation Project • Communicating for Professional & Sustainability • Town Council & Strata Effectiveness • Facilities Operations Management • Communicating for Project & Communications (Report) Effectiveness • Fire Safety Management • Elective 1 3 THIRD YEAR • Integrated Project • Building Information Technology • Internship Programme • Cross Cultural Studies • Procurement & Project Management • Elective 3 • Strategic Asset Enhancement • Innovation in Smart FM Electives All full-time diploma students are required to take two The SP elective framework offers students options to compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in pursue their passion and / or meet different career needs, SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In provide to our students. The learning experiences of this their second year, students will take Education and Career elective framework help students in their development Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for as occupational landscape. Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL For a list of electives offered, please visit www.sp.edu.sg module as an optional module. 14 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

I was able to receive a one of a kind internship experience at ISS-NUH. It was challenging because it tested my interpersonal, project management and coordination skills that I have never before used in a workplace environment. However, it was enriching at the same time as I was lucky enough to fine-tune these skills before heading to university, as well as the workforce in a few years time. The course has equipped me with relevant skills that I need to face future challenges and also gave me a clearer direction in where my interest lies. Phyllis Ng DHLFM (now known as DFM) Gold Medallist, Class of 2020 15

indDiteplesormigaioinnr (DID - S89) If you are passionate about the design The course is developed to prepare students for the of space, transforming the experience design industry, equipping graduates with relevant of everyday living and have a creative design knowledge and skills. mind, you are the budding designer we want! Our programme balances both technical and design competencies, focusing on both physical and digital SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE spatial experimentation, curating experiences and journeys for users through space, form, materials, • BCA-Industry Scholarship / Sponsorship colour and light. You will also be trained in means to • Singapore Polytechnic Scholarship communicate them visually and verbally. Join us in our fully immersive design culture, incorporating a rigorous curriculum from exploratory projects to collaborations with industry and institutions. 16 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 7 to 16 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-D SUBJECT GRADE English Language 1–7 Mathematics 1–7 (Elementary / Additional) Any two other subjects 1–6 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Note: To be eligible for admission, you must also have sat for one of the following subjects: • First Year Common Foundation Programme, with Diploma in Architecture, Diploma in Interior Design and Diploma in Landscape Architecture students. • Art • Biology • Develop strong research grounding with an emphasis on experimentation to • Biotechnology push the boundaries of your design ideas. • Chemistry • Computing / Computer Studies • Learn to design using different design techniques and methods including a • Creative 3D Animation hands-on, exploratory studio approach and digital, parametric design. • Design Studies • Design & Technology • Gain broad exposure to design trends by participating in overseas and local • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics study trips and workshops. • Food & Nutrition • Higher Art • Participate in Live Client studio programmes with real-life industry partners to • Media Studies (Chinese) see your design come to life! • Media Studies (English) • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry) CAREER OPTIONS FURTHER STUDIES Scan to find out more information • Design Executive (Sales) You can gain direct entry into various about the course • Exhibition Designer undergraduate degree programmes • Furnishing, Fixtures & Equipment offered by local and other overseas 17 universities. You will also be exposed (FF&E) Designer to specialisation workshops and studio • Interior Designer projects that will allow you to graduate • Perspective Artist with a design portfolio recognised by • Spatial Planner employers in the design industry, as • Stage-set Designer well as universities. • Visual Merchandiser • Walk-through Animator

COURSE MODULES The Diploma in Interior Design is a three-year full-time programme. 1 FIRST YEAR • Design Fundamentals • Narrative Thinking • Communicating for Personal and Team Effectiveness and Techniques • Technology and • Communicating for Project • Design Representation Sustainability Fundamentals (Proposal) Effectiveness • Interior Design Foundation (IDF) • Critical & Analytical Thinking 2 SECOND YEAR • Design Representation I • Internship Programme • Communicating • Social Innovation Project for Professional Effectiveness (Interior Design) • Technical Studies I (Interior Design) • Design Studio 1 (Interior Design) • Elective 1 3 THIRD YEAR • Depth Elective 1 (Interior Design) • Design Studio II (Interior Design) • Technical Studies II • Depth Elective 2 (Interior Design) • Elective 2 (Interior Design) • Design Representation II • Elective 3 • Technical Studies Thesis (Interior Design) (Interior Design) Electives All full-time diploma students are required to take two The SP elective framework offers students options to compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in pursue their passion and / or meet different career needs, SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In provide to our students. The learning experiences of this their second year, students will take Education and Career elective framework help students in their development Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for as occupational landscape. Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL For a list of electives offered, please visit www.sp.edu.sg module as an optional module. 18 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

As I progressed through the course, there were many Phyllis Oh milestones, with constantly different expectations DID Gold Medallist, and new scopes of work. I needed to have good time management skills, perseverance, determination Class of 2019 and most importantly, an open-mind to learn new things every day. On top of school work, I also got the opportunity to be a part of the ABE ambassadors team. We helped out in events such as the SP Open House. I even had the privilege to run the DID graduation show 2019 as the chairperson! DID has definitely given me many opportunities and broadened my perspectives. I want to thank all the lecturers, staff and peers who have encouraged and guided me. They are the ones who have made my journey enriching and memorable. 19

Diploma in EVMEINNATTNSEAG&GREPAMRTOEEJNDETCT (DEPM - S50) It’s never a dull day in the life of an event or project manager. The Diploma in Integrated Events & Project Management (DEPM) course trains you to be a professional in the rapidly growing Business Travel and Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions (BTMICE) sector, which grossed more than $3 billion revenue in recent years. You are given authentic experiences through SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE opportunities to conceptualise, plan and execute live events with our various industry partners. Besides the • BCA-Industry Scholarship / Sponsorship diploma, you will also be awarded with a bizSAFE Level • Singapore Polytechnic Scholarship 2 (Risk Management) certification. 20 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 6 to 15 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C SUBJECT GRADE English Language 1–7 Mathematics 1–6 (Elementary / Additional) One of the following 3rd 1–6 relevant subjects: COURSE HIGHLIGHTS • Art • Biology Authentic learning through planning and managing: • Biotechnology • School events • Chemistry • Industry-linked projects such as MICE Forum, Singapore International • Computing / Computer Studies • Design Studies* Water Week, Accounting & Finance Asia, Standard Chartered Singapore • Design & Technology Marathon & Bicentennial @ Fort Canning • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics • Internship Programme with overseas exposure opportunities • Higher Art* • Site visits and overseas trips • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry) CAREER OPTIONS FURTHER STUDIES *To be eligible for admission, you must also have sat for one of the following subjects: • Client Experience Manager / You can gain entry to a relevant Executive degree course from local and overseas • Biology universities. The strength of your SP • Biotechnology • Conference Manager / Executive DEPM diploma will get you generous • Chemistry • Event Manager / Executive advanced standing from reputable • Computing / Computer Studies • Event Marketing and Sales Manager foreign universities and module • Creative 3D Animation exemptions from local universities. • Design & Technology / Executive • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics • Exhibition Manager / Executive • Food & Nutrition • Operations / Project Manager / • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) Executive • Science (Physics, Biology) • Sponsorship Sales Manager / • Science (Physics, Chemistry) Executive Scan to find out more information about the course 21

COURSE MODULES The Diploma in Integrated Events & Project Management is a three-year full-time programme. 1 FIRST YEAR • Drawing and Visualisation • Law • Audio Visual Systems • Narrative Thinking • Communicating for Personal & • Economics • Principles of Management • Principles of Marketing Team Effectiveness • Fundamentals • Critical & Analytical Thinking of Event Management • Creative Media Tech • Hybrid Events Production 2 SECOND YEAR • Environmental Safety & Health • Logistics & Site Operations • Analytics & Info Management • Communicating for Project • Event Budgeting & Financials • MICE Management (Report) Effectiveness • Event Materials & Facilities • Project Management • Elective 1 Construction • Social Innovation Project • Elective 2 • Integrated Project (Year Long) 3 THIRD YEAR • Experience Management • Resource Procurement • Communicating for • Internship Programme & Negotiation Professional Effectiveness • Public Relations • Cross Cultural Studies • Venue & Facilities Management • Elective 3 & Partnership Management Electives All full-time diploma students are required to take two The SP elective framework offers students options to compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in pursue their passion and / or meet different career needs, SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In provide to our students. The learning experiences of this their second year, students will take Education and Career elective framework help students in their development Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for as occupational landscape. Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL For a list of electives offered, please visit www.sp.edu.sg module as an optional module. 22 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

I had set my eyes on a polytechnic education since Hang Zi Qi secondary school. I did not know what my passion DEPM Gold Medallist, was but I knew I loved to plan events and that it was my strength. In SP, DEPM developed my skills and Class of 2019 interests and gave me a good idea of the industry scene. The lecturers were all industry experts and often shared stories that inspired me to become just like them. Thank you SP for the valuable training! 23

ARLCAHDNipIDTloSEmCCaAiTnPUERE (DLA - S94) If you are motivated to help address In DLA, you will be geared to express your uniqueness climate change issues, curious how as a designer and an effective contributor to a team to communities can be engaged in transform the built environment. The course will equip you social spaces that influence their with skills that will help you in digitalisation, design and lifestyles and wonder how green documentation. These skill sets will help you to contribute spaces are carved out for people to a profession that creates spaces for people to be close to to enjoy in an urban city, choose nature with sustainability in mind. Upon completion of the DLA! You will learn how to be a couse, there will be a diverse range of work opportunities landscape designer to fulfill all and further education prospects in store for you. these aspirations. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE • BCA-Industry Scholarship / Sponsorship • Singapore Polytechnic Scholarship 24 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Range of Net 2020 JAE ELR2B2: 12 to 15 Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-D SUBJECT GRADE English Language 1–7 Mathematics 1–7 (Elementary / Additional) Any two other subjects 1–6 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Note: To be eligible for admission, you must also have sat for one of the following subjects: • First Year Common Foundation Programme, with Diploma in Architecture, Diploma in Interior Design and Diploma in Landscape Architecture students • Art • Biology • Design processes in landscape architecture • Biotechnology • Digitalisation skills for effective communications and construction • Chemistry • Plant knowledge and landscape technologies to integrate greenery • Computing / Computer Studies • Materials technical applications for sustainable practices • Creative 3D Animation • Project-based course to learn work flow in professional life • Design & Technology • Critiques for assessment to simulate real-world experience • Design Studies • Internship with structured learning outcomes • Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics • Food & Nutrition • Higher Art • Media Studies (Chinese) • Media Studies (English) • Physics • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry) CAREER OPTIONS FURTHER STUDIES Scan to find out more information • Landscape Architecture Assistant You can further your studies in about the course • Landscape Coordinator Landscape Architecture at the • Landscape Designer National University of Singapore 25 • Landscape Graphics Artist (NUS) locally, with one year advanced • Landscape Product Specialist standing. There are also overseas • Landscape Project Manager degree courses in Australia at The • Landscape Technical Officer University of Melbourne and Royal • Parks Officer Melbourne Institute of Technology • Planning Executive (RMIT); in New Zealand at Lincoln • Town Council Estate Officer University; and in United Kingdom at The University of Sheffield that offers module exemptions and advanced standing according to the respective university requirements.

COURSE MODULES The Diploma in Landscape Architecture is a three-year full-time programme. 1 FIRST YEAR • Design Fundamentals and • Narrative Thinking • Communicating for Personal • Technology and Sustainability and Team Effectiveness Techniques Fundamentals • Communicating for Project • Design Representation • Technical Studies II Effectiveness (Proposal) • Landscape Architecture (Landscape Architecture) • Critical & Analytical Thinking Foundation • Technical Studies Thesis (Landscape Architecture) 2 SECOND YEAR • Communicating for Professional • Elective 1 Effectiveness • Internship Programme • Design Representation I • Social Innovation Project (Landscape Architecture) • Technical Studies I • Design Studio I (Landscape Architecture) (Landscape Architecture) 3 THIRD YEAR • Design Studio II • Depth Elective I (Landscape Architecture) (Landscape Architecture) • Depth Elective II • Elective 2 (Landscape Architecture) • Elective 3 • Design Representation II (Landscape Architecture) Electives All full-time diploma students are required to take two The SP elective framework offers students options to compulsory Education and Career Guidance Modules in pursue their passion and / or meet different career needs, SP. Students will take Education and Career Guidance and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to 1 — Personal Development (30 hours) in their first year. In provide to our students. The learning experiences of this their second year, students will take Education and Career elective framework help students in their development Guidance 2 — Career Development (15 hours). as self-directed, versatile, lifelong learners, which are essential in today’s volatile and changing societal as well All students are required to take one compulsory Sports for as occupational landscape. Life (SFL) module for one semester in their first year in SP. In their second and third year, students may sign up for SFL For a list of electives offered, please visit www.sp.edu.sg module as an optional module. 26 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

The Diploma in Landscape Architecture provided an ideal environment to prepare me for my future in the landscape architecture industry. The myriad of projects provided me with tools to develop and express my creativity and channel them into the problem-solving process. Overall, my experience has been fulfilling and eventful. My supportive lecturers taught me the importance of staying abreast of the current affairs, keeping my knowledge relevant and developing myself holisitically. Ong Qin Hui DLA Gold Medallist, Class of 2020 27

TilMnaRysyYfciInNihrgGospoOtrlUto,Ticmaeebsrsick we learnt things like making mortar and laying bricks. It was a fresh experience that was very different from the kind of learning we did in secondary school. The hands-on learning provided by SP makes learning a lot more enjoyable. 28 School of Architecture & The Built Environment • Singapore Polytechnic

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Singapore Polytechnic 500 Dover Road Singapore 139651 For more information regarding entry requirements and course information, please contact: School of Architecture & the Built Environment Tel: (65) 6775 1133 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sp.edu.sg/abe For the latest updates on Singapore Polytechnic, follow us on: @singaporepoly fb.com/singaporepolytechnic @singaporepoly youtube.com/singaporepolytechnic The polytechnic reserves the right to alter the information in this publication. Information is correct as of December 2020.