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MODULE OBJECTIVES Industry Attachment Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able interpret Performance Production Management production documents, set up and operate the production On completion of the module, students should be able to systems, assist in backstage management so as to ensure identify the various performing disciplines and recognise the efficient and smooth running of a production in accordance with industry etiquettes and practices. They should also assist in the company’s standards and practices. managing and executing various responsibilities leading to a production. Electives (Course Specific) Lighting for Production I On completion of the module, students should be able to Stage Effects interpret lighting document, set up and operate lighting On completion of the module, students should be able to equipment and systems in accordance with work safety and illustrate and set up stage effects equipment in accordance with health requirements and regulations. They should also be able work safety and health requirements and regulations. to maintain lighting equipment and system. Electives (General) Sound for Production I As reflected on pages 300-301. On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret sound document, set up and operate sound system Life Skills Modules and equipment live and online performances in accordance with As reflected on page 304. work safety and health requirements and regulations. They should also be able to maintain sound equipment and system. Stage Craft and Staging Systems On completion of the module, students should be able to interpret staging and set documents, set up, test and operate staging systems live and online performances in accordance with work safety and health requirements and regulations. They should also be able to fabricate the necessary items in line with the creative direction of the performance production. Visual Multimedia On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, test and program visual multimedia equipment live and online performances in accordance with work safety and health requirements and regulations. Lighting for Production II On completion of the module, students should be able to execute programming of the lighting desk, use lighting software to create lighting effects and documents for live and online performance production. Sound for Production II On completion of the module, students should be able to set up and operate digital audio workstations to record and edit sound for a live and online performance production. 150

SCHOOL OF DESIGN & MEDIA HIGHER NITEC IN VISUAL EFFECTS COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Plan production work. CORE MODULES 7 • Develop 3D assets. Digital Effects Essentials 7 • Perform lighting and rendering. 3D Modelling 7 • Create mattes. Texturing, Lighting and Rendering 7 • Perform effects simulation. Digital Sculpting 7 • Perform rotoscoping. Matchmoving and Rotoscoping 7 • Perform video compositing. Dynamic FX 6 Compositing 4 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Industry Attachment Higher Nitec in Visual Effects graduates are employed by ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 4 companies in the post-production, broadcasting, film, games, Introduction to Procedural Modelling 2 design and media sectors. They perform work involving video Creative Production editing, 3D modelling and lighting, rotoscoping, matchmoving and compositing. Some of the job titles held by graduates at ELECTIVES (GENERAL) entry level include Digital Matte Painter, Video Editor, Roto Artist, Refer to pages 300-301 Matchmovers Junior Compositor and Junior Visual Effects Artist. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to LIFE SKILLS MODULES supervisory positions and beyond. Refer to page 304 The typical career progression path for a Visual Effects artist Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective could include: ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Junior Visual Effects Artist  Senior Visual Effects Artist  CG Supervisor  Technical Director. CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 52 Life Skills Modules : 10 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 66 151

MODULE OBJECTIVES Electives (Course Specific) Core Modules Digital Effects Essentials Introduction to Procedural Modelling On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the module, students should be able to create the workflow of production techniques based on industry procedural models through the Node-based system in the workflow. This module covers the creation of fundamental of 3D software. modelling, lighting, rendering and compositing. 3D Modelling Creative Production On completion of the module, students should be able to create On completion of this module, students should be able to hard surface and organic 3D elements. This module covers the produce video clips using appropriate production and post- creation of 3D elements and renders them into the appropriate production techniques. file format. Texturing, Lighting and Rendering Electives (General) On completion of the module, students should be able to As reflected on pages 300-301. produce apply good techniques of texturing and lighting. They should also be able to perform rendering of photo realistic Life Skills Modules Computer Graphics scene. As reflected on page 304. Digital Sculpting On completion of the module, students should be able to create detailed 3D model using advanced sculpting tools and techniques. They should also be able to perform complex surface details and rendering. Matchmoving and Rotoscoping On completion of the module, students should be able to create 2D/3D camera tracking effectively and integrating live action footage with computer graphic elements. They should also be able to perform compositing and apply the techniques of rotoscoping and matte extraction. Dynamic FX On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the techniques and workflow in creating dynamic visual effects animation. Compositing On completion of the module, students should be able to perform video compositing by applying techniques such compositing visual elements, colour correction and grading. Industry Attachment On completion of the module, students should be able to apply and integrate the skills and knowledge that they have acquired to the industry and would have gained relevant work experience. 152

SCHOOL OF DESIGN & MEDIA HIGHER NITEC IN VISUAL MERCHANDISING COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Keep up with retail market trend to ensure that the display is CORE MODULES 7 Arts & Design 7 current and congruent with trend and store image. Communication at Work 6 • Develop visual display plan. Visual Merchandising Graphics 7 • Execute visual display plan. Retail Marketing 6 • Create appealing display environment. Visual Merchandising Design 7 • Create signage and graphics. Retail Space Design 6 • Produce props. Applied Visual Merchandising 4 • Maintain retail display. Industry Attachment JOB OPPORTUNITIES Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising graduates are employed by ELECTIVES (GENERAL) the retail or service establishments, such as department stores, Refer to pages 300-301 shopping malls, and specialty stores. They perform a crucial role in ensuring that the window and in-store displays are designed LIFE SKILLS MODULES and implemented according to market and fashion trends. Some Refer to page 304 of the job titles held by graduates include Visual Merchandiser, Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective Display Artist, Retail Stylist and Visual Exhibition Designer. There ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the are excellent opportunities for career advancement to availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. supervisory positions and beyond. CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 50 Life Skills Modules : 10 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 64 153

MODULE OBJECTIVES Industry Attachment Core Modules Students will undergo a 3-month attachment in visual Arts & Design merchandising industry or work on an industry-based project. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the module, students will gain experience and the fundamental drawing techniques to express their insights in the working environment. Students will apply the perception of forms using various mediums. They should also be principles and elements of visual merchandising to able to apply design elements and principles into compositions conceptualise and execute a visual merchandising design. that creatively express their ideas. Students should be able to develop action plan, determine Communication at Work resources to carry out the plan and present their work On completion of the module, students should be able to handle confidently within the stated timelines. oral and written communication effectively in a workplace environment as well as in any social and business settings. Electives (General) Visual Merchandising Graphics As reflected on pages 300-301. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply different types of material used and the application of visual Life Skills Modules graphics to affect consumer’s choice. Students should also be As reflected on page 304. able to apply the basic knowledge of drawing and editing software to create and retouch graphics for the production of signage and graphics. Retail Marketing On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the core principles and practices of marketing in a retail context and to identify the retail marketing mix, consumer buying behaviour, current retail trends and strategies. Visual Merchandising Design On completion of the module, students should be able to apply display techniques to the design of the product presentation that is cohesive with marketing strategies. Students should also be able to make use of environment, lighting, fixtures and forms to enhance the presentation. Retail Space Design On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the knowledge of space design, retail space techniques and principles to reinforce branding and enhance retail experiences. Applied Visual Merchandising On completion of the module, students should be able to analyse the current presentation practices and techniques, methodology, themes and inherent qualities of varying classifications of merchandise and translate them into studio setups which include propping and showcase display. 154

SCHOOL OF DESIGN & MEDIA NITEC IN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Produce design drawings. CORE MODULES 6 • Produce building CAD drawings. Spatial Visualisation Drawing 6 • Construct architectural space model. Building CAD Drawing 6 • Develop architectural space planning and design. BIM Presentation 6 • Develop architectural design proposal. Architectural Spatial Planning 7 • Generate architectural construction drawings and detailing. Architectural Design and Visualisation 6 • Generate architectural submission package. Building Construction and Drawing 7 Architectural Submission 4 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Industry Attachment Nitec in Architectural Technology graduates are employed by ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 2 government departments, statutory boards and private Model Making 2 companies in the building and construction sector. Some of the Prefabricated Construction Drawing 2 job titles held by graduates include Architectural Technical Construction Quality Assessment System Coordinator, Architectural Technician, and Technical Assistant. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to ELECTIVES (GENERAL) supervisory positions. Refer to pages 302-304 CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: LIFE SKILLS MODULES Refer to page 304 Core Modules : 48 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective Life Skills Modules : 10 ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Elective Modules : availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 4 Total : 62 155

MODULE OBJECTIVES Industry Attachment Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Spatial Visualisation Drawing and integrate the technical, social and methodological On completion of the module, students should be able to apply competencies in carrying out related industry project. the principles of drawing and composition to produce basic Electives (Course Specific) sketches, orthographic drawings, and perspective drawings Model Making with scale and proportion. On completion of the module, students should be able to Building CAD Drawing construct an architectural/interior/exhibition presentation On completion of the module, students should be able to apply model. the knowledge of orthographic drawing and architectural Prefabricated Construction Drawing drawing conventions to prepare a set of building drawings using On completion of the module, students should be able to draw relevant computer software. simple structural system illustrative drawings of connecting BIM Presentation joints for prefabricated components, which include preliminary On completion of the module, students should be able to and general design consideration. construct a 3D building model complete with architectural Construction Quality Assessment System elements and finishes using relevant BIM software. On completion of the module, students should be equipped Architectural Spatial Planning with knowledge and skills in quality management of On completion of the module, students should be able to apply construction projects to achieve better CONQUAS score. principles of architectural space planning to develop zoning Electives (General) plans of different types of building developments and produce As reflected on pages 302-304. a set of building drawings. Life Skills Modules Architectural Design and Visualisation As reflected on page 304. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the knowledge of current building regulations to develop building design and construct 3D model, complete with architectural elements and finishes, and complying with relevant regulatory requirements. Building Construction and Drawing On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the knowledge of current building regulations and applicable construction technologies to prepare sets of building construction drawings and detail drawings of various building components. Architectural Submission On completion of the module, students should be able to apply knowledge of relevant authority requirements to generate BIM models and documentation for submission to local regulatory authorities. 156

SCHOOL OF DESIGN & MEDIA NITEC IN DIGITAL ANIMATION COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Conduct research on pre-production in the art department. CORE MODULES 6 • Create art to illustrate environment and backgrounds to Drawing for Animation 6 3D Modeling 6 support production. Advanced 3D Modeling 6 • Create textures for application to background and prop Principles of Animation 6 3D Animation 6 models. Creative Production 6 • Create simple skeletal and prop rigs for 3D models of Portfolio 4 Industry Attachment characters. • Execute pre-lighting and post-processing lighting for ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) Clay Sculpting animation. Introduction to Post Production • Create 3D animated sequences to support the development Gesture Drawing for Animation of 3D animated media. JOB OPPORTUNITIES 3 3 Nitec in Digital Animation graduates are employed in various 3 fields, including new media studios, film production houses, games and media sectors. Some of the job titles held by ELECTIVES (GENERAL) graduates include Junior Digital Artist, Junior Computer Graphic Refer to pages 302-304 (CG) Artist, Junior Animator, Junior Modeller, Junior Concept Artist, Junior Character Designer and Junior Storyboard Artist. LIFE SKILLS MODULES There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to Refer to page 304 character animator positions and beyond. Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the CERTIFICATION availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 46 Life Skills Modules : 10 Elective Modules : 6 Total : 62 157

MODULE OBJECTIVES Industry Attachment Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Drawing for Animation and integrate the technical, social and methodological On completion of the module, students should be able to apply competencies in carrying out related industry project and the basic principles of form, composition, shapes and color to handle project management, perform production-related tasks create character, key layout and background designs. within a given deadline. 3D Modeling On completion of the module, students should be able to Electives (Course Specific) perform 3D asset creation involving modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting and rendering. Clay Sculpting Advanced 3D Modeling On completion of the module, students should be able to design On completion of the module, students should be able to and construct characters based on the given human, animal or produce a digital sculpture, reconstructing it for production with inanimate subjects. They should be able to develop a the necessary texture, material, rig, pose and render. background history of their characters. The students are also Principles of Animation trained on the function of a model sheet, to create different On completion of the module, students should be able to apply views of their character design and apply colours to them. They the principles of animation to the drawing of key poses in action. will then go hands-on to reproduce their 2D design into a 3D They are able to animate using key poses for objects and sculpted artwork. characters and perform lip sync and body movement for the characters. Introduction to Post Production 3D Animation On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to identify the flow of video, and use basic video/audio editing and animate according to a style and a particular staging. They are compositing techniques such as applying various cuts, trained in character animation, body mechanics, acting for transitions, music, sound effects and text effects to package their animation to create a series of 3D animated shots. animation for an audience. Creative Production On completion of the module, students should be able to create Gesture Drawing for Animation an animated content applying the concepts of storyboarding On completion of the module, students should be able to do and principles of animation. They will learn to bring an idea from quick sketches of key poses of life characters, with emphasis on conception to realization, incorporating the knowledge and the line quality of the human poses or gestures. Students are skills learned into this project development. trained to apply the line of action, weight, structure, volume, Portfolio balance, rhythm, and proportion in their short sketches. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply all the acquired knowledge throughout the course to produce a Electives (General) demo reel such as 3D model turntable, character and creature As reflected on pages 302-304. models and animation in their portfolio. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 158

SCHOOL OF DESIGN & MEDIA NITEC IN FASHION APPAREL PRODUCTION & DESIGN COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Construct a garment. CORE MODULES 6 • Evaluate sample for fit (alteration). Fashion Visualisation 6 • Develop draft patterns for an outfit. Apparel Construction for Women’s Wear 6 • Analyse fabric characteristics. Textile Fundamentals 6 • Drape to create 3D garment. Apparel Construction for Menswear 6 • Translate 2D illustration. 3D Draping Creation 6 • Identify industry sewing machine faults. Fashion Design Practice 6 • Perform quality control. Fashion Production 4 Industry Attachment JOB OPPORTUNITIES Nitec in Fashion Apparel Production & Design graduates are ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) 2 employed in fashion houses, department stores and apparel Print Making Fundamentals manufacturers. Graduates can pursue careers in the areas of sample creation, apparel production, merchandising, retail and ELECTIVES (GENERAL) fashion design. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Refer to pages 302-304 Prototype Maker, Pattern Maker and Sample Sewer. CERTIFICATION LIFE SKILLS MODULES Refer to page 304 Credits required for certification: Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Core Modules : 46 availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Life Skills Modules : 10 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 60 159

MODULE OBJECTIVES Fashion Production Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Fashion Visualisation appropriate technical skills in producing a range of garments of On completion of the module, students should be able to apply a theme-based fashion collection. They will also be able to the skills and knowledge of creative and practical processes in enhance quality standards of the garments by refining design development and presentation used in the fashion workmanship in garment construction, fitting and alteration. industry. They should be able to produce and present fashion sketching and technical drawings through digital imaging Industry Attachment software. Students will undergo a 3-month attachment in apparel Apparel Construction for Women’s Wear production industry or work on an industry-based project. On On completion of the module, students should be able to create completion of the module, students will gain experience and a three-dimensional garment from a two-dimensional design insights in the working environment. Students will integrate and that shapes and fits well on a female moving body. They will be extend their skills and knowledge in the working environment. able to apply a wide range of pattern making and garment Students should be able to perform research for design production techniques in making woven items such as skirts, references, identify resources and present their work confidently dresses, pants, jackets and gowns. within the stated timelines. Textile Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to Electives (Inter-disciplinary) perform a variety of testing on fibres, yarns and garments in order to select the most appropriate fabric for the end-use of the Print Making Fundamentals garment. Students should also be able to create interesting On completion of the module, students should be able to textures on fabric through various surface treatment by perform duplication techniques as an art medium and to explore applying hand stitch and machine stitch methods. their creativity using texture. Apparel Construction for Menswear On completion of the module, students should be able to Electives (General) produce menswear garments for various occasions. They will be As reflected on pages 302-304. able to make pattern draft and construct for menswear such as shirts, trousers, vest and jackets. Students should also be able to Life Skills Modules manage specialised sewing machines for construction of knit As reflected on page 304. wear items. 3D Draping Creation On completion of the module, students should be able to manipulate, mould and shape fabrics until the design is simulated in a three-dimensional form. The finished draped garment is further translated into flat patterns for mass production. Fashion Design Practice On completion of the module, students should be able to adopt a personal approach to fashion design through the generation of ideas using a range of research skills and creative techniques. In the development process, students will interpret research findings to create a theme-based fashion collection. 160

SCHOOL OF DESIGN & MEDIA NITEC IN INTERIOR & EXHIBITION DESIGN COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Produce design drawings. CORE MODULES 6 • Produce building CAD drawings. Spatial Visualisation Drawing 6 • Produce interior space modelling. Building CAD Drawing 6 • Develop interior space planning and design. Interior Space Modelling 7 • Develop interior design proposal. Space Planning and Design 6 • Generate interior construction and furnishing. Interior Design Proposal 7 • Examine interior design portfolio. Construction and Detailing 6 Interior Design Portfolio 4 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Industry Attachment Nitec in Interior & Exhibition Design graduates are employed by ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 2 government departments, statutory boards and private Model Making 2 companies in the building and construction sector. They Prefabricated Construction Drawing 2 perform a crucial role of ensuring the layout plans, construction Construction Quality Assessment System drawings, presentation drawings, illustrations and graphics are produced for tenders, and construction, and presentation ELECTIVES (GENERAL) packages for communicating designer’s concepts and ideas to Refer to pages 302-304 clients. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Interior Designer, Junior Designer, and Assistant Exhibition Designer. LIFE SKILLS MODULES There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to Refer to page 304 supervisory positions. Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the CERTIFICATION availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 48 Life Skills Modules : 10 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 62 161

MODULE OBJECTIVES Industry Attachment Core Modules Students will undergo a 3-month industry attachment with Spatial Visualisation Drawing building construction and design companies where they will On completion of the module, students should be able to apply apply learned skills related to the planning, design, construction the principles of drawing and composition to produce basic and presentation of interior spaces in a real work environment. sketches, orthographic drawings, and perspective drawings Electives (Course Specific) with scale and proportion. Building CAD Drawing Model Making On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the module, students should be able to the knowledge of orthographic drawing and architectural construct an architectural/interior/exhibition presentation drawing conventions to prepare a set of building drawings using model. relevant computer software. Interior Space Modelling Prefabricated Construction Drawing On completion of the module, students should be able to use On completion of the module, students should be able to draw digital skills and knowledge to create an interior space model simple structural system illustrative drawings of connecting with colour scheme, appropriate lighting application as well as joints for prefabricated components, which include preliminary material and finishes. and general design consideration. Space Planning and Design On completion of the module, students should be able to Construction Quality Assessment System produce interior space planning and layout with the knowledge On completion of the module, students should be equipped of spatial as well as work requirements of interior spaces. with knowledge and skills in quality management of Interior Design Proposal construction projects to achieve a better CONQUAS score. On completion of the module, students should be able to Electives (General) develop, design and produce an interior design proposal with a As reflected on pages 302-304. concept/theme as well as application of materials, furniture, Life Skills Modules fixtures and colours. As reflected on page 304. Construction and Detailing On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare fundamental set of construction drawings, select construction details and furniture, furnishing and equipment specifications for selected interior spaces. Interior Design Portfolio On completion of the module, students should be able to apply the skills and knowledge related to various types and requirements of interior spaces, as well as recognise some key design issue, problems and intent use to address design of interior spaces. 162

SCHOOL OF DESIGN & MEDIA NITEC IN PRODUCT DESIGN COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Source for information. CORE MODULES 6 • Conduct design research. Design Foundation Studio 6 • Conduct material research and selection. Computer Aided Design 6 • Prepare presentation materials. Digital Essentials & Corporate Styling 6 • Produce conceptual sketches of products. Materials Exploration 6 • Fabricate mock ups and models. Design for Manufacturing & Assembly 6 • Produce 2D and 3D CAD models. Design Studio 1 6 • Fabricate prototype model. Design Studio 2 4 • Prepare design presentation. Industry Attachment • Co-ordinate and validate production and design integrity. JOB OPPORTUNITIES ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 2 Packaging Design and Branding 2 Nitec in Product Design graduates are employed by companies Pottery Fundamentals in the creative industries. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Assistant Product Designer, Product ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) 2 Illustrator and CAD Modeller. The strong foundation in creative Digital Portfolio skills, technical proficiency, social and environmental understanding and a keen insight into customers, supports a ELECTIVES (GENERAL) design professional with a wide choice of rewarding career Refer to pages 302-304 options to look forward to. CERTIFICATION LIFE SKILLS MODULES Refer to page 304 Credits required for certification: Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Core Modules : 46 availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Life Skills Modules : 10 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 60 163

MODULE OBJECTIVES Design Studio 2 Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to design Design Foundation Studio for businesses and apply principle of entrepreneurship. Students On completion of the module, students should be able to apply will also learn to use design process to create products and visual thinking, create design visualisation, perform freehand experiences that are relevant, in demand and commercially design sketching and three-dimensional rendering. This module viable. also emphasise hands-on practices to enhance students’ Industry Attachment creative thinking abilities from working with basic lines and Students will undergo a 3-month industry attachment or work curves to two-dimensional sketches and thumbnails. on a design project from the industry. On completion of the Computer Aided Design module, students should be able to apply the skills and On completion of this module, students should be able to knowledge acquired to take on a range of job scope at the generate concepts on screen using Computer Aided Design workplace. Students will apply the principles of product design, (CAD) tools. Student will create 3D concept visualisation using to conceptualise and execute a design project. Students should CAD tools, execute and manipulate the desired outcome to be able to develop concept specifications, determine finishing convey ideas within the CAD environment. and materials to carry out the design, and present their work to Digital Essentials & Corporate Styling clients confidently within the stated timelines. On completion of the module, students should be able to Electives (Course Specific) present and communicate design solution, apply design Packaging Design and Branding principles and art direction. Students will also learn presentation On completion of the module, students should be able to use techniques and digital imaging, from photos editing to graphics design principle to develop a branding trademark/logo and illustration, for digital marketing campaigns. packaging design for their new product while working in Materials Exploration cooperative group. On completion of this module, students should be able to Pottery Fundamentals perform model making as a mean of design exploration. On completion of the module, students should be able to utilise Students will learn various processes and techniques suitable for the basic tools, materials and techniques in pottery. Through a variety of materials, to create products and models. There will this elective, students are able to explore the relationship be opportunities for students to lead workshops for school between space and form by observing and manipulating community. materials, weight, texture and volume. Design for Manufacturing & Assembly Electives (Inter-disciplinary) On completion of the module, students should be able to Digital Portfolio identify different types of materials and the suitable On completion of the module, students should be able to create manufacturing techniques. Students will also learn the a resume and develop a digital portfolio that will best represent classification and types of materials, their properties, their works in a creative and professional manner while applications and selection of these materials for product design. leveraging various media platforms that are relevant. Design Studio 1 Electives (General) On completion of the module, students should be able to As reflected on pages 302-304. undertake group and individual projects with the aim to design, Life Skills Modules produce and market a range of objects. Students will create As reflected on page 304. prototype and craft a design brief that includes feasibility study. Students are required to plan the use of materials, part drawings, production methods, sequence of finishing and graphics. 164

SCHOOL OF DESIGN & MEDIA NITEC IN VIDEO PRODUCTION COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Set up and operate camera equipment. CORE MODULES 7 • Set up and operate lighting equipment. Fundamentals of Video Production 7 • Assist with planning and execution of the various aspects of Video Post-Production 6 Production Techniques 6 video production across the different departments. Camera & Lighting Techniques 6 • Perform video editing. Studio Production 6 • Perform sound recording. Location Field Production 5 Project 4 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Industry Attachment Nitec in Video Production graduates are employed by ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 2 companies as Camera Operator (Multi-cam, Single-cam), Storyboarding for Video Production Videographer, Lighting Technician, Sound Recordist, Vision Mixer, Control Room Assistant, Studio Assistant, Production ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) Assistant, Assistant Editor and Drone operator to Jib Operator. Lifestyle & Product Photography Motion Graphics CERTIFICATION 2 2 Credits required for certification: ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Core Modules : 47 Refer to pages 302-304 Life Skills Modules : 10 Elective Modules : LIFE SKILLS MODULES 4 Refer to page 304 Total : Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective 61 ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 165

MODULE OBJECTIVES Project Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to Fundamentals of Video Production produce a basic script, storyboard, budget and carry out the On completion of the module, students should be able to production by taking on active roles as Producer, Camera interpret scripts for various types of video production and be Operator, Lighting Crew, Sound Man and Video Editor. Projects able to perform basic pre-production. Students will also be able can range from Corporate, Marketing, Infotainment, Social to perform fundamental camera operation, three-point lighting Media to Events. The project module will cover all aspects of the and sound recording for single-camera productions. video production processes. Video Post-Production Industry Attachment On completion of the module, students should be able to import Students will undergo a three-month industry attachment and files, manage media files and perform non-linear video editing apply video production techniques suitable for corporate according to script. Students will also be able to perform basic videos, event videos or entertainment programmes. colour balancing for the video images and perform audio Electives (Course Specific) levelling and equalisation for the final mix-down. Storyboarding for Video Production Production Techniques On completion of the module, students should be able to create On completion of the module, students will be able to use a storyboard to visualise camera angles, perspective and how appropriate video production accessories and supporting the shots are connected to form a story for production. equipment for single-camera video production. They will be Electives (Inter-disciplinary) able to monitor and record audio with an audio mixer. They will Lifestyle & Product Photography also be able to manage basic production budget and carry out On completion of the module, students should be able to think, casting audition and location management. analyse, conceptualise and execute a lifestyle product photo Camera & Lighting Techniques shoot. On completion of the module, students should be able to utilise Motion Graphics various video camera systems. They should be able to handle On completion of the module, students should be able to apply sophisticated video equipment, camera accessories and to apply their graphics practice to the dimension of time, animation, key advanced lighting techniques for various types of video framing and movement. production. Electives (General) Studio Production As reflected on pages 302-304. On completion of the module, students should be able to plan, Life Skills Modules set up, operate and produce a video within a television As reflected on page 304. broadcast studio and multi-camera production environment. Students should be able to execute these tasks as part of a team in a portable and mobile setup. Location Field Production On completion of the module, student should be able to assess the location/scenario and determine the appropriate production techniques to be used. They should also be able to recommend appropriate equipment to carry out small team location productions and multi-cam event productions. 166

SCHOOL OF DESIGN & MEDIA NITEC IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Produce drawings. CORE MODULES 6 • Produce design artworks. Drawing Fundamentals 6 • Perform digital imaging. Design Principles 6 • Create illustrative images. Applied Photography 6 • Perform digital photography. Digital Imaging 6 • Develop final artwork for output. Graphics & Typography 6 • Design pictograms. Prepress Technology 6 • Create layout and composition. Packaging Design 4 • Perform press checks. Industry Attachment • Develop packaging. • Make client presentations. ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) Printmaking Fundamentals JOB OPPORTUNITIES Digital Illustration 2 Lifestyle & Product Photography 2 Nitec in Visual Communication graduates are employed as Digital Portfolio 2 Graphic Artist, Graphic Designer, Digital Artist, Illustrator and 2 Assistant Photographer for companies in advertising, corporate branding, graphic design, photography and multimedia ELECTIVES (GENERAL) solutions. There are excellent opportunities for career Refer to pages 302-304 development and advancements to supervisory positions and beyond. LIFE SKILLS MODULES Refer to page 304 CERTIFICATION Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Credits required for certification: availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Core Modules : 46 Life Skills Modules : 10 Elective Modules : 6 Total : 62 167

MODULE OBJECTIVES Industry Attachment Core Modules Students will undergo a 3-month attachment in the graphic Drawing Fundamentals design or print production industry, or work on an industry- On completion of the module, students should be able to apply based project. On completion of the module, students will gain the fundamental drawing techniques to express their experience and insights into the working environment. Students perception of forms using various mediums. will apply the principles and techniques of visual Design Principles communication and assist in producing communication On completion of the module, students should be able to collaterals in various formats. Students should be able to interpret design briefs and apply design elements like form, perform research for design references, identify resources and shapes, lines, colour, and type into compositions that creatively present their work confidently within the stated timelines. meet client’s requirements. Electives (Course Specific) Applied Photography Printmaking Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to determine proper camera settings, capture shots, utilise various understand the outcome and possibilities of using duplication photographic equipment and export images in the appropriate as an art medium and to explore their creativity using texture. format and resolution using basic digital manipulation techniques. Digital Illustration Digital Imaging On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to create illustrate and paint using imaging editing software. graphics and illustrations using digital imaging software. Students will also be able to digitally manipulate and retouch Lifestyle & Product Photography images according to the specific styles and genres required. On completion of the module, students should be able to Graphics & Typography analyse, conceptualise and execute a lifestyle product photo On completion of the module, students should be able to create shoot. pictograms and apply effective typography onto design layouts and compositions using software programs. Digital Portfolio Prepress Technology On completion of the module, students should be able to create On completion of the module, students should be able to a resume and develop a digital portfolio that will best represent perform press check and develop artworks for final output in their works in a creative and professional manner while desktop publishing. leveraging various media platforms that are relevant. Packaging Design Electives (General) On completion of the module, students should be able to design As reflected on pages 302-304. and develop innovative packaging using various forms and Life Skills Modules materials while demonstrating knowledge of effective As reflected on page 304. packaging concepts and techniques. 168

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY SHCIHGOHOELRONFIETLEECCTINROANIIACSP&PILNICFOA-TCIOOMNMSTECHNOLOGY COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Perform data preparation. CORE MODULES 3 • Develop AI solutions. Coding for AI 3 • Perform project management. AI Ethics & Bias 3 Software Development Practices 3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Programming Essentials 3 Mobile Application Programming 3 Higher Nitec in AI Applications graduates are employed by Computer Vision Essentials 3 government and private sectors. Some of the job titles may Natural Language Processing Essentials 3 include Associate AI Engineer, Associate ML Engineer, Associate Data for AI Essentials 3 Data Scientist and AI Technician. AI Project Foundation 3 Computer Vision Applications 3 CERTIFICATION Service Robot Applications 3 Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Applications 3 Credits required for certification: AI Project Development 8 Industry Attachment Core Modules : 47 Life Skills Modules : 9 ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Cross Disciplinary Core Modules : 6 Refer to pages 300-301 Elective Modules : 4 LIFE SKILLS MODULES Total : 66 Refer to page 304 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 169

MODULE OBJECTIVES AI Project Foundation Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to plan Coding for AI and manage an AI project. They would provide AI solutions by On completion of the modules, students should be able to leveraging on the knowledge and skills gained in the area(s) of experience the concepts of AI through no to low coding data, natural language processing and computer vision. methods. Students will create basic program logic and AI model Computer Vision Applications through fun and engaging project. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply AI Ethics & Bias their knowledge and skills in CV to analyse CV applications On completion of the module, students should be able to apply requirement, prepare CV application hardware and software, as their knowledge and skills in AI ethics, bias, security, intellectual well as to perform AI project such as drones and autonomous properties, basic data science and industry requirements on robot car. recommended AI solutions. Service Robots Applications Software Development Practices On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the module, students should be able to apply their knowledge and skills in NLP to analyse NLP applications their knowledge and skills in software development methods on requirement, prepare NLP application hardware and software, as recommended solutions. well as to perform AI service robots’ applications. Programming Essentials Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Applications On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the module, students should be able to apply fundamental programming concepts and computational their knowledge and skills in data to analyse data applications thinking for basic programs. requirement, prepare data application hardware and software, Mobile Application Programming as well as to perform AIoT applications. On completion of the module, students should be able to AI Project Development configure software development environment, build user On completion of the module, students should be able to interface, integrate functions for interactivity and data address a business problem and provide AI solution to resolve processing, as well as publish application package onto mobile the issue, by leveraging on the knowledge and skills gained devices. throughout the course. Computer Vision Essentials Industry Attachment On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the module, students should be able to their knowledge and skills in computer vision (CV). They will be integrate and apply the skills and knowledge acquired at ITE able to acquire and process digital images by applying College, and further develop competencies at the workplace. computer vision techniques. Electives (General) Natural Language Processing Essentials As reflected on pages 300-301. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Life Skills Modules their knowledge and skills in natural language processing (NLP). As reflected on page 304. They will be able to read, decipher and make sense of the human languages using NLP model. Data for AI Essentials On completion of the module, students should be able to apply their skills and knowledge to process and manipulate data. They should also be able to apply machine learning techniques to make predictions and evaluate the accuracy of AI models. 170

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY HIGHER NITEC IN BROADCAST & MEDIA TECHNOLOGY COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Handle incoming materials for broadcast. CORE MODULES 7 • Manage playout system and operations. Digital Media Ingestion 7 • Manage master control room functions. Video Streaming Essentials 7 • Support maintenance of broadcasting equipment. Editing for Broadcast Standards 7 • Performing editing on broadcast-quality media. Programme Schedule Management 6 Digital Media Services 6 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Studio Control & Management 8 Industry Attachment Higher Nitec in Broadcast & Media Technology graduates are employed by the major broadcasting organizations, content ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) 2 aggregators and post-production companies. Some of the job Project Management 2 titles held by graduates include Broadcast and Media Technical Digital Media Marketing Specialist, Broadcast Operation Executive/Specialist, Media Ingestion/Contents Operator, Master Control Operators and ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Network Transmission Assistant. Refer to pages 300-301 CERTIFICATION LIFE SKILLS MODULES Refer to page 304 Credits required for certification: Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Core Modules : 48 availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Life Skills Modules : 9 Elective Modules : 4 Total : 61 171

MODULE OBJECTIVES Industry Attachment Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Digital Media Ingestion and integrate the skills and knowledge that they have acquired On completion of the module, students should be able to ingest at ITE College and develop competencies in other areas not media materials for broadcast and distribution. This module covered in the curriculum, at the workplace. covers the principles of television, fundamentals of digital signal processing, and compression standards. Electives (Inter-disciplinary) Video Streaming Essentials On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Project Management the fundamentals of networking in relation to the Open System On completion of the module, students should be able to plan, Interconnection (OSI) model. This module covers basic track and monitor projects using project management software. knowledge in IPv4 addressing, Video On Demand (VOD) servers and cyber security awareness. Digital Media Marketing Editing for Broadcast Standards On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to edit develop the necessary technical competencies to develop broadcast-quality media and convert it to various file formats for digital assets to support marketing and branding initiatives. multi-platform delivery. This module covers media processing, technical editing methods and conversion of contents into Electives (General) multi-formats. As reflected on pages 300-301. Programme Schedule Management On completion of the module, students should be able to Life Skills Modules support playout system operations in monitoring scheduled As reflected on page 304. programmes and perform first-line recovery. This module covers the broadcast distribution services, standards and components of digital video broadcasting system and automatic playout system. Digital Media Services On completion of the module, students should be able to implement file-based content workflows for digital media services such as, automatic QC and distribution of content via the Internet. This module covers the various services from content acquisition stage, archive and retrieval to multi- platform delivery. Studio Control & Management On completion of the module, students should be able to configure and operate studio broadcast equipment such as vision mixers, reference monitors and video recorders. They should also be able to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot broadcast equipment and its supporting systems. 172

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY HIGHER NITEC IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (2 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Manage computer systems and devices. CORE MODULES 3 • Manage computer network. Networking Fundamentals 3 • Support networked servers. System Software Essentials 3 • Assist to manage virtualisation infrastructure. Computer Maintenance 3 • Support database management system. Networking Technology 3 • Assist support of business application development. Enterprise Networking 3 • Support and implement enterprise solutions. System Administration 3 System Hardening & Infrastructure Services 3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Virtualisation Fundamentals 3 Cloud System Administration Higher Nitec in Business Information Systems graduates may be employed by government departments, private sector SPECIALISATION MODULES 3 companies and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). There are Database Essentials 3 opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions Application Development 3 and beyond. Graduates with good grades may progress to the Enterprise Systems Administration 3 diploma courses being offered in local polytechnics. Some of the Enterprise Systems Process 8 job titles held by graduates include Business Information Industry Attachment Systems Specialist, Associate Infrastructure Support Engineer and IT Technical Support Specialist. CERTIFICATION LIFE SKILLS MODULES Refer to page 304 Credits required for certification: Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Core Modules : 27 availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Specialisation Modules : 20 Life Skills Modules : Cross Disciplinary Core Modules : 9 Electives : 6 4 Total : 66 173

MODULE OBJECTIVES System Hardening & Infrastructure Services Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to Networking Fundamentals perform server security hardening and manage infrastructure On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, services. Students should also be able to automate server configure, set up and troubleshoot wired and wireless network administration and implement high-availability systems. system for small office environment. They should be able to Virtualisation Fundamentals provide network support and configure devices such as switches On completion of the module, students should be able to set up and wireless access points. virtualisation server and environment. They should also be able System Software Essentials to perform backup and recovery of VMs for fault tolerance. They On completion of the module, students should be able to install should be able to perform basic troubleshooting with hypervisor and configure operating system (OS) and application software and VMs. on end user computing devices. In addition, they should also be Cloud System Administration able to perform OS maintenance and troubleshooting. On completion of the module, students should be able to Computer Maintenance administer cloud / virtualisation platform and its associated On completion of the module, students should be able to services, monitor resource utilisation on the hypervisor, perform installation and configuration of hardware components troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues as well as and peripherals of end user computing devices. In addition, they secure the cloud / virtualised infrastructure. They will also be should also be able to perform end user computing devices introduced to commercially available cloud services, including maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware problems. containers and be able to utilise them. Networking Technology Specialisation Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Database Essentials the fundamentals of computer networking in relation to the OSI On completion of this module, students should be able to model. They should also be able to configure and set up wired perform data manipulation and manage database server, as well and wireless local area network (LAN) including network as create databases and extract information for business report segmentation. Students will also be able to perform network generation. documentation and monitor network performance. Application Development Enterprise Networking On completion of this module, students should be able to create On completion of the module, students should be able to secured software applications that connect to database. configure and set up a switched and routed network with Virtual Enterprise Systems Administration LANs (VLANs) as well as set up a wide area network (WAN), On completion of the module, students should be able to install implement access control lists and troubleshoot common and configure Enterprise Resource Planning systems. In network issues and problems. addition, they should be able to administer user accounts and System Administration customise user interfaces. On completion of the module, students should be able to set up Enterprise Systems Process server operating systems and perform system administration On completion of the module, students should be able to set up tasks such as user management, resource management and and configure data migration for Enterprise Resource Planning performance monitoring. Students should also be able to systems. In addition, they should be able to set up and configure file server services and implement basic system implement security policies, business processes, as well as security. support in business reporting function. 174

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY Industry Attachment On completion of the modules, students should be able to integrate and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies related to their field of study. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 175

HIGHER NITEC IN CYBER & NETWORK SECURITY (2 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Manage end-user computer systems and devices. CORE MODULES 3 • Manage computer network. Networking Fundamentals 3 • Support networked servers. System Software Essentials 3 • Assist to manage virtualisation infrastructure. Computer Maintenance 3 • Manage security infrastructure. Networking Technology 3 • Perform vulnerability assessment. Enterprise Networking 3 • Perform cyber security operations. System Administration 3 System Hardening & Infrastructure Services 3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Virtualisation Fundamentals 3 Cloud System Administration Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security graduates are employed in all public and private sector organisations to SPECIALISATION MODULES 3 provide technical support for networks, systems and storage Infrastructure Security 3 with an emphasis on IT security for business continuity in an IT Security 3 enterprise IT cloud environment. Some of the job titles held by Security Operations 3 the graduates include Cyber Security Associate, Associate Security Vulnerability Testing 8 Security Administrator, Associate Security Engineer, Information Industry Attachment Security Analyst, Information Security Associate, Information Security Officer and IT Security Specialist. LIFE SKILLS MODULES There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to Refer to page 304 supervisory positions and beyond. Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the CERTIFICATION availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 27 MODULE OBJECTIVES Specialisation Modules : 20 Life Skills Modules : Core Modules Cross Disciplinary Core Modules : 9 Networking Fundamentals Electives : 6 On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, 4 configure, set up and troubleshoot wired and wireless network Total : system for small office environment. They should be able to 66 provide network support and configure devices such as switches and wireless access points. System Software Essentials On completion of the module, students should be able to install and configure operating system (OS) and application software on end user computing devices. In addition, they should also be able to perform OS maintenance and troubleshooting. 176

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY Computer Maintenance Cloud System Administration On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to perform installation and configuration of hardware components administer cloud / virtualisation platform and its associated and peripherals of end user computing devices. In addition, they services, monitor resource utilisation on the hypervisor, should also be able to perform end user computing devices troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues as well as maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware problems. secure the cloud / virtualised infrastructure. They will also be Networking Technology introduced to commercially available cloud services, including On completion of the module, students should be able to apply containers and be able to utilise them. the fundamentals of computer networking in relation to the OSI Specialisation Modules model. They should also be able to configure and set up wired Infrastructure Security and wireless local area network (LAN) including network On completion of the module, students should be able to segmentation. Students will also be able to perform network configure firewall appliances, intrusion detection and documentation and monitor network performance. prevention systems, firewall policies and set up Virtual Private Enterprise Networking Networks. They should also be able to implement appropriate On completion of the module, students should be able to technologies to protect against security attacks such as spams, configure and set up a switched and routed network with Virtual spyware and worms/viruses including the set-up of end-point LANs (VLANs) as well as set up a wide area network (WAN), security measures. implement access control lists and troubleshoot common IT Security network issues and problems. On completion of the module, students should be able to System Administration perform network intrusion detection, prevention and mitigation On completion of the module, students should be able to set up through the implementation of intrusion detection system. They server operating systems and perform system administration should also be able to implement a secure network using Public tasks such as user management, resource management and Key Infrastructure technologies and set up a secure wireless performance monitoring. Students should also be able to network, as well as perform privilege identity management configure file server services and implement basic system support functions. security. Security Operations System Hardening & Infrastructure Services On completion of the module, students should be able to take On completion of the module, students should be able to up tasks in the Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment perform server security hardening and manage infrastructure including monitoring and identifying security risks, analysing services. Students should also be able to automate server and classifying security risks through security monitoring administration and implement high-availability systems. systems. They should also be able to apply appropriate counter Virtualisation Fundamentals measures to mitigate identified threats. On completion of the module, students should be able to set up Security Vulnerability Testing virtualisation server and environment. They should also be able On completion of the module, students should be able to to perform backup and recovery of VMs for fault tolerance. They perform system and network scanning, vulnerability assessment should be able to perform basic troubleshooting with hypervisor and documentation of identified vulnerabilities. They should and VMs. also be able to perform basic penetration testing and prepare appropriate test documentation. Industry Attachment On completion of the modules, students should be able to integrate and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies related to their field of study. 177

Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 178

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY HIGHER NITEC IN DATA ENGINEERING COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Extract data. CORE MODULES 7 • Perform data cleansing. Database Concepts 6 • Perform data processing. Data Science Programming 7 • Perform data visualization. Data Extraction & Cleansing 7 • Manage databases. Data Processing 6 Data Preparation for Machine Learning 6 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Data Visualisation & Reporting 8 Industry Attachment Higher Nitec in Data Engineering graduates can expect to embark on a career with government and private sectors that ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) 2 leverage data for businesses and operations. Some of the titles Cloud Essentials for Big Data may include Associate Data Engineer, Associate Data Analyst, Data Technician, and Data Wranglers. ELECTIVES (INTER-DISCIPLINARY) 2 There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to Applied Scripting Using Python 2 supervisory positions and beyond. Robotic Process Automation 2 Essentials in Machine Learning 2 CERTIFICATION Infographics Design Credits required for certification: ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Refer to pages 300-301 Core Modules : 47 Life Skills Modules : 9 LIFE SKILLS MODULES Elective Modules : 4 Refer to page 304 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective Total : 60 ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. MODULE OBJECTIVES Core Modules Database Concepts On completion of the module, students should be able to create database objects with and edit data in tables. Students will be able to develop applications that utilise relational database concepts, such as relationships, indexes, and schemes. 179

Data Science Programming Electives (Inter-disciplinary) On completion of the module, students should be able to apply fundamental programming concepts, computational thinking Applied Scripting Using Python and data analysis techniques to solve real-world data science On completion of the module, students should be able to problems. perform scripting using Python for solving problems. Data Extraction & Cleansing On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Robotic Process Automation data mining principles to the dissection of large complex data On completion of the module, students should be able to write sets, including those in very large databases or through web simple scripts to handle high-volume and repeated tasks. mining. Student will also be able to clean data, which includes finding and removing unwanted bits of data in spreadsheets, Essentials in Machine Learning formatting data correctly, dealing with inconsistencies in the On completion, the students will be able to prepare data to solve data, and structuring of data for effective use. specific business problems and use base-line model for Machine Data Processing Learning. On completion of the module, students should be able to manipulate data into usable and desired form that is suitable for Infographics Design analytics processing. Students will also be able to process using On completion of the module, students should be able to a predefined sequence of operation either manually or convert complicated information including facts, data and automatically. references into comprehensible and appealing visual Data Preparation for Machine Learning infographic presentations. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Electives (General) techniques to explore, analyse, and leverage data. Students will As reflected on pages 300-301. be able to apply tools and algorithms to create machine learning Life Skills Modules models that learn from data, and to scale those models up to big As reflected on page 304. data problems. Data Visualisation & Reporting On completion of the module, students should be able to draw insights from data, deploy storyboards and present their insights using the most effective visual representations. Industry Attachment On completion of the modules, students should be able to integrate and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies related to their field of work. Electives (Course Specific) Cloud Essentials for Big Data On completion of the module, students should be able to able to apply data extraction, cleaning and loading techniques from cloud platforms. 180

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY HIGHER NITEC IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (2 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering graduates are also On completion of the course, students should be able to employed by other manufacturing sectors that use • Set up, maintain and troubleshoot electronic systems and electronically-controlled production machines. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Communication Equipment modules such as communications, computer and automated Technician, Electronics Engineering Technician, Engineering testing. Assistant, Production Supervisor and Telecommunications • Perform functional, operational and life tests to evaluate Technician. There are excellent opportunities for career performance and reliability of electronic equipment and advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. systems. • Optimise electronic systems performance by adjusting, CERTIFICATION calibrating and modifying circuitry and components. • Deploy programmable controller-based system for Credits required for certification: : 27 applications. : 20 • Set up and interface computer networks and devices. Core Modules : • Write technical reports and develop charts, graphs, and Specialisation Modules : 9 schematics to illustrate system's operating characteristics, Life Skills Modules : 6 malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and Cross Disciplinary Modules 4 functional limitations for consideration by engineers. Electives : • Develop electronic prototypes for testing and applications. Total 66 • Install, integrate, service, maintain and commission audio visual devices and system. COURSE STRUCTURE Credits • Perform audio visual control and networking. Module Title 3 • Install, configure, test and maintain sensors devices and CORE MODULES 3 controllers. Electronic Devices & Circuits 3 • Support Internet-of-Things (IoT) architecture platform. Digital Electronics & Simulation 3 • Program microcontroller-based systems. Analogue Applications 3 • Perform sensors and communication network interfacing. Digital Applications 3 • Set up, maintain and service automation systems. Computer Networking 3 • Deploy AI solutions. Programming & Interfacing 3 • Support wafer fabrication processes and automation Wireless Communications 3 equipment for fabrication of integrated circuits. Microcontroller Applications JOB OPPORTUNITIES IoT Fundamentals 3 Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering graduates are employed SPECIALISATION MODULES 3 by organisations and companies in the electronics industry, such Group A (Audio Visual Systems) 3 as those that: AV Peripherals 3 • Manufacture or assemble electronic equipment and AV Control & Automation 8 components. AV Integration • Design and construct special electronics projects. AV IT & Streaming Industry Attachment 181

Module Title Credits Analogue Applications OR 3 On completion of the module, students should be able to Group B (IoT & Communications) 3 analyse, test and troubleshoot analogue electronic applications. Sensors & Actuators 3 Digital Applications IoT Protocols & Power Management 3 On completion of the module, students should be able to IoT Programming & Cloud Services 8 analyse, construct, test and troubleshoot digital electronic IoT Data Analytics & Visualisation 3 applications. Industry Attachment 3 Computer Networking OR 3 On completion of the module, students should be able to set up Group C (AI & Automation) 3 computer network, troubleshoot network connectivity issues, as AI Fundamentals 8 well as test network performance. AI Applications 3 Programming & Interfacing Principles of Autonomous Robotic System 3 On completion of the module, students should be able to write Autonomous System Applications 3 programs and interface with I/O devices in a microcontroller- Industry Attachment 3 based system. OR 8 Wireless Communications Group D (Microelectronics) On completion of the module, students should be able to set up Semiconductor Fundamentals and test electronic communication systems. Semiconductor Processes Microcontroller Applications Semiconductor Metrology On completion of the module, students should be able to create Industrial Automation algorithms and develop microcontroller applications with input Industry Attachment and output devices. IoT Fundamentals LIFE SKILLS MODULES On completion of the module, students should be able to Refer to page 304 configure, establish communication and process data from IoT Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective environmental elements such as devices, nodes, gateways and ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the cloud. availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Specialisation Modules Group A (Audio Visual Systems) MODULE OBJECTIVES AV Peripherals On completion of the module, students should be able to Core Modules integrate AV devices with peripherals and accessories, as well as Electronic Devices & Circuits align AV equipment. On completion of the module, students should be able to AV Control & Automation construct and test analogue electronic devices and circuits. On completion of the module, students should be able to install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot AV devices for network Digital Electronics & Simulation automation system. On completion of the module, students should be able to test and troubleshoot various digital electronic circuits. 182

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY AV Integration AI Applications On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to solve design, install, test and troubleshoot an AV system for an real-world applications by applying AI services and application. technologies. AV IT & Streaming Principles of Autonomous Robotic System On completion of the module, students should be able to set up On completion of the module, students should be able to deploy and configure networking devices for streaming network and test autonomous systems, as well as perform localisation, systems. mapping and navigation by applying robotic algorithms. Industry Attachment Autonomous System Applications Students will undergo 6-month industry attachment to reinforce On completion of the module, students should be able to deploy the skills and knowledge acquired at the training institute and to and troubleshoot autonomous systems, by applying principles develop competencies in other areas not covered in the of perception, planning, localising, mapping and decision- curriculum. making capabilities. Group B (IoT & Communications) Industry Attachment Sensors & Actuators Students will undergo 6-month industry attachment to reinforce On completion of the module, students should be able to the skills and knowledge acquired at the training institute and to identify applications and perform installation of sensors and develop competencies in other areas not covered in the output devices. curriculum. IoT Protocols & Power Management Group D (Microelectronics) On completion of the module, students should be able to install, Semiconductor Fundamentals interface and configure sensors and output devices with On completion of the module, students should be able to controller to establish network communication. perform cleanroom and safety protocols, and maintain vacuum IoT Programming & Cloud Services systems. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Semiconductor Processes programming skills with knowledge of embedded system, as On completion of the module, students should be able to well as principles of cloud computing and IoT systems. perform automated wafer processes for fabrication of integrated IoT Data Analytics & Visualisation circuits used in electronic devices. On completion of the module, students should be able to Semiconductor Metrology perform data visualisation and analysis for an IoT application by On completion of the module, students should be able to applying business intelligence. perform semiconductor metrology measurements for Industry Attachment fabrication of integrated circuits processes. Students will undergo 6-month industry attachment to reinforce Industrial Automation the skills and knowledge acquired at the training institute and to On completion of the module, students should be able to develop competencies in other areas not covered in the implement electro-mechanical control systems, including curriculum. common input/output devices, pneumatics, electro-pneumatics Group C (AI & Automation) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems in industrial AI Fundamentals automation. On completion of the module, students should be able to perform various Machine Learning (ML) tasks by applying ML libraries and frameworks. 183

Industry Attachment Students will undergo 6-month industry attachment to reinforce the skills and knowledge acquired at the training institute and to develop competencies in other areas not covered in the curriculum. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 184

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY HIGHER NITEC IN GAMES ART & DESIGN COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Create concept art. CORE MODULES 7 • Create art assets. Game Design Principles 6 • Animate art assets. Drawing Fundamentals 7 • Design game levels. 2D Game Asset Creation 6 • Create game marketing materials. 3D Modelling and Texturing for Games 7 Game Level Production 7 JOB OPPORTUNITIES 3D Rigging and Animation for Games 7 Game Portfolio Development 4 Higher Nitec in Games Art & Design graduates are employed by Industry Attachment companies as Design Conceptual Artist, Character Designer and Game Level Designer. ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) Visual Effects for Games CERTIFICATION Web Game Production 2 2 Credits required for certification: ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Refer to pages 300-301 Core Modules : 51 Life Skills Modules : 10 LIFE SKILLS MODULES Elective Modules : Refer to page 304 4 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective Total : ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the 65 availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 185

MODULE OBJECTIVES Electives (Course Specific) Core Modules Game Design Principles Visual Effects for Games On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to create conduct market research, determine game genre and features, visual effects for games. create game design documents, integrate game audio and craft gamification approaches. They will also be able to build and Web Game Production present mini prototypes. On completion of the module, students should be able to create Drawing Fundamentals and publish 2D games in web platform. On completion of the module, students should be able to Electives (General) conduct reference studies and sketch game props, As reflected on pages 300-301. environments and characters. Life Skills Modules 2D Game Asset Creation As reflected on page 304. On completion of the module, students should be able to conduct art direction research, sketch game environments, prepare 2D art asset requirements, create sprite sheets and graphical user interfaces. They will also be able to produce and perform checks on final 2D artworks. 3D Modelling and Texturing for Games On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare 3D art asset requirements and create game characters, environments, props and lighting in game engine. They will also be able to optimise art assets, produce and perform checks on final 3D artworks. Game Level Production On completion of the module, students should be able to outline game stories, analyse user interface (UI) requirements, create game scenes, conduct peer review sessions and refine game designs. 3D Rigging and Animation for Games On completion of the module, students should be able to create character and object rigs, and animation keyframes. They will also be able to perform test rendering, optimise art assets and integrate game assets into game engine. Game Portfolio Development On completion of the module, students should be able to create game trailers and build portfolio webpages. Industry Attachment Students are provided with the opportunity to work in actual games design and development environment. 186

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY HIGHER NITEC IN GAMES PROGRAMMING & DEVELOPMENT COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Participate in the game design process. CORE MODULES 7 • Develop game program code. Game Design Principles 7 • Design game levels. Programming Fundamentals 7 • Perform game integration and testing. Game Programming 6 Interactive Development Techniques 7 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Mobile Game Development 7 Game Level Production 6 Higher Nitec in Games Programming & Development graduates Games Integration and Testing 4 are employed by companies as Game Tester, Game Industry Attachment Programmer, Games Content Developer and Games Software Engineer. ELECTIVES (COURSE SPECIFIC) Visual Effects for Games CERTIFICATION 2 Credits required for certification: ELECTIVES (GENERAL) Refer to pages 300-301 Core Modules : 51 Life Skills Modules : 10 LIFE SKILLS MODULES Elective Modules : Refer to page 304 4 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective Total : ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the 65 availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 187

MODULE OBJECTIVES Industry Attachment Core Modules Students are provided with the opportunity to work in actual Game Design Principles games design and development environment. On completion of the module, students should be able to Electives (Course Specific) conduct market research, determine game genre and features, create game design documents, integrate game audio and craft Visual Effects for Games gamification approaches. They will also be able to build and On completion of the module, students should be able to create present mini prototypes. visual effects for games. Programming Fundamentals Electives (General) On completion of the module, students should be able to As reflected on pages 300-301. implement game programs, perform game debugging and code optimisation, refine game features, analyse game specifications Life Skills Modules and perform basic hardware troubleshooting. As reflected on page 304. Game Programming On completion of the module, students should be able to implement game programs, create game scenes, integrate game user interfaces (UI) and game audio. They will also be able to build and present mini prototypes. Interactive Development Techniques On completion of the module, students should be able to analyse game design documents, conduct feasibility studies, evaluate game engines, implement game programs, implement AI in games and deploy games to server. Mobile Game Development On completion of the module, students should be able to integrate game user interfaces (UI), apply physics in games, perform code optimisations and iterative development/rapid prototyping, generate technical documentations and implement multi-platform programming. Game Level Production On completion of the module, students should be able to outline game stories, analyse user interface (UI) requirements, create game scenes, conduct peer review sessions and refine game designs. Games Integration and Testing On completion of the module, students should be able to perform program integration, game debugging and source code management, create test plans, perform unit testing, conduct playability tests and create testing reports. 188

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY HIGHER NITEC IN IT APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT (2 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Design UI/UX. CORE MODULES 3 • Develop and support web applications. Coding for AI 3 • Develop and support mobile applications. Introduction to UI/UX 3 • Create and maintain content. Software Development Practices 3 • Perform software testing. Programming Essentials 3 User Experience Development 3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Front-end Web Development 3 Server-side Development 3 Higher Nitec in IT Applications Development course equips Web Content Management 3 students with skills and knowledge to develop web and mobile Website Optimisation Fundamentals applications, as well as to create and maintain content for IT applications and services. Some of the job titles held by SPECIALISATION MODULES 3 graduates include Application Programmer, Rich Internet Enterprise Web Development 3 Application (RIA) Developer, Application Support Analyst, Web Mobile Apps Development 3 Commerce Applications Developer, UI Programmer, IT Specialist Enterprise Solutions Development 3 (Mobile Programmer), Mobile Applications Developer Support, Mobile Solutions Development 8 Web Developer Support and Test Engineer. Industry Attachment CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: LIFE SKILLS MODULES Refer to page 304 Core Modules : 27 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective Specialisation Modules : 20 ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Life Skills Modules : availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Cross Disciplinary Core Modules : 9 Electives : 6 4 Total : 66 189

MODULE OBJECTIVES Website Optimisation Fundamentals Core Modules Upon completion of this module, students should be able to use Coding for AI various tools to improve the performance of a website to drive On completion of the modules, students should be able to traffic, increase conversions and grow revenue. experience the concepts of AI through no to low coding Specialisation Modules methods. Students will create basic program logic and AI model Enterprise Web Development through fun and engaging project. On completion of the module, students should be able to Introduction to UI/UX develop Enterprise Web applications using techniques to On completion of the module, students should be able to apply manage operations of an organisation. User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) development process to produce low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes and Mobile Apps Development prototypes for websites and mobile apps. On completion of the module, students should be able to Software Development Practices design, develop and deploy native mobile applications for On completion of the module, students should be able to apply various platforms. their knowledge and skills in software development methods on recommended solutions. Enterprise Solutions Development Programming Essentials On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to apply develop, test and deploy secure web services. fundamental programming concepts and computational Mobile Solutions Development thinking for basic programs. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply User Experience Development the knowledge, techniques and skills required to integrate On completion of the module, students should be able to frameworks and database into mobile applications. design, develop and maintain; mobile and web interfaces. Industry Attachment Students will also be able to create and edit graphics and On completion of the module, students should be able to apply develop user interfaces. and integrate the skills and knowledge that they have acquired Front-end Web Development at ITE College and develop competencies in other areas not On completion of the module, students should be able to apply covered in the curriculum, at the workplace. the knowledge, techniques and skills to develop responsive web Life Skills Modules applications using front-end web development technologies. As reflected on page 304. Server-side Development On completion of the module, students should be able to develop dynamic and interactive media applications. Web Content Management On completion of the module, students should be able to configure and publish websites, with online payment support and social media integration. Students will also learn to perform website testing. 190

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY HIGHER NITEC IN IT SYSTEMS & NETWORKS (2 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Manage computer systems and devices. CORE MODULES 3 • Manage computer network. Networking Fundamentals 3 • Support networked servers. System Software Essentials 3 • Assist to manage virtualisation infrastructure. Computer Maintenance 3 • Implement wireless LAN. Networking Technology 3 • Implement network security. Enterprise Networking 3 • Assist support of IT project development. System Administration 3 System Hardening & Infrastructure Services 3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Virtualisation Fundamentals 3 Cloud System Administration Higher Nitec in IT Systems & Networks graduates can be employed by IT-users and supplier organisations. The IT users SPECIALISATION MODULES 3 are organisations (public, private, MNCs and SMEs) using Scripting Essentials 3 computer systems (networked or stand-alone) in their business Administrative Scripting 3 operations. The IT suppliers are companies providing computer Wireless Networking Fundamentals 3 hardware/software and IT services. Infrastructure Security 8 Some of the job titles held by graduates are IT Specialist, Industry Attachment Associate Infrastructure Support Engineer, IT Technician, Network Support Technician, IT Technical Support Specialist, LIFE SKILLS MODULES Associate System Administrator, Desktop Support Engineer and Refer to page 304 Network Traffic Engineer. Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the supervisory positions and beyond. availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: Core Modules : 27 Specialisation Modules : 20 Life Skills Modules : Cross Disciplinary Core Modules : 9 Electives : 6 4 Total : 66 191

MODULE OBJECTIVES System Hardening & Infrastructure Services Core Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to Networking Fundamentals perform server security hardening and manage infrastructure On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, services. Students should also be able to automate server configure, set up and troubleshoot wired and wireless network administration and implement high-availability systems. system for small office environment. They should be able to Virtualisation Fundamentals provide network support and configure devices such as switches On completion of the module, students should be able to set up and wireless access points. virtualisation server and environment. They should also be able System Software Essentials to perform backup and recovery of VMs for fault tolerance. They On completion of the module, students should be able to install should be able to perform basic troubleshooting with hypervisor and configure operating system (OS) and application software and VMs. on end user computing devices. In addition, they should also be Cloud System Administration able to perform OS maintenance and troubleshooting. On completion of the module, students should be able to Computer Maintenance administer cloud / virtualisation platform and its associated On completion of the module, students should be able to services, monitor resource utilisation on the hypervisor, perform installation and configuration of hardware components troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues as well as and peripherals of end user computing devices. In addition, they secure the cloud / virtualised infrastructure. They will also be should also be able to perform end user computing devices introduced to commercially available cloud services, including maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware problems. containers and be able to utilise them. Networking Technology Specialisation Modules On completion of the module, students should be able to apply Scripting Essentials the fundamentals of computer networking in relation to the OSI On completion of the module, students should be able to apply model. They should also be able to configure and set up wired basic structured thinking skill to develop script to perform basic and wireless local area network (LAN) including network system related tasks and activities. segmentation. Students will also be able to perform network Administrative Scripting documentation and monitor network performance. On completion of the module, students should be able to Enterprise Networking provide programming support to IT system automation and On completion of the module, students should be able to other related project. configure and set up a switched and routed network with Virtual Wireless Networking Fundamentals LANs (VLANs) as well as set up a wide area network (WAN), On completion of the module, students should be able to install, implement access control lists and troubleshoot common configure and secure Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). network issues and problems. They should also be able to perform monitoring of WLAN. System Administration Infrastructure Security On completion of the module, students should be able to set up On completion of the module, students should be able to server operating systems and perform system administration configure firewall appliances, intrusion detection and tasks such as user management, resource management and prevention systems, firewall policies and set up Virtual Private performance monitoring. Students should also be able to Networks. They should also be able to implement appropriate configure file server services and implement basic system technologies to protect against security attacks such as spams, security. spyware and worms/viruses including the set-up of end-point security measures. 192

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY Industry Attachment On completion of the modules, students should be able to integrate and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies related to their field of study. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 193

HIGHER NITEC IN SECURITY SYSTEM INTEGRATION (2 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Set up wired and wireless networks to accommodate IP-ready CORE MODULES 3 Electrical & Cabling Technology 3 security systems. IoT Fundamentals 3 • Set up backend security network infrastructure to support System Administration 3 Networking for Security System 3 security systems. CAD for Security System 3 • Troubleshoot and maintain security systems. Intrusion Detection System 3 • Design and implement security system solutions to meet Access Control System 3 Video Surveillance Technology 3 client’s requirements. Video Surveillance System • Manage security system installation projects. • Integrate and implement centralised security management system. JOB OPPORTUNITIES SPECIALISATION MODULES Security System Integration With the strong support of the Security Systems Association of Project Management 3 Singapore (SSAS) which represents more than 50 major security AI for Security System 3 systems solution providers, Higher Nitec in Security System Cybersecurity for Physical System 3 Integration graduates will be readily employed by SSAS Industry Attachment 3 members and security system integrators. Some of the job titles 8 held by graduates include Technical Specialist, Security Systems Specialist and Senior Technician. LIFE SKILLS MODULES Refer to page 304 CERTIFICATION Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Credits required for certification: availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. Core Modules : 27 Specialisation Modules : 20 Life Skills Modules : Cross Disciplinary Core Modules : 9 Electives : 6 4 Total : 66 194

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY MODULE OBJECTIVES Specialisation Modules Core Modules Security System Integration Electrical & Cabling Technology On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, design, install, maintain and troubleshoot an integrated security maintain and troubleshoot cabling systems. system. IoT Fundamentals Project Management On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to plan, configure, establish communication and process data from IoT execute and monitor security system project using the various environmental elements such as devices, nodes, gateways and project management tools and techniques to meet the project cloud. scope, schedule and cost requirements. System Administration AI for Security Systems On completion of the module, students should be able to set up On completion of the module, students should be able to server operating systems and perform system administration establish, implement, test and troubleshoot AI and Automation tasks such as user management, resource management and in security system. performance monitoring. Students should also be able to Cybersecurity for Physical System configure file server services and implement basic system On completion of the module, students should be able to security. identify cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, utilize Networking for Security Systems technologies and tools to mitigate them. On completion of this module, students should be able to plan, Industry Attachment install, configure and troubleshoot computer network system On completion of the module, students should be able to apply for the wired and wireless LAN environment. and integrate the skills and knowledge that they have acquired CAD for Security Systems at ITE College and develop competencies in other areas not On completion of this module, students should be able to create, covered in the curriculum, at the workplace. update and interpret electrical and security system installation Life Skills Modules drawings. As reflected on page 304. Intrusion Detection System On completion of this module, students should be able to install, maintain and troubleshoot intrusion detection systems in various security environments. Access Control System On completion of this module, students should be able to install, maintain and troubleshoot access control systems in various security environments. Video Surveillance Technology On completion of this module, students should be able to select, test and troubleshoot video surveillance devices. Video Surveillance System On completion of this module, students should be able to set up, maintain and troubleshoot surveillance systems. 195

HIGHER NITEC IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Manage computer systems and devices. FOUNDATION MODULES 3 • Manage computer network. Networking Fundamentals 3 • Support networked servers. Coding for AI 3 • Assist to manage virtualisation infrastructure. Operating System Essentials 3 • Support database management system. Digital Media Technologies 3 • Assist support of business application development. Fundamentals of Data 3 • Support and implement enterprise solutions. Introduction to UI/UX 3 Web Development Essentials 3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Cybersecurity Fundamentals Higher Nitec in Business Information Systems graduates may be CORE MODULES 3 employed by government departments, private sector Computer Maintenance 3 companies and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). There are Networking Technology 3 opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions Enterprise Networking 3 and beyond. Graduates with good grades may progress to the System Administration 3 diploma courses being offered in local polytechnics. Some of the System Hardening & Infrastructure Services 3 job titles held by graduates include Business Information Virtualisation Fundamentals 3 Systems Specialist, Associate Infrastructure Support Engineer Cloud System Administration 4 and IT Technical Support Specialist. Industry Attachment 1 CERTIFICATION Credits required for certification: SPECIALISATION MODULES 3 Database Essentials 3 Foundation Modules : 24 Application Development 3 Core Modules : 25 Enterprise Systems Administration 3 Specialisation Modules : 20 Enterprise Systems Process 8 Life Skills Modules : 10 Industry Attachment 2 Cross Disciplinary Core Modules : Electives : 9 LIFE SKILLS MODULES 8 Refer to page 304 Total : Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective 96 ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 196

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY MODULE OBJECTIVES Core Modules Foundation Modules Computer Maintenance Networking Fundamentals On completion of the module, students should be able to On completion of the module, students should be able to set up, perform installation and configuration of hardware components configure, set up and troubleshoot wired and wireless network and peripherals of end user computing devices. In addition, they system for small office environment. They should be able to should also be able to perform end user computing devices provide network support and configure devices such as switches maintenance and troubleshooting of hardware problems. and wireless access points. Networking Technology Coding for AI On completion of the module, students should be able to apply On completion of the modules, students should be able to the fundamentals of computer networking in relation to the OSI experience the concepts of AI through no to low coding model. They should also be able to configure and set up wired methods. Students will create basic program logic and AI model and wireless local area network (LAN) including network through fun and engaging project. segmentation. Students will also be able to perform network Operating System Essentials documentation and monitor network performance. On completion of the module, students should be able to install Enterprise Networking and configure operating system (OS) and application software On completion of the module, students should be able to on end user computing devices. In addition, they should also be configure and set up a switched and routed network with Virtual able to perform OS maintenance and troubleshooting. LANs (VLANs) as well as set up a wide area network (WAN), Digital Media Technologies implement access control lists and troubleshoot common On completion of the module, students should be able to apply network issues and problems. their knowledge and skills in processing appropriate digital System Administration media formats for various platforms delivery. On completion of the module, students should be able to set up Fundamentals of Data server operating systems and perform system administration On completion of the module, students should be able to import tasks such as user management, resource management and data from external sources, perform basic data manipulation performance monitoring. Students should also be able to and present simple visualisation of the data. configure file server services and implement basic system Introduction to UI/UX security. On completion of the module, students should be able to apply System Hardening & Infrastructure Services User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) development On completion of the module, students should be able to process to produce low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes and perform server security hardening and manage infrastructure prototypes for websites and mobile apps. services. Students should also be able to automate server Web Development Essentials administration and implement high-availability systems. On completion of the module, students should be able to Virtualisation Fundamentals develop web pages using HTML and CSS. On completion of the module, students should be able to set up Cybersecurity Fundamentals virtualisation server and environment. They should also be able On completion of the module, students should be able to apply to perform backup and recovery of VMs for fault tolerance. They the knowledge and essentials skills in all security domains in the should be able to perform basic troubleshooting with hypervisor cyber world - information security, systems security, network and VMs. security, mobile security, physical security, ethics and laws, related technologies, defence and mitigation techniques use in protecting. 197

Cloud System Administration On completion of the module, students should be able to administer cloud / virtualisation platform and its associated services, monitor resource utilisation on the hypervisor, troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues as well as secure the cloud / virtualised infrastructure. They will also be introduced to commercially available cloud services, including containers and be able to utilise them. Industry Attachment 1 On completion of the modules, students should be able to integrate and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies related to their field of study. Specialisation Modules Database Essentials On completion of this module, students should be able to perform data manipulation and manage database server, as well as create databases and extract information for business report generation. Application Development On completion of this module, students should be able to create secured software applications that connect to database. Enterprise Systems Administration On completion of the module, students should be able to install and configure Enterprise Resource Planning systems. In addition, they should be able to administer user accounts and customise user interfaces. Enterprise Systems Process On completion of the module, students should be able to set up and configure data migration for Enterprise Resource Planning systems. In addition, they should be able to set up and implement security policies, business processes, as well as support in business reporting function. Industry Attachment 2 On completion of the modules, students should be able to integrate and apply a cluster of key technical, social and methodological competencies related to their field of study. Life Skills Modules As reflected on page 304. 198

SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS & INFO-COMM TECHNOLOGY HIGHER NITEC IN CYBER & NETWORK SECURITY (3 YEARS) COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE STRUCTURE On completion of the course, students should be able to Module Title Credits • Manage end-user computer systems and devices. FOUNDATION MODULES 3 • Manage computer network. Networking Fundamentals 3 • Support networked servers. Coding for AI 3 • Assist to manage virtualisation infrastructure. Operating System Essentials 3 • Manage security infrastructure. Digital Media Technologies 3 • Perform vulnerability assessment. Fundamentals of Data 3 • Perform cyber security operations. Introduction to UI/UX 3 Web Development Essentials 3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Cybersecurity Fundamentals Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security graduates are CORE MODULES 3 employed in all public and private sector organisations to Computer Maintenance 3 provide technical support for networks, systems and storage Networking Technology 3 with an emphasis on IT security for business continuity in an Enterprise Networking 3 enterprise IT cloud environment. Some of the job titles held by System Administration 3 the graduates include Cyber Security Associate, Associate System Hardening & Infrastructure Services 3 Security Administrator, Associate Security Engineer, Information Virtualisation Fundamentals 3 Security Analyst, Information Security Associate, Information Cloud System Administration 4 Security Officer and IT Security Specialist. Industry Attachment 1 There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. CERTIFICATION SPECIALISATION MODULES 3 Infrastructure Security 3 Credits required for certification: IT Security 3 Security Operations 3 Foundation Modules : 24 Security Vulnerability Testing 8 Core Modules : 25 Industry Attachment 2 Specialisation Modules : 20 Life Skills Modules : 10 LIFE SKILLS MODULES Cross Disciplinary Core Modules : Refer to page 304 Electives : 9 Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective 8 ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the Total : availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue. 96 199