FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE
IN COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND ARTS (Chinese)
Minimum Entry Requirement | Minimum age of 16 years. Academic Level: Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level with minimum 3 credits OR Min 10 years of formal education (middle school) OR Below Year 10 completion if it is an official completion of secondary education in the country of origin Minimum language requirement: GCE O-Level B4 in Chinese language or equivalent |
Intake: | Monthly |
Mode of Study: | Full Time : 6 months Part Time: 6 months |
Award | Certificate |
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND ARTS (Chinese) is a preparatory program that aims to equip students with the communication skills and academic foundation in order to prepare them for their entry into Shelton College International’s higher education pathway in media, communication and arts. It is directed at students who seek to enter a diploma programme adopting an approach to higher education where students are expected to take a degree of responsibility for managing their own learning. The course is delivered in Chinese and is aimed particularly, but not exclusively, at international students with Chinese as the 1st language.
The programme aims to:
provide learners with the basic communication, study and research skills
provide learners with the necessary concepts coupled with a range of practical skills in the media, communication and arts perspective
At the end of this programme, students will be able to:
Evaluate and apply the acquired basic study, critical thinking and research skills in their area of studies
Understand the underlying concepts and principles associated with media, communications and the arts
Communicate the output of their study/ work accurately and reliably in a structured argument
Commence advance training/studies and cultivate new abilities in line with their course of study
MODULE | CREDITS | |
1 FC-CMA-07-C | Critical Thinking & Communication Skills | 20 |
| 2 FC-CMA-08-C | Introduction to Media and Arts | 30 |
| 3 FC-CMA-09-C | Basic Skills in Media and Arts | 30 |
| 4 FC-CMA-10-C | Project | 20 |
MODULES
MODULE TITLE | CRITICAL THINKING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS |
MODULE CODE | FC– CMA- 07 -C |
TOTAL LEARNING TIIME (hrs) | 200 |
Comprising Contact time (hours) Independent study (hours) | 60 140 |
The module aims to provide students with written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills necessary to derive maximum benefit from their Higher Education studies.
MODULE TITLE | INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA AND ARTS |
MODULE CODE | FC– CMA- 08 -C |
TOTAL LEARNING TIME (hrs) | 300 |
Comprising of: Contact time (hours) Independent study (hours) | 90 210 |
This module lays a foundation for students to study other art and related courses. It provides students the understanding of the origin and the basic theories of art, such as its nature, function, composition, creation and usage. It aims to Introduce learners to the basic principles, rules and characteristics of media communication and the basic theory of audio-visual language, technology and method of film and television production and the composition of production elements.
MODULE TITLE | BASIC SKILLS IN MEDIA AND ARTS |
MODULE CODE | FC– CMA- 09 -C |
TOTAL LEARNING TIME (hrs) | 300 |
Comprising of: Contact time (hours) Independent study (hours) | 90 210 |
Prerequisite | Introduction to Media and Arts |
This module is a follow-thru of the module Introduction to Arts and Media and emphasizes on the full practical application of the knowledge and understanding gained.
MODULE TITLE | PROJECT |
MODULE CODE | FC– CMA – 10 -C |
TOTAL LEARNING TIME (hrs) | 200 |
Comprising of: Contact time (hours) Independent study (hours) | 60 140 |
This module aims to consolidate the learning outcomes of all the previous modules to culminate in final project work. Students will be given the opportunity to choose their choice of project either in performance or media-based work (photo, video, animation etc.) to showcase the creativity and technical competences. Students will be guided through consultations, critique sessions, and workshops to help them bring their work to fruition
ASSESSMENT
A combination of written examinations and coursework.