Graphic design is a very successful business industry lately. With the rise of new technologies, such as computers, and computer animations this branch of industry has seen a major boom. This growth has caused for graphic design courses to become widely desirable by young people attracted to design. Today, there are many courses that offer some sort of diplomas or degrees in graphic design. However it is of great importance to choose the right study of this subject, and the right educational institution, as only that way will you be able to get the skills and knowledges necessary to be a successful graphic designer.
Graphic design courses in Singapore are being held by various educational institutions. However what is important to know is that all of these courses were approved by the Ministry of Education of Singapore, and that this approval is granted only to institutions who show their compliance to the Ministry`s high standards. Some of the institutions that are offering this type of education are: Raffles Design Institute, Sae Institute, Cavalry School of Management And Design, Beacon School of Technology and Nanyang Polytechnic.
Raffles Design Institute
Named after Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the founder of the city, this educational institution is devoted to studies of design since its founding in 1990. Ever since then this school has strived to offer the best possible education for young people interested in design studies.
SAE Institute
This School of Audio Engineering (or shortly SAE) was established in October 1976. Since then, it was an important institution for audio engineering. And today, it also offers short courses for graphic design.
Cavalry School of Management And Design
Located in Jurong East Street, in the very center of the Singapore`s business quarters, this school is a part of the Cavalry Group, which primarily deals in consultancy and project management. The courses offered in this school are based on Italian curriculum. It offers programs in Management, Design, Psychology, Education, Music, Language Courses, Performing Stage and Screen Arts, Interdisciplinary studies, Gaming Management, O Level and Short Courses. It is very much orientated towards design studies, so the ones interested in graphic design might be interested for it.
The Beacon School of Technology
This school is near North Bridge Complex in Singapore. It`s a private school registered in Ministry of Education of Singapore. It`s meant to give quality education for students who are trying to get a degree in Technology or Business. This institution is also offering English course (IELTS). This school offers a Higher National Diploma level to students who are taking its graphic design courses.
So, these are the main institutions which are offering some type of a graphic design course in Singapore. Hopefully, this article will give you some insight on the matter of these courses and studies.
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