DESIGN & ENVIRONMENT

SCHOOL OF

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HOTEL & LEISURE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

REAL ESTATE BUSINESS

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LIVE DESIGN

School of DESIGN & ENVIRONMENT

8 Design (N12) NEW

12 Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management (N40)

15 Real Estate Business (N48)

In your view, the world is intricately designed. You have a natural tendency to approach problems with a design focus — and your solutions are often design-based.

To you, the built environment presents opportunities for you to use your design-thinking approach to better create and manage living and working spaces. In all that you do, you also ensure there is greater harmony with Mother Nature.

If any of these resonates with you, then the School of Design & Environment (DE) diplomas would be perfect for you.

At DE, we harness your talent for design and sense of empathy for those you are designing for. And for those with a natural appreciation for living and working spaces, you will shape the way they are built and managed. Here, we provide you with opportunities to think through seemingly complex processes to arrive at simple but brilliant solutions. This starts with training your perceptiveness for things, people, actions and the spaces around you. In essence, we aim to make the world a better place to live in, and we help you – the designer or built environment professional – get there.

3 DIPLOMAS

Design (DES) NEW

Unlock your creative potential and learn how to think like a designer. Gain new economy skills such as design thinking and user experience/interface (UX/UI) design.

Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management (HLFM)

Apply design thinking and project-based learning methods in the management of hotel and leisure facilities to improve service standards and operational efficiencies, while incorporating green technologies and best practices.

Real Estate Business (REB)

Market and manage public and private properties to help owners maximise the value of their assets.

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

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Here at DE we live design, and value the spaces around us. Our design methodology applies across all our diplomas,

and our belief in sustainability inspires our learning. Whether you aspire to be a designer, an architect, a real

estate professional or a facility specialist, you will, in effect,

live design, think environment.

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Through real-world projects, you will see the concepts you learn in the classroom come to life. At DE, we equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to design a better community for all. Plus, you’ll graduate with a stellar portfolio to boot.

BUILDING YOUR PORTFOLIO

CLEAN WATER FOR KENYANS

Mok Zijie’s Barrel may look like a simple plastic container, but this product can potentially improve the lives of Kenyans living in the rural villages who spend one-third of their day travelling to draw water for their homes. Designed to transport water easily, the Barrel also contains a filtration system that can distil water within. The Barrel can hold 90 liters of water.

Mok ZijieProduct Design & Innovation (PDI)* graduate, Class of 2018

ARTS INFLUX

The concept proposal for the Arts Hub is the continuous unbroken moment of Tai Chi. This is expressed by a design element which wraps and folds within the building form. This is also a metaphor for continual learning.

Bambang Azhar IrawanSustainable Urban Design & Engineering (SDE)* graduate, Class of 2016

*From AY2020, PDI and SDE will be merged to form DES (Diploma in Design)

SCOOP EAT

Scoop Eat is a handy attachment that lets users scoop up their food neatly. Designed to prevent food spillages, this nifty meal aid is portable and reusable.

Loh Zhi YangProduct Design & Innovation (PDI)* graduate, Class of 2019

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LEARNINGAND SERVING

As part of our service-learning based curriculum, you will get to apply your course skills and knowledge to benefit a community. Through this experience, you will discover a deeper meaning for your course, which will make your learning journey even more engaging.

MANAGE PROPERTIES FOR GOOD

For example, our Real Estate Business students studied property management and worked on a service-learning

project with the HDB Town Council. They surveyed the housing estate, and carried out painting and repair works,

and cleared obstruction to enhance the environment for the benefits of the community. Service-learning

lets their classroom theories come to life! This service learning journey also allows students to apply their

domain knowledge and skills to serve the community in public housing.

BUILD SCHOOL FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED

Service-learning is not confined to the local community. In a little village in Lombok,

Indonesia, our DE students built a kindergarten from scratch for the village children. Apart

from developing an acute eye for design and a better appreciation of building principles,

our students also gained greater social awareness of the region beyond.

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REAL-WORLDLEARNING

Your classroom is bigger than you think. You will have an opportunity to learn locally and overseas, through internships, study trips and on-site learning.

LEARNING LABS, STUDY TRIPS & INTERNSHIPS

Be open to learn about the social, cultural and economic factors that affect both local and international hospitality and facility management organisations. With the support of our “industry captains”, our Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management students get to learn via study trips, learning labs and internships. They will also be exposed to the use of smart technologies that support business operational efficiency and sustainability decisions.

Undertake industry collaborative workshops and learning journeys during your course of study. Get opportunities to immerse into the entrepreneurial culture at places like Silicon Valley and visit well-known companies such as Yahoo and Google.

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“In REB, I was guided by lecturers who have abundant industry experience in real estate and business disciplines. I learnt to step out of my comfort

zone to take on the opportunities that honed and developed my leadership skills. I also gained real-world work experience and built networks with

professionals through an internship with an established asset management firm and the Industry Mentors’ Network programme.”

Tan Ke-TingReal Estate Business graduate, Class of 2019 Currently pursuing the Bachelor of Science (Estate Management) at NUS.

Gold Medallist of her cohort.

“My studies at PDI was my stepping stone in the pursuit of my subsequent design studies and initiatives. It introduced me to the basics of design and it was where my foundation and skills were built. Upon graduation, I pursued my interest in Industrial Design at the National University of Singapore.”

Lim Li XueProduct Design & Innovation (PDI)* graduate, Class of 2014 First Runner-Up in IKEA Singapore’s Young Designer Award in 2015, and winner of Red Dot Award: Design Concept. Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design and is now working at Park + Associates, where she does both interior and product design.

WITH THAT SOMETHINGOUR GRADUATES XTRA

“HLFM gave me many opportunities to gain insights about the built environment industry. The comprehensive knowledge and experiences gained from the projects I worked on and my internship with Mapletree helped to develop a strong foundation for my degree programme.”

Chua Wei YinHotel & Leisure Facilities Management graduate, Class of 2017 Currently pursuing the Bachelor of Science (Project and Facilities Management) at NUS.

“I am a strong believer in hard work and grit. To me, life is not just about choosing what I love to do, but also choosing what to do with what I am given. I chose SDE out of passion and worked hard at it. My efforts paid off when I graduated with a diploma with merit.”

Gavin LowSustainable Urban Design & Engineering (SDE)* graduate, Class of 2013

Currently pursuing a degree in Architecture in NUS. Recipient of BCA-CapitaLand Built Environment Undergraduate Scholarship 2017, was on the Dean’s List in 2016 and 2017.

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N12 DIPLOMA INDESIGN

Design-centric and studio-based training to kickstart your journey as a designer with a portfolio Signature programmes like Design Playbook, Design Immersion and Design Beyond Choose from two exciting specialisations in Year 2: Architecture or Product Innovation Opportunities to work on meaningful local or overseas service-learning projects The broadest design curriculum with skills matched to a wide range of careers across different industries

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WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT The world of design is changing – it’s not just about making things look pleasing to the eye. It’s also about being innovative, intuitive and functional. In fact, design has become so fundamental in many businesses that many non-design companies are hiring design-trained professionals!

That is why in the Diploma in Design (DES), we will groom you to think like a designer, and approach problems creatively and holistically.

Through DES, you will gain new economy skills such as design thinking and user experience/interface (UX/UI) design which are well sought after by both design and non-design companies. To help you appreciate holistic design, the curriculum cuts across multiple disciplines from arts to business to engineering, and you will be exposed to broad areas such as object making, spatial design, visual communication, and emerging trends and technologies.

You will get to build up your own portfolio with a range of design projects that challenges the status quo and solve real-world problems. Our service-learning modules will also give you opportunities to work on meaningful projects that benefit the community. You will also get a chance to attend off-campus learning as well as to explore through study trips to international architectural or design events.

Over the three years, our signature programmes are designed to give you a unique learning journey:

Year 1: Design Playbook Fill up your playbook with strong design fundamentals in your first year. You will be taught model making techniques and how to use computer-aided design software. You will also get to explore design processes at every stage, from design research, idea conceptualisation to bringing it to market.

Year 2: Design ImmersionWith a broad perspective of the design industry you have gained in your first year, you can now immerse in real-world environments and deepen your skillset, depending on your interest. There are two specialisations for you to choose from – Architecture or Product Innovation.

- Architecture SpecialisationDevelop an appreciation for different aspects of the architectural design considerations. You will get to learn about spatial and experiential planning, architectural materials and technology, as well as sustainable design. You will also gain an understanding of the code of practice for architects.

- Product Innovation SpecialisationProduct innovation goes beyond physical products; it also includes digital solutions and service designs. Here, you will deepen your knowledge in design and development of a product by understanding users’ needs, user experience and user interface design. Learn how to commercialise products by leveraging smart technologies such as the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Realities to design physical or digital products.

Year 3: Design Beyond Round off your third year by working with organisations to co-create design solutions to solve real-world problems. You will also put your skills in action through internships in Singapore or overseas.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN YEAR 1 – Design Playbook– Design Communication 1– Design Foundation Studio– Design Studio 2 (UX & Spatial Design)– Computer Aided Design 1 & 2– Fundamentals of Drawing– History & Principles of Design– Model Making– Career & Professional Preparation 1– Health & Wellness^– Innovation Made Possible^– Communication Essentials^– English Language Express^*

YEAR 2 – Design Immersion– Computer Aided Design 3– Career & Professional Preparation 2– World Issues: A Singapore Perspective^

Architecture Specialisation– Architectural Materials & Technology 1 & 2– Building & Environmental Systems– Computer Aided Design 4– Design Studio 3 (Community Design/Build)– Design Studio 4 (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly 1)– History & Theory of Architecture

Product Innovation Specialisation– Aesthetics & Ergonomics– Data Analytics for Design Research– Design Communication 2– Design Development– Design Studio 3 (Research)– Design Studio 4 (Design-Make-Market)– Entrepreneurship & Marketing– Materials & Manufacturing Processes

^ Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules account for up to 13 credit units of the diploma curriculum. They include modules in communication, innovation and world issues, as well as an interdisciplinary project. By bringing students from diverse diplomas together, the interdisciplinary project fosters collaboration to explore and propose solutions for real-world problems. IS aims to develop students to be agile and self-directed learners, ready for the future workplace.

^* For selected students only

To keep our curriculum current and robust, diploma modules are subject to change over the three years. Please visit our website for latest updates.

YEAR 3 – Design Beyond– Project ID: Connecting the Dots^

Architecture Specialisation– Architectural Materials & Technology 3– Architectural Practice– Design Studio 5 (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly 2)– Design Studio 6 (Place Making)– Three-month Internship

Product Innovation Specialisation– Design Studio 5 (Innovation)– Technology & Engineering Science for Design– User Interface & Digital Prototyping– Three-month Internship with Capstone Project OR Six-month Internship

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CAREER The skills you learn in DES are mapped to the skills framework for the local design industry, which means that there is demand for your skillsets in the industry. It is projected that there will be 80% more design-related jobs in non-design companies. DES graduates can thus look forward to good employment prospects in both design and non-design sectors, such as architectural and interior design firms, consumer or industrial products, furniture, packaging, branding, communication and service/experience design.

If you have a flair for business, you can even launch your own product range, start your own design consultancy or design-and-development firm.

FURTHER STUDIES As a DES graduate, you may enjoy advanced standing from many related courses in local universities. Some related degree courses include:

– Nanyang Technological University • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design Art– National University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts in Architecture • Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design– Singapore University of Technology & Design • Bachelor of Science (Architecture & Sustainable Design) • Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Product Development– Singapore Institute of Technology (University of Glasgow) • Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design)– LASALLE College of the Arts • Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design)– Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Spatial Design • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Design and Media • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Design Practice

CONTACT USFor the most up-to-date information on NP’s Diploma in Design, log on to www.np.edu.sg/des

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-DTo be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.

SUBJECT ‘O’ LEVEL GRADE

English Language 1-7Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) 1-6Any two other subjects 1-6

You must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd group of relevant subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type listed at www.np.edu.sg/admissions/Documents/ELR2B2.pdf For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.

Candidates with severe vision deficiency should not apply for the course.

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