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specialist DIPLOMA in DIGITAL MeDIA CreATION (SDMC)specIALIST DIPLOMA in E-cOMMerce TechNOLOGy (SECT)specialist diploma inDigital MediaCreation (SDMC)The Specialist Diploma in Digital Media Creation(SDMC) is a web-based course conducted by theSchool of Digital Media and Infocomm Technology,where participants can gain 24-hour access to thelearning environment through the World Wide Web.This mode of learning provides participants with:• An enriching and conducive environment forself-paced learning• A flexible curriculum catered to individualpreferences• Module tutors to provide guidance throughoutthe course• Collaborative tools to enhance learning beyondgeographical constraintsObjectives/AimsThe course provides you with the necessaryskills to design and produce digital contentand interactive applications. Upon successfulcompletion of the course, you will be able tocreate/apply:• Effective and appealing graphics, audio, videoor animation components for digital media.• Dynamic interactive applications for the web.• Visual metaphors to enhance thecommunication and interaction ofinformation to the target audience.AssessmentAssessment will generally take the form ofwritten tests at the end of each semester andcontinual assessments throughout the course.Course StructureThe course consists of electives in five areas ofdigital media creation. Participants can chooseany six modules to complete the course.Participants will learn through a combination ofthe following:• Course materials• Online & onsite tutorials• Hands-on exercise• Website exploration• Assignments• Threaded discussionComputer Facilities/Hardware &Software RequirementsParticipants are expected to obtain allrequired hardware and software for therespective modules. Participants may usethe school’s computing facilities duringoff-peak hours. Access to the Internetis mandatory (a normal ISP account willsuffice). Each participant must have his/herown email account and the software neededaccording to the modules taken.Course ModulesFull-timeSemester 1 (Choose 3 only)ST5050 Graphic Design Using Imaging ToolsST5051 Web PublishingST5052 Modeling and Photo-RenderingST5053 Interactive AuthoringST5054 Digital AudioSemester 2 (Choose 3 only)ST5055 Design and AestheticsST5056 Interactive Web DesignST5057 Computer AnimationST5058 Advanced AuthoringST5059 Digital VideoST5060 2D Animationspecialist diploma inE-CommerceTechnology (SECT)The Specialist Diploma in E-Commerce Technology(SECT) is a web-based course conducted by theSchool of Digital Media and Infocomm Technology.This is a part-time course of one-year durationand is targeted at Degree or Diploma holders whowish to learn relevant skills to take on jobs in thee-commerce industry.Students are eligible to sign up for the EC-Council’sNetwork Security Administrator Certification.Graduates of the course will qualify for the CertifiedE-Commerce Consultants Certification awarded bythe Institute of Certified E-Commerce Consultants(ICECC), USA. Graduates could gain advancedstanding in some overseas universities.Objectives/AimsThe course introduces the concept ofe-business, the use of various businessmodels, the application of Internet technologyin business as well as the development ofweb-based applications. You will also learnprogramming skills and how to apply them inweb-based applications.Upon successful completion of the course,you will be able to:• Understand the capabilities and potentialof e-business.• Understand security concepts and issues ofthe Internet.• Design and write programs for web clients.• Develop web-based applications.Career ProspectsSECT graduates will be well placed towork in the Infocomm industry developingweb-based applications on the Internet.Graduates can look forward to excitingcareers such as IT Security Analysts,E-Business Consultants, Web Designers andWeb Application Developers.Learning SupportThis web-based course provides you with thefollowing learning resources:• Weekly study guides• Flexible study time to suit your own pace• Regular and timely course and moduleannouncements• 24-hour access of study material• Collaborative learning with course matesand tutor via threaded discussion forums• Online quizzes for self-evaluationYou will have ample opportunities to meetyour tutor and course mates for face-to-facediscussions and interactions during onsitetutorials and practical sessions. These onsitesessions will be scheduled in advance andconducted at SP.Computer Facilities/Hardware &Software RequirementsParticipants are expected to obtain all requiredhardware and software for the respectivemodules. Participants may, however, use theschool’s computing facilities during off-peakhours. Access to the Internet is mandatory. (Anormal ISP account will suffice). Every studentmust have his/her own email account.AssessmentAssessment for the course shall be basedon continual assessment throughout thecourse, in the form of assignments and onlineparticipation, and a written assessment at theend of each semester.Course StructureThe course consists of six modules spreadover two semesters. The schedule of thecourse follows the academic calendar of SP.Course ModulesFull-timeSemester 1ST8011 IT and E-CommerceST8014 Internet SecurityST8017 Web ProgrammingSemester 2ST8012ST8015ST8016Multimedia Web DesignElectronic Commerce StrategyWeb Applications Development172 SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC PROSPECTUS 2012 - 2013