Diploma in Immersive Media & Game Development (T58)
Course Overview
Keen to use augmented reality, virtual reality technologies and tools to develop interactive content? Then this course would be right up your alley!
Gain a strong understanding of how to merge virtual and physical worlds using sound game development principles. Create your own interactive experiences from conception, to development and deployment. Get the opportunity to learn from and work alongside experts who created augmented reality and virtual reality for industries, such as healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and education. Our use of industry-leading tools from Unity will also give you a unique advantage. At the same time, earn recognised and valued immersive media and game-related professional certifications while learning with us.
Take your passion for creating interactive and immersive content to the next level through this exciting and engaging course in Immersive Media & Game Development.
Get the opportunity to attain the certifications(s) below through your course of study:
- Unity Certified Associate Programmer
AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
Many companies are now placing their information on the cloud, as well as creating applications and services on the cloud. Due to cloud computing, we are seeing a big shift from the traditional way businesses think about IT resources. Cloud Computing professionals are in high demand in the IT industry. The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner offers a foundational understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and terminology.
The School of Informatics & IT curriculum prepares students to acquire the AWS certified cloud practitioner qualification. Industry-recognised certificates give students and prospective employers an added confidence about the cloud proficiency of graduates.
Supported by:
VERSATILE SKILLSET
Be equipped with strong application development and immersive media skills that you can use in a range of industries such as education, healthcare, transportation, financial services etc.
DEVELOP IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
You will have classes at the App Experience Hub where you will use the latest technologies to develop awesome applications that create immersive experiences for users with the skills you acquire in this course.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Gain valuable experience working with clients like MINDEF, NTUC, Indie Game Companies to hone your skills.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for consideration for admission, applicants must obtain 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, including CCA Bonus Points) and meet the minimum entry requirements of this course. CCA cannot be used to meet the minimum entry requirements.
Subject
Grade
English Language (EL1)
1-7
Mathematics (E or A)
1-6
Any one of the subjects in the 2nd group of relevant subjects for ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Computing / Computer Studies
- Creative 3D Animation
- Design & Technology
- Food & Nutrition/ Nutrition & Food Science
- Electronics / Fundamentals of Electronics
- Exercise & Sports Science
- Physics
- Science (Chemistry, Biology)
- Science (Physics, Biology)
- Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6
2026 Planned Intake
25
Net ELR2B2 aggregate range (2026 JAE)
9 - 15
Note: Applicants with complete colour vision deficiency are not eligible to apply for this course.
Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)
Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- TPFUN
Strong Foundation Skills
Learn to develop your mobile and web applications with the coding and user interface skills you acquire. Also, learn the fundamentals of networking, and discover how to create your own analytics dashboard.
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIT1C21 | Application Development Project
This subject introduces coding principles and practices using a functional and/or object-oriented approach. The subject also introduces the development of an IT application using the latest technologies. Topics covered include simple data structures, application architecture, design, and development. |
4 | ||
| CIT1C18 | Computational Thinking
This subject introduces the fundamentals of computational thinking and how it is applied in developing programming solutions to problems. Programming concepts, simple data structures and programming techniques are also covered. |
4 | ||
| CCF1C03 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals
This subject introduces the key principles of information security namely confidentiality, integrity and availability and their application in various real-world scenarios. Topics covered include IT law, data governance and security, international standards, security policies, procedures, processes to protect IT systems against cyber-attacks and information breaches. It also covers what is required to protect and defend digital systems and applications in the cyberspace. Common types of cyber risks, threats and attacks, as well as the applicable controls, will be discussed. |
2 | ||
| CIA1C11 | Data Visualisation and Analytics
This subject covers the data analytics lifecycle, including gathering, cleaning, processing and visualising of data. Exploratory data analysis methods, descriptive and predictive analytics and the presentation of insights will also be covered. |
4 | ||
| CIA1C06 | Database Application Development
This subject introduces the fundamental concepts of relational database systems, the design methods specific to relational database, database manipulation using a database query language, and the techniques of implementing relational databases. It will also cover implementation of simple applications to access relational database. |
4 | ||
| CIT1C14 | Data Structures and Algorithms
This subject introduces the fundamentals of recursion and data structures in solving problems using a programming language. Topics covered include stacks, queues and linked lists. Searching techniques and sorting algorithms are also covered. |
4 | ||
| CIA1C07 | Logic and Mathematics
This subject covers logic, functions, sequence & recursion, graphs and probability. It also covers mathematical processes for developing algorithms in computing and other real-life applications. The topics include coverage of the fundamental mathematical concepts needed for computing. |
3 | ||
| CCF1C04 | Network and Cloud Technology
This subject covers both the theoretical and practical elements of networking and its associated technologies. It encompasses various topics such as network protocols and communications, and cloud computing and its significance in modern networking environments. |
4 | ||
| CIT1C19 | User Experience and Interface Design
This subject introduces the concept of Human-Centered Design, and its practice to create useful digital products and interfaces that offer an enriching user experience (UX). The topics covered include designing sustainable interfaces, need findings, sketching and prototyping for interactive experience, and usability testing with accessibility considerations. |
3 |
Immersive Experience
You will be exposed to various immersive media technologies, such as AR/VR, and the game production pipeline in developing a combination of interactive content and games. You will learn to build immersive experiences and video games using a game engine.
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGE2C16 | Game Development
This subject provides you with the knowledge and skills to develop graphical interactive games through the use of existing game libraries and to create the component parts of a game, both assets and programming code, and then bring them together to produce a complete game. The subject covers game development techniques such as sprite creation, rendering and animation; collision detection; the main game loop; event handling and control of the frame rate. The in-game usage of sound effects will also be taught, as well as key programming concepts required in game development such as memory management, programming standards and debugging. |
4 | ||
| CGE2C19 | Programming with Game Engines
This subject introduces programming of games using Game Engine. The subject will cover different game programming techniques and design pattern. Students will be able to employ the techniques and used in conjuction with game engines. |
4 | ||
| CGE2C20 | Game Design
The subject emphasises the use of game design to improve ideas before and during implementation. It covers various aspects of game design, from initial target audience, player behaviour and attitude to aspects affecting implementation within the actual video game. By examining various successful video games within different genres, you will learn to include a variety of attributes in your video games such as motivation for the player and being able to generate re-playability. |
4 | ||
| CGE2C22 | Augmented Reality Application Development
This subject introduces the principles and components underlying augmented reality applications. It covers core building blocks, user experience (UI/UX) design principles, and software tools for developing an augmented reality application. |
4 | ||
| CGE2C23 | 3D Modelling
This subject will introduce the 3D model creation workflow for games and immersive media. It also introduces Digital Content Creation (DCC) tools that can be applied to 3D modelling techniques such as low-poly meshing and digital texturing practices such as using coordinate mapping function and photographic texture creation for crafting 3D art assets. |
4 | ||
| CGE2C24 | Immersive UiUx
This subject focuses on user interfaces and the user experiences of interaction within immersive media environments. It will also cover the basics of how to create effective interfaces using the appropriate tools and techniques as well as being able to understand the user perspectives and experiences of users interacting within games and immersive environments. |
4 | ||
| CGE2C25 | Maths and Physics Programming
This subject will introduce the mathematics and physics concepts, principles and formulas that are crucial to developing interactive environments that look realistic, and how to apply these concepts into immersive media. The subject includes geometry, trigonometry, vectors and matrices, and physics concepts for games and immersive media. |
4 | ||
| CGE2C21 | Computer Graphics and Programming
The subject covers the essentials of geometry and its mathematical representations used in computer graphics. It examines concepts and algorithms for geometric modelling and then studies rendering algorithms, such as rasterization and raytracing. Additional topics include digital imaging concepts, shaders, and scene graphs, and camera representations. |
4 |
Advanced AR/VR and Game Development Skills
You will work on real-world projects that include the latest immersive media, including AR/VR and also get a chance to polish your game ideas for publication. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experts and work for clients in different industries such as hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing and education.
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMP3703 | Major Project
This subject helps you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired from the various subjects in the Immersive Media & Game Development curriculum. It helps you develop a practical understanding of immersive technology, game development methodology, programming and design techniques, quality assurance, project management and presentation skills. |
10 |
| Subject Code | Subjects | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIT2C30 | Green Software Principles
This subject covers the Green Software principles and takes into consideration the software design practices and technologies that optimise energy usage, minimise carbon footprint and promote environmental awareness. |
4 | ||
| CDA2C08 | Data Analytics for Environmental Sustainability
This subject provides an introduction to the principles of sustainability and how data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques can be used to address environmental challenges. It explores techniques and tools for data-driven decision-making such as analysing climate data and predicting the impact of climate change. |
4 |
| Subject Code | Subjects | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGE3E01 | Game AI
This subject introduces the concept of AI within a game engine. Students will learn the basic theories behind AI and explore techniques to apply AI using a game engine for various game types. |
4 | ||
| CGE3C08 | Immersive Technology Development
This subject introduces the concepts and components underlying immersive technology development. It covers the building blocks, design principles, and software tools for developing virtual reality and 360-degree authoring applications. |
4 |
| Subject Code | Subjects | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIT2C27 | Guided Work-based Learning 1
This is a competency-based subject that develops students in the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a specific IT job role through a structured on-the-job training programme. It will allow students to perform skills identification and articulate critical work functions in the job role and their performance expectations. Students will work with the company supervisor to plan and execute an individual learning project, and they will monitor and reflect on their learning progress. Guided Work-based learning will broaden and/or deepen a student's knowledge and skills in a specific job role. |
4 | ||
| CIT2C28 | Guided Work-based Learning 2
This subject provides students the opportunity to recognise the critical core skills that are transferrable in both lateral movement or vertical progression in the specified IT job track defined in a recognised or national skills framework. It also allows students to compare the responsibilities, required skills and competencies between the various job roles within the organisation and/or industry. |
4 |
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSE2001 | Business Development
This subject is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to identify and seize business opportunities, build and maintain strategic partnerships, and foster sustainable growth. The subject covers key aspects such as opportunity identification, relationship management, communication skills, negotiation skills, and cultural competence. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical applications, students will learn to navigate the complexities of business development in a dynamic and globalised market. |
4 | ||
| BCE2001 | Digital Marketing
This subject examines how digital technology has transformed marketing, from core concepts to consumer behaviour. It explores digital and social media tactics for engaging customers and highlights the importance of measuring the effectiveness of digital marketing strategies. |
4 |
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIF3C01 | Algorithms and Programming
This subject will be used to compute the time complexity of algorithms and compare algorithms using their Big-O time complexity. Besides coming up with the pseudocode of an algorithm to solve a given problem, students are expected to implement the pseudocode in Python for the project assignments. Common data structures such as stacks, queues, trees, graphs, heaps and hash maps will be covered. After students have gained a strong foundation in complexity and data structures, students will be introduced to heuristic approaches – specifically greedy and local search algorithms – that can be used to tackle computationally intractable problems. |
4 | ||
| CIF3C02 | Business Process Analysis and Solutioning
In any organisation, a business process is a key asset which is a collection of related, structured activities or tasks that produce a specific service or product (serve a particular goal) for a particular customer or customers. The business objective of an organization is often to increase process speed or reduce cycle time; to increase quality; or to reduce costs, such as labour, materials, scrap, or capital costs. In other words, a management decision to invest in business process modeling is often motivated by the need to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes that exist within and across organizations. This subject presents the concepts and methodologies required to execute a methodical approach to translate business process change requirements into clear IT solutions. The subject will cover business process modelling and analysis. The goal is to identify the gaps in the business workflow and recommend the solutions based on technology solutioning or restructuring the workflows for process optimization. The subject will ensure that the students can smoothly translate enterprise business objectives into an effective IT solution architecture. Business process innovation has become a growing interest of several sectors due to the exponential growth of new technologies such as social media, big data, analytics, machine learning, IoTs and artificial intelligence. Tanalyse and review the innovated the business processes by studying some industry cases of digital transformation. |
4 |
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIF3C03 | Mathematical Foundations of Computing
This subject serves as an introduction to the theory of discrete mathematics, which lays the foundation for computer science courses such as data structures, algorithms, relational database theory and cryptography. The topics covered in this course are mathematical logic, elementary number theory, recursion, set theory, functions, combinatorics and graphs. |
4 | ||
| CIF3C04 | Collaborative Software Development
This subject exposes students to software construction, software design issues, agile processes and project management techniques. The focus is to allow students to experience agile software development and project management by working in a team to develop a Java based web application. |
4 |
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIF3C01 | Algorithms and Programming
This subject will be used to compute the time complexity of algorithms and compare algorithms using their Big-O time complexity. Besides coming up with the pseudocode of an algorithm to solve a given problem, students are expected to implement the pseudocode in Python for the project assignments. Common data structures such as stacks, queues, trees, graphs, heaps and hash maps will be covered. After students have gained a strong foundation in complexity and data structures, students will be introduced to heuristic approaches – specifically greedy and local search algorithms – that can be used to tackle computationally intractable problems. |
4 | ||
| CIF3C05 | Operating Systems and Networking
This is a subject on operating systems (OS) and networking designed for students who will need this knowledge for subsequent courses. The networking lessons focus on TCP/IP, the concept of ports and sockets (in the context of network programming), the practical aspects of setting up a simple wired and wireless network and troubleshooting network problems. The OS lessons focus on basic OS theories, security in the context of operating systems(OS), and a working knowledge of Linux/Unix. Students are expected to be familiar with common command-line (terminal) commands, and be comfortable in using the command line interface to execute scripts and executables. |
4 |
You will also take this set of subjects that equips you with the crucial 21st-century life skills you need to navigate the modern world as an agile, forward-thinking individual and team player.
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTP1103 | Effective Personal Leadership
This subject examines self-management and self-leadership through an exploration of values and beliefs, necessary for adapting to the world of work. It covers topics such as self-management and awareness, values and ethics, interpersonal communication, teamwork, resilience and emotional intelligence for enhancing leadership capabilities. These can significantly influence careers, relationships, and overall well-being. This subject is a reflective exploration of ‘leadership from within’ to have a greater awareness for the development of attributes required in an effective values-centred leader for oneself and for others. |
3 | ||
| GTP1203 | Career Readiness & Communication
This subject equips students with career preparation skills through better understanding of their career interests, values, skills and aspirations. Topics covered include personal branding, job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, and interview techniques. In addition, students will gain awareness of workplace communication to succeed in their careers and achieve professional goals. |
3 | ||
| GTP1303 | Current Issues & Critical Thinking
This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to critical thinking by engaging students with current local and global issues. Students will learn to analyse diverse perspectives and uncover underlying assumptions in opinions, evaluate the credibility and bias of information sources, and construct well-reasoned, evidence-based arguments using established critical-thinking frameworks. They will also assess the societal, ethical, and personal implications of contemporary problems, and develop the ability to communicate their conclusions clearly and persuasively, employing appropriate digital tools to support their ideas. |
4 | ||
| INV1001 | Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The subject is designed for learners from all disciplines to embrace innovation in either their specialised field or beyond. Learners will be taught to apply the Design Thinking framework to develop problem statements, ideate and identify feasible solutions. Learners will be exposed to several tools for prototyping. In addition, commercial awareness will be imbued in learners through various innovation and entrepreneurship concepts or tools. This subject also prepares students to be self-directed lifelong learners who are digital and information literate. It nurtures communicative and collaborative citizens who can use objective analysis in problem-solving. |
2 | ||
| LSW1002 | Sports & Wellness
This subject reinforces the fundamental knowledge learnt on health, fitness, exercise and sports. Hands-on time will be allocated for a greater variety of fitness exercises and sports skills in a recreational setting. In addition, theoretical knowledge such as sports safety and risk management when participating in physical activities will be introduced. Guidance will be provided for improvement of physical fitness, acquiring of sports skills and relating theoretical knowledge to the physical activities. |
2 | ||
| TGS1002 | Global Studies
This subject provides essential skills and knowledge to prepare students for an overseas experience. They will examine the elements of culture and learn the key principles of cross-cultural communication. In addition, they will gain an appreciation and awareness of the political, economic, technological and social landscape to function effectively in a global environment. The subject prepares students to be responsible global citizens and leaders who can contribute to the global community through effective communication and collaboration. |
3 | ||
| TGS1003 | Sustainability & Climate Action
This subject prepares students to be responsible global citizens and future leaders who can contribute to the global community. It introduces the topics of sustainability and explores how human societies can act to build a sustainable future. This subject focuses on the impact of climate change, potential solutions to climate change, and the future of the green economy from global and local perspectives. |
3 | ||
| CSI3004 | Student Internship Programme
This structured programme is designed to link your learning with the real work environment. You will be placed in organisation(s) with opportunities to apply the concepts and skills acquired in the course of your study. Besides reinforcing technical concepts and mastering of skills in areas that you have been trained, the practical training will enable you to build important skills such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and to cultivate good attitude and a strong work ethic. |
16 |
| Subject Code | Subject | Credit Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTP1304 | Beyond the Classroom: Guided Learning
This subject empowers students to take charge of their personal learning in a chosen area of inquiry. Students will broaden or deepen their knowledge and skills, fostering a proactive approach to lifelong learning. Following a scaffolded process, students will design and execute a personalised learning plan that extends beyond traditional classroom walls. The journey culminates in a curated portfolio that highlights their achievements and growth. |
3 |
Graduation Requirements
Cumulative Grade Point Average
min 1.0
TP Fundamental Subjects
min 36 credit units
Diploma Subjects - Core Subjects
82 credit units
Total Credit Units Completed
min 118 credit units
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