Last Updated: 11 Nov 2025

Common Engineering Programme

This is a one-year programme specially designed to give you a foundation in engineering fundamentals necessary for a wide range of disciplines. Learn how diverse engineering can be before you make an informed choice of a specific engineering discipline.
Course code: C42Course code for ITE (Final Appeal): a
Nanyang Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE
Course duration: 3 years
Applicants with colour vision deficiency, hearing and/or other physical impairment may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations for selected diplomas. Interested applicants with this condition are highly encouraged to contact Nanyang Polytechnic for more information

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Course details

Certification offered
Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

Course modules

Year 2

Core modules

  • Studio Photography
  • 3D Modelling
  • Motion Design & Style Frame Development
  • Branding Identity & Experience
  • Experiential Design
  • Branding & Experience Studio Practice

Prescribed electives (Communication Design)

  • Visual Communication
  • Design for Interactive Media

Prescribed electives (Motion Design)

  • 3D for Motion Design
  • Motion Design & Compositing

Complementary electives

  • General Studies

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

The Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) allows O-Level certificate holders to apply for admission to junior colleges (JC), Millennia Institute (MI), polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.